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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
5.0
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A retelling of a classic Greek mythology story involving Achilles and Patroclus. 

It was a slow start for me. I was truly thrown by the narration being from Patroclus's POV, however after about 30% of the book passed I adjusted and really emerged myself. I enjoy mythology and this was an angle I never expected. Nothing in this book shocked me, however, I was still ripped in two by the end. 

Beautiful, heartbreaking and tragic. Bring your tissues to this one!