Madeline Miller

Circe

In the house of Helios, god of the sun, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child – not powerful like her father, nor alluring like her mother. She turns to the world of mortals for companionship, discovering that she possesses the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters. Zeus, the god of sky and thunder, banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts, and crosses paths with famous figures of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. Circe draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.

Paperback: 352 Pages

Language: English

Format: Kindle Edition, Audiobook, Hardcover, Paperback & Audio CD

5/5
“Madeline Miller has reclaimed a character, relegated by mythology to the status of a minor goddess, and given her a twenty first century makeover. She has made Circe a complex, sympathetic figure deserving of compassion and support. This fabulous novel is thrilling, spellbinding, and highly imaginative.”