Jen

This one was recommended to me because of other books I have read. However, I couldn't get into it. While I finished it, I wasn't drawn to the characters, and while the world was new and interesting at first, it didn't offer enough to keep me drawn to the story. I was bored halfway through the book and the ending left me wanting something more.

This book drew me in from the first page. The author's writing is beautiful and she weaves a world of wonder. I love both history and Greek mythology as well as character-driven books that explore both humanity and the self. Circe is a Greek goddess, daughter of a Titan, and an outcast in many ways. We get to experience what humanity is through the lens of her divinity, and her struggles both internal and external throughout the book. The author effortlessly weaves in characters and stories that many know from The Odyssey and other mythological stories. This is the first book I have read from this author, and I certainly plan to explore more of her works.