Circe

Fantastic book. Very well written.

Many books that tackle tales spanning hundreds or thousands of years struggle to keep the characters engaging as they rotate in and out. The characters end up flat and uninteresting. No so in Circe. In spite of the vast scope of its tale, the characters and plot stay engaging throughout.

The worldbuilding in Circe is excellent. Circe really brings to life the world of Greek mythology, but doesn't hit you over the head with facts, details, and names. Instead, it drops bits and pieces of lore as it's relevant to the main character, building up the world bit by bit. This is the kind of worldbuilding you expect from great fantasy novels, but applied to the world and tales of Greek mythology.