Why did I love this book?
I was utterly captivated by Circe. The narrative of Circe evolving from an overlooked deity to a revered witch was riveting. I believe her journey of self-discovery amidst the celestial chaos mirrored our human essence.
The eloquent prose whisked me into a mythological realm, offering both an escape and a reflective lens into life's intricacies. Each page was a dance between the mortal and divine, resonating profoundly with my own earthly experiences. It impacted me deeply, leaving a lasting imprint long after the last page was turned.
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The international Number One bestseller from the author of The Song of Achilles, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE.
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child - not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens…