I don't know what to say. Madeline Miller's books will one day be classics, and just like classics, I have trouble reviewing them because there's so much and nothing at all to talk about.

This book is an experience in itself. It's a story that is meant to be read and shared. And I can't say much about it, except everyone who reads it will end up feeling something different by the end.

Having a classics background honestly made me appreciate this book 1000x more than I would have if I went in not knowing anything. Madeline wove in the different myths and tragedies and plays and epics so seamlessly that we were left with a masterpiece of classical mythology. There were so many little things brought up that really made me think back to the Classical Mythology course I took in university. I remember focusing on the role of the hero in epics and plays, but also on the role of women in society and in myth. It's sad to think that not a lot has changed since then, and how much harder we need to work, so that when we become part of classical literature someday, we can look back and be proud of our past.

Circe's story is sad and heartbreaking, but she's such a strong, resilient character. There's always something pushing her down or working against her, but she perseveres in the end. It's honestly a important message for all of us.

(A big thanks to HgbCanada for sending me a review copy!)