Kevin says: “A Greek myth is revisited and explored, but somehow the ancient stories become relevant to the modern reader. Full of magic and witchcraft and unforgettable characters, this story revolves around an exiled goddess and the world she creates on a deserted island.”

Emma says: “I love this book. This is our copy, which as you can see has gotten a lot of love—and it should tell you something that Kevin was willing to carry it around in his bag because he normally hates hardcovers. Like Kev said, it’s a Greek myth with a modern sensibility—Circe’s a pretty marginal figure in the mythos, and Madeleine Miller basically takes the few concrete things we do know about her and weaves them into a completely new story.

If you’ve ever been through a major break-up or move or any scenario that caused you to have to completely rebuild your life from scratch, this book will resonate with you. Circe is inspiring and inventive and so is the writing—this book is soooo addictive and just YUM. I wish Madeleine Miller could write a book every year.”