"In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love."
Review:
This might be one of my favorite reads of the year! Before beginning this, I had only known the story of her and Odysseus and that was it. In this book, we get to read of her whole life as a god. Her wisdom ever-growing, but her openness and hear persevere. I loved everything about this book, it was thought provoking, and interesting.
Despite its memoir/autobiography style narrative, I found myself so curious to see what great adventure would she find herself in next! And the cynicism for her own kind brought more intrigue to the story. I honestly cannot stop raving about this one it was amazing! If you thought you knew Circe, Goddess of Witches before, prepare yourself for more than just magic!
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