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Finished reading Circe as my first read of 2026, and I’m so glad I picked it. It was the perfect choice to snuggle up, feel cozy, and get lost in the lands of gods and mortals.
I loved how Circe’s strength grows through the pages, and how she eventually becomes the protector rather than the weak, timid, unsure version of herself that the story begins with. As someone who hasn’t read much about Greek mythology or the Trojan War, I truly commend Madeline Miller’s storytelling. To weave words so beautifully and portray characters in their full complexity,without leaning into pure divinity or hatred is a remarkable feat.
At times, I found myself looking up terms like Daedalus’s loom, Scylla, and Charybdis, because the story sparked such genuine curiosity. I wanted to visually understand them and learn more beyond the page. A definite recommendation if you’re a fan of Greek mythology.

[Greek mythology, Circe, Odysseus, Greek Goddess, Divinity and power, Madeline Miller, first read of 2026, women in mythology, 2026 reading, bookstagram]