Honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. I loved how we got to see a glimpse of Circe's life before we met her in the Odyssey.

The storytelling and way that Madeline Miller wove this tale was remarkable. I found myself having a hard time with setting the book down.

I haven't read The Song of Achilles yet, but even if you don't read it, you don't need to. If you're familiar with both The Illiad and the Odyssey, then you will be able to understand the references from both in this book.