I really don't understand the hype ... It was boring since the beginning. If you're expecting a mythological retelling with bold and badass female protagonist then you're misguided. The immortal goddess-witch Circe, banished to an eternal exile on an island for 70% of the story when the major events in the Greek mythology are happening around her did not really work for me. Except for the occasional cameos of Athena, I did not find the storyline engaging at all. Choosing a lesser known character from mythology has its pros n cons, however this book seems like a missed opportunity as we never really get to understand the true potential of Circe as a witch.