This was a really enjoyable read and almost impossible to put down. The eponymous Circe manages to learn and evolve throughout the novel, despite being immortal. She is powerful, individualistic, and her struggles with her family frame the character and the narrative nicely. While not always a necessarily sympathetic protagonist, Miller does well in portraying her monologue and making her feel known to the reader.
However, some of the characters fall flat and 2D in comparison. I found Odysseus, despite being the primary love interest and, indeed, the reason why the myth of Circe is well known, unlikeable and ultimately rushed as a character. As it is only a small part of the novel, however, it is easy to overlook in light in the wonderful portrayal of his wife and son.
Overall, Circe is a lovely feminist retelling with some beautiful prose, and Circe’s to-the-point narration will stay with me for a long time. It’s a must-read for any Greek mythology fan who can discover the Easter eggs within the text but also discover new twists and turns to the myths we know.