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lipstickitotheman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Medical content, Animal death, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Pregnancy, Violence, Ableism, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Animal cruelty, Blood, Rape, Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, and Death
Minor: Incest, Pedophilia, Self harm, Cannibalism, Antisemitism, Sexual content, Suicide, War, and Death of parent
emilywasbored's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death and Sexism
Moderate: Animal death and Rape
Minor: Slavery and Cannibalism
isaaah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Blood, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Pregnancy, Violence, Abandonment, and Confinement
Moderate: Grief, Rape, and Misogyny
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, War, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Incest, and Cannibalism
crisi_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
At first, I was leaning towards rating this 3-3.5 stars, but the latter half of this book made me bump it up to 4.
The prose is beautiful and poetic, and extremely efficient in detailing events that happen over thousands of years. It reads like a cautionary tale told by the fireplace, sardonic and reflective, which is highly accurate for the vibes of this book and the stuff that happens in it. As someone who liked to call themselves a Greek myth nerd, I also thought all the cameos were exciting and the portrayal of their characters intriguing.
The reason I originally wanted to rate this 3 stars has a lot to do with Circe’s character. I don’t hate her necessarily, but the fact that she wailed about her misfortune for so long (the whole first half of the book) but still groveled at the feet of those around her was…unappealing, personally. I almost DNF’d it because I can’t stand mc’s who grovel and are docile and too easily swayed. I understand that it is a part of her growth, and that growth indeed paid off. By the end, I found her character to be a lot more endearing and sympathetic. It was the kind of character development that makes all the sighs of frustration and facepalms worth it.
That being said, I did overall enjoy Circe’s character more than I disliked it. Her capacity for mercy, sympathy, and understanding sets her apart from the mercilessness of everyone around her, and her need for independence but cluelessness in obtaining it is frustrating yet endearing. Her defiance against the gods is hard earned, and that makes this book all the more enjoyable.
Graphic: Torture and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Alcohol, Murder, Death, War, Incest, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Rape, and Gore
Minor: Cannibalism
sophietje19's review against another edition
Graphic: Bullying, Cannibalism, Misogyny, and Rape
bhu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
In spite of being based on myths from the far past, the characters feel real and relatable. Circe the nymph is well-rounded with understandable strengths and flaws, the supporting characters are three dimensional too.
The plot was engaging throughout - our main character interacts with multiple figures and events from Greek myths in a cohesive story that doesn't feel like a just series of scenes stitched to each other. The only part I liked less was the final one-fourth or so which felt like it dragged out the ending, but it does come to a satisfying conclusion.
Overall I loved this book and would like to read more of this author's work. I would recommend this book to anyone who like fantasy and historical fiction.
Graphic: Torture, Body horror, Bullying, Cannibalism, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, Rape, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Animal death, and Abandonment
Minor: Incest, Domestic abuse, and War
ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Abandonment, Torture, Alcohol, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Child death, Medical content, Torture, Physical abuse, Vomit, War, Cannibalism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
corriejn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and War
Minor: Cannibalism, Death, Gore, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Vomit
literally_nestor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Infidelity, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Torture, Incest, and Vomit
Minor: Cannibalism and Blood
ambdocksey22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Torture, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, and War