A review by lit_with_britt
Circe by Madeline Miller

slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Circe was definitely a step outside my comfort zone, as I’ve never read anything in this genre before. The writing is lyrical and immersive, with great descriptions that bring the world of gods and mortals to life. However, the longer chapters and abundance of characters made it difficult to stay engaged, and at times, it left my brain feeling a bit fuzzy.

While there were moments I enjoyed—like Circe standing up to her father, which was absolutely chef’s kiss—overall, the story felt slow and, frankly, a bit boring for me. That said, I think that my lukewarm reaction may be more about my personal preferences than the book itself. The writing was well-crafted, but mythology just isn’t my thing.

I initially wanted to rate it lower, but since it was my first dive into this genre, I gave it 3 stars. I’m mostly just happy to finally cross it off my TBR after having it sit there for far too long!