Circe by Madeline Miller is a Greek mythology retelling based on Homer’s Odyssey. Unlike most Greek mythology novels, it is from a female perspective. Circe is the daughter of Perses, the daughter of the Sea God, and Helios, the Sun God. She finds herself vastly different from the rest of her family and the other gods and is often put down for it. Nevertheless, Circe is a strong, intelligent and clever nymph. After turning a mortal fisherman into a god, the consequences of that action led to her exile to the isle of Aiaia by Helios. Circe must navigate her new life in solitary, save for the occasional visits from sailors and other gods. At her core, Circe is a woman scorned for being different and unique. But she learns to redirect her energy to herself and the people she cares about. Greek mythology retellings are one of my favourite genres and this one would probably be my favourite in the canon. I did find the pacing to be a bit off, the middle of the book was a bit slow, and the ending was a bit rushed. Still, this is such an amazing story and I appreciate a strong female lead who is morally and ethically nuanced.