Free Audio Book : Circe, by Madeline Miller

Within the residence of Helios, the sun deity and the most formidable of the Titans, a unique daughter, Circe, comes into being. Unlike her mighty father or her enchanting mother, she seems devoid of any significant power. Yet, when she mingles with mortals, she realizes her innate ability: sorcery that can metamorphose foes into creatures and challenge even the gods.

Zeus, feeling threatened, exiles her to a remote island. Here, Circe refines her mystical skills, befriends wild creatures, and encounters legendary personalities from mythological tales, such as the Minotaur, Daedalus, tragic Icarus, the treacherous Medea, and the cunning Odysseus.

However, standing as an independent woman brings its perils. Circe's actions provoke both deities and mortals, eventually placing her in opposition to one of the Olympians' most fearsome figures. To safeguard what she cherishes, Circe needs to harness her capabilities and decide where her loyalties lie: with the divine lineage she originates from or the mortals she adores.

"Circe" enchants with its vividly crafted characters, captivating prose, and edge-of-the-seat tension. It's not just a narrative masterpiece but also a salute to the resilience of women in a domain dominated by men.