A modern revision of the ancient myth, 'Circe' by Madeline Miller vividly captures the life of the enchantress renowned in Homer's Odyssey. Born the daughter of the sun god Helios, Circe is considered meager alongside her divine kin. However, discovering her aptitude for witchcraft, she wields power enough to threaten gods and mortals alike. Banished to an isolated isle, her path crosses with legendary beings from Icarus to Odysseus, her saga intricately threading themes of transformation, independence, and the defining search for belonging. This is a tale not only of magic and myth but also of a woman's relentlessness in a world dominated by men, and her ultimate choice between the familiar pull of divinity and the deep connections with humanity.