This reimagining of the Trojan War emphasizes the humanity of oft-mythologized characters, bringing these larger-than-life figures down to earth. In this instance, Achilles and Patroclus are lovers and the prophecy of Achilles’s death looms over all their interactions. Miller offers a 21st century perspective while honoring the original work with strong, poetic writing. Ann Patchett says: "At once a scholar's homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented novelist….A book I could not put down."

Holly says: Miller’s sophomore novel explores the life of Circe, expanding her narrative beyond the few pages in Homer’s Odyssey. In this beautifully crafted novel, we follow Circe after she is banished to a deserted island, where she grows into her skills and power and comes to terms with her place in a world surrounded by gods, mortals, heroes, and titans. I read this upon its release and anxiously look forward to Miller’s next book: she’s shared it will be a story of Hades and Persephone and I cannot wait to see what she does with those characters. Content warnings apply.