[New post] Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

Shruti posted: " The book follows the life of Circe, a nymph born to Helios, god of the sun. Circe is undermined and laughed at by almost everyone. An outcast in her own family, she is neither as powerful as her father nor as mesmerizing as her mother. She is not tre" Damsel In The Bookland Review: Circe by Madeline Miller Shruti Apr 5 The book follows the life of Circe, a nymph born to Helios, god of the sun. Circe is undermined and laughed at by almost everyone. An outcast in her own family, she is neither as powerful as her father nor as mesmerizing as her mother. She is not treated well, the reason being her not as beautiful as her siblings and to add up she has a very mundane voice. But she is unaware of the fact that she possesses a few unique qualities that even Zeus, the god of sky and thunder is afraid of. The book follows Circe's life as she falls in love with a mortal and the things she does for love. "You are wise," he said. "If it is so," I said, "it is only because I have been fool enough for a hundred lifetimes." - Madeline Miller, Circe Starting off, Circe is shown as a timid and lifeless girl living a mundane life surrounded by her family who leaves no stone unturned to criticize her. She tries hard to make people accept her and love her but to no luck. Following a series of events, she discovers a hidden quality of hers. She has been gifted with witchcraft. She can play with herbs and use them as her weapon to protect, kill and destroy. She is eventually sent into exile on a far isolated island. This island is where Circe finally accepts herself and works on herself. She makes the island a place that she can call home. The island was supposed to be her prison but she makes it a heaven with her witchcraft and willpower. Here, she befriends lions and wolves and fights off sailors who mean no good. Centuries pass and here she meets some interesting characters who have a significant importance in her life. Hermes, Icarus, Dedalus, Athena, and finally Odysseus who changes her life. She gives birth to a son named Telegonus. To protect her son, she summons all the strength she has and confronts the powerful "Trygon" and challenges and wins his poisonous tail. "They do not care if you are good. They barely care if you are wicked. The only thing that makes them listen is power." - Madeline Miller, Circe The author has wonderfully added thrill and spice to the epic story. A spell bounding retelling of the story of Circe. The character development of Circe is very inspiring. She transforms herself from a timid lesser god to a powerful Goddess who is feared. The book is divided into parts. Parts of the life of Circe where she finds her power, where she meets Dedalus, Minotaur, Medea, Athena, and of course Odysseus. This makes the story simplified and easy to read. I loved her savage replies to Athena and her fervent efforts to protect her son from Athena. "Timidity creates nothing." - Madeline Miller, Circe Overall, A compelling story of Circe and her search for freedom and love. A highly recommended read. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Damsel In The Bookland. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://damselinthebookland.wordpress.com/2023/04/05/review-circe-by-madeline-miller/

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[New post] BOOK BLITZ & GIVEAWAY: The Mafia King’s Siren by Beth D. Carter #MafiaRomance #MotorcycleClub

JessicaS posted: "   Death Riders MC Series, Book 3 Contemporary, MC Romance, Mafia Romance Date Published: May 30, 2023 Publisher: Evernight Publishing   She was sin on two legs, and he wanted to drown in her wickedness. The moment Damon" Books + Coffee = Happiness BOOK BLITZ & GIVEAWAY: The Mafia King's Siren by Beth D. Carter #MafiaRomance #MotorcycleClub JessicaS Jul 1   Death Riders MC Series, Book 3 Contemporary, MC Romance, Mafia Romance Date Published: May 30, 2023 Publisher: Evernight Publishing   She was sin on two legs, and he wanted to drown in her wickedness. The moment Damon Barese lays his gaze on Zaylah Wence, he knew he'd move heaven and hell to have her. A beautiful siren singing in a sleezy jazz club owned by one of his enemies. She's given to him as a peace offering, but the more time he spends with her, the more he wants to unravel all her secrets. A hint of cruelty lay in his gaze. Zaylah was trapped, a prisoner in a gilded cage as she sang every night for a man who holds her sister captive. She's given to Damon, to learn his secrets, but if she crosses the mafia king no one would ever find her body. She walks a tightrope between the man she's becoming enamored with and the man who controls her. Could there ever be a happy ever after for the mafia king and his siren?     About the Author I began reading my mom's Harlequin Presents in the fifth grade, and from the first story I knew I wanted to write romance novels. Love is the most powerful emtion we can experience, and I adore happy ever afters. I write about the very ordinary woman thrust into an extraordinary circumstance, so my heroines will probably never be lawyers, doctors or corporate highrollers.  I try to write characters who aren't cookie cutters and push myself to write complicated situations that I have no idea how to resolve, forcing me to think outside the box. I strive to write complex characters  full of flaws, heroes and heroines who find redemption through love.   Contact Links Website Facebook Twitter Goodreads Pinterest Instagram   Purchase Links Amazon Barnes and Noble Kobo Smashwords Evernight Publishing a Rafflecopter giveaway  Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Books + Coffee = Happiness. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://bookscoffeehappiness.com/2023/07/01/book-blitz-giveaway-the-mafia-kings-siren-by-beth-d-carter-mafiaromance-motorcycleclub/

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