This book was nothing like I anticipated and like nothing I’ve read before. At first I wondered if I was going to enjoy it as I found the start 4.5/5
This book was nothing like I anticipated and like nothing I’ve read before. At first I wondered if I was going to enjoy it as I found the start a little slow moving and the concept of the gods and their world/existence complicated to comprehend. (Spoiler) By the time Circe is whisked away to her isolated island for punishment and begins dappling in her witch powers I was completely hooked.
This book is both powerful and interesting. It cascades over decades which leaves room for the story to go in many directions while still remaining with the same theme and character development. I absolutely loved Circe, both the character and the book and can’t wait to read more of Miller’s work. ...more
Not only is this a lavish read, but it also tackles a wide range of social topics while giving each character true humility and personality that keepsNot only is this a lavish read, but it also tackles a wide range of social topics while giving each character true humility and personality that keeps you coming back for more. Evelyn Hugo is a total boss who shares her igniting and inspiring story while also showing that there is a side to her the world doesn't see - that we see only what we wish to see. ...more
This book not only unpacks all of the damage and misleading imbedded ideas our culture passes down each generation to both women AND men about female This book not only unpacks all of the damage and misleading imbedded ideas our culture passes down each generation to both women AND men about female sexuality, but it also dives into all the practices and ways one can untangle such a mess and reclaim ones unique sexual identity.
From understanding that everyone (all sexes) are made of the exact same parts, just organized differently, to grasping the idea that if your 'map' doesn't match your 'forest/garden/land', the map is wrong - not you; this book brings what is considered to be so many taboo topics into focus with easily understood metaphors, interesting studies and personal stories from all kinds of women that one can relate to in one way or another.
This book is a beautiful invitation to get to know oneself (and potential partners) more intimately, embody oneself more confidently (without any needed changes) and embrace one's "on's" and "off's" in a way that empowers the individual to take their sexuality by the reigns and steer it in whatever direction they see fit - from frequency to interests and exploration.
What an empowering read and one that I wish I had found many years ago to save myself from a long stretch of unnecessary insecurities about my body, internalized inadequacy from partners who just weren't the right intimate fit and mood-killing shame from nonconsensual experiences that left some previously unhealed damage.
Hats off to Nagoski, now I only wish I had her as a friend to call up and discuss these ideas with in person. Passing the book off to all of my friends instead! ...more
Sharon Blackie was such warm company whilst reading this book in the early hours of morning. I had never looked into the Celtic culture prior to this Sharon Blackie was such warm company whilst reading this book in the early hours of morning. I had never looked into the Celtic culture prior to this so I'm glad she opened the door to me; having roots in the Celtic culture in my own ancestry. Reading the different mythologies and then hearing Blackie unpack the meanings and metaphors moved me to tears multiple times, and I found it hard to put the book down. It was empowering and intriguing if even at some times a bit slow. A read I will likely return back to in the future and have recommended to many since reading....more
When I began this story, I had no idea what I was about to encounter, so the entire book was a mystery as it unfolded. I loved that the heroine was anWhen I began this story, I had no idea what I was about to encounter, so the entire book was a mystery as it unfolded. I loved that the heroine was an average, everyday underdog and how the storyline brushed up against themes like poverty, public shame, religious righteousness, self-acceptance, and making peace with what feels like a curse to turn it into a superpower. The storyline includes multiple complex female characters entrenched in a historical time when women were meant to be powerless, meek, disregarded, or have their fates controlled by men. The fact that it's laced with so much history only makes it that much more of an interesting read. The author uses engrossing, crude descriptions that rarely miss the mark on creating a raw and perturbing setting that fits perfectly with the sobering humanness of many of the book's moments. **SPOILER** Disregarding the fact that I'm a hopeless romantic and was secretly holding out that my favourite pairing might find each other in the end, I tip my hat to the author for ending the story in a realistic way for May(the main character), however bittersweet. ...more
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. This cracked open so many internal and emotional doors! It's both beautiful and cathartic while remaining grounded and gWow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. This cracked open so many internal and emotional doors! It's both beautiful and cathartic while remaining grounded and graceful fuzed with so much empowerment. This is by far one of the most inspirational and relatable books I've read in a while (and that is saying a lot). I'll be returning to this one all the way into my late womanhood. ...more
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