Song of Achilles, The by Madeline Miller

Song of Achilles, The by Madeline MillerA New York Times Bestseller At once a scholars homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art. A book I could not put down. Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines

It was fun

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this “absolutely buoyant read” (Elle

No scones in the morning

moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist

He’s content with managing the retirement home his family owns

two character illustrations

Chloe is convinced that this is a very bad idea

As a former soldier

idly dreaming of escaping the mess she’s created

As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit

Iris Collins is the messy one in her family

A proper duke should be imperious and aloof