If you were captivated by Lavinia's voice as she reclaims her own story within the mythic landscape of ancient Italy, you'll be drawn into Circe, where the legendary witch from the Odyssey narrates her own journey. Madeline Miller brings Circe to vivid life, exploring her transformation from a nymph overshadowed by gods and men to a powerful, self-possessed woman. The personal, reflective narrative and mythic reimagining will resonate with anyone who loved Lavinia's unique perspective.

If Lavinia's introspective, determined voice and her struggle for agency in a world shaped by men drew you in, The Penelopiad offers a fresh, subversive take on Penelope's life during Odysseus’s absence. Margaret Atwood gives Penelope a sharp wit and complex emotional landscape, allowing her to challenge the traditional narrative and assert her own identity.

If you appreciated how Lavinia ponders fate, personal agency, and the blurry boundary between myth and reality, you'll find Till We Have Faces deeply rewarding. C.S. Lewis retells the myth of Cupid and Psyche, centering on Orual, whose reflective, searching voice explores love, jealousy, and the meaning of selfhood with philosophical depth.

If you were enchanted by Le Guin’s detailed evocation of ancient Italy—its landscapes, rituals, and daily life—The Song of Achilles offers a similarly lush, immersive experience in mythic Greece. Madeline Miller’s prose brings the world of Patroclus and Achilles to life, allowing you to inhabit their world as intimately as Lavinia’s.

If you loved the sweeping, epic scope of Lavinia, where the fate of kingdoms and generations is at stake, The King Must Die will resonate with you. Mary Renault’s classic retells the myth of Theseus, following his journey across lands and through momentous events, blending personal struggle with the grand currents of legend and history.