If you found yourself captivated by the way The Song of Achilles reimagined Greek myth through an intimate, character-driven lens, you'll love Circe. Miller once again breathes new life into a legendary figure, following the nymph Circe from her exile to her encounters with gods and mortals like Odysseus. The novel explores Circe's transformation across centuries, offering a fresh, humanizing perspective on mythological tales you thought you knew.

If it was Patroclus and Achilles' tender, passionate relationship and Patroclus’s journey from innocence to hard-won self-understanding that resonated with you, Call Me by Your Name is a must-read. Aciman’s novel immerses you in the sunlit summers of Italy as Elio navigates first love, desire, and heartbreak with Oliver. The emotional intensity and lyrical prose will feel achingly familiar.

If what drew you to The Song of Achilles was its ability to sweep you into a world of profound love, loss, and transformation, The Song of Solomon offers a different but equally powerful emotional journey. Follow Milkman Dead as he uncovers family secrets, history, and the meaning of flight, all told in Morrison’s lush, poetic language that lingers long after the final page.

If you were moved by the intense psychological depth of Patroclus and Achilles—their vulnerabilities, traumas, and bond—A Little Life dives even deeper. Centered on four college friends in New York, especially the enigmatic Jude, this novel unflinchingly examines the scars of the past, the complexities of love, and what it means to endure. Prepare for a story both devastating and unforgettable.

If you were fascinated by The Song of Achilles’s fresh perspective on the Trojan War, The Silence of the Girls offers a riveting counterpart through the eyes of Briseis, Achilles’s captive. Barker gives voice to the silenced women of myth, exploring trauma, resilience, and the human cost of legend, all set against the same epic backdrop.