Reviews tagging 'Adult/minor relationship'

Persephone in Bloom by Kate Healey

2 reviews

jennp28's review

3.75

A much less incestuous and kidnappy modern retelling of the myth of Persephone and Hades. But the instalove and the age gap remain (in a good way!) 

I appreciated the gender-diversity rep as well. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

Minor: Infidelity, Confinement, and Adult/minor relationship

violetbonsai's review

emotional funny relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Persephone in Bloom

• Modern Greek Romance
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Plus size FMC
• Non Toxic Persephone X Hades

Pros: Despite using recognisable names and characters in the setting of a modern office workplace it all fits together seamlessly. Plenty of subtle mythology references as easter eggs such as nicknames, tattoos, pets. While Hades X Persephones relationship is definitely a strong point of the book, exploring Demeters and Persephones relationship was just as interesting. Also a nice set up for future books while being a strong standalone :) 

Cons: Some character reactions can come across, for lack of a better word, cartoonish(?) Looking at you Ares and Zeus...

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity

Minor: Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, and Fatphobia