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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...
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infidelity
Minor: Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, and Fatphobia
keeley_95's review
Can’t deal with the narcissistic mother any longer. Persephone wants “independence” but complains about it. Wants to be self made but only for other people’s opinion. What happened to cause hades aversion to heights? It was alluded to but honestly at this point, without an explanation it’s just annoying. And there’s no explanation for his depth of feeling at this point. You’re not in love. You don’t even know her. It’s bland. And the sec was shit. Like not that the smut was bad, but no foreplay, a single wallet condom, and having to work your own clit on the first time together is not good chemistry.
reese_brunette's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
aepompu's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I will read anything that is Hades x Persephone!
This was a cute read. It definitely was very low stakes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series as well.
This was a cute read. It definitely was very low stakes, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series as well.
soreadssonya's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
karapillar's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mavs1989's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ikai's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Stressful yet satisfying! Very glad a certain someone got a good punch to the [spoiler].
katydidinoz's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The concept of this novel seemed very positive, but the execution was uneven in terms of pacing and character development. The conflict seemed manufactured, and the chemistry between the leads was more exposition than action. I'm not sure that the author had a solid handle on everything she wanted to do with this story, and the result is a feeling of precarity as a reading experience.
silentrequiem's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Body shaming