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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
As you might have guessed by my nickname, I love mythology and I am especially fascinated by Hades and Persephone's myth. Therefore I was really, really excited about this book but at the same time, wary because I've already read a few modern rewritings of this myth and they were downright terrible ([b:The Goddess Test|9681214|The Goddess Test (Goddess Test, #1)|Aimee Carter|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1327891211s/9681214.jpg|14569146], anyone? Diddn't think a book could make me feel that angry).
And this is undoubtedly the best rewriting I've read so far.
The characters were well-written.
Persephone doesn't care for being a damsel in distress and takes matter into her own hands. Her reaction to the whole "hey you're a goddess" is not downplayed at all, like it usually is, and quite realistic I've found. I loved Cassandra in the beginning, I found her hilarious because she was always rectifying Hades - she made me actually giggle. Hades is alright but quite different from what I'd thought : the author slightly changed the myth. This Hades is not really the "bad guy" of the story, he actually "kidnaps" Persephone so that she can stay safe in the Underworld from the real bad guy, a psychopath and serial rapist : Boreas, God of Winter. At first, it slightly unsettled me but I realised that I don't really want to read a love story with an abusive and pedophile Hades... So that's actually for the better!
Speaking of the love story, this one mercifully avoided the classic "insta-love" situation. Persephone seems particularly unimpressed by Hades at first and only learns to like him and eventually love him with time, upon seeing how he rules on the Underworld. Also, I found quite maturehow Persephone confessed to him, saying she's in love with him for now, she doesn't know what the future will be made of - maybe it will change. It was really refreshing compared to the cheesy stuff you usually see in YA.
Another aspect of the story I really liked : the transformation of the Gods in the modern world. Honestly, that was just GREAT. It was just as good as Percy Jackson. The more I read about it, the more I thought "omg this is awesome, THIS IS AWESOME.". Everything just made a lot of sense and there were no loose ends or discrepancies.
The writing style was clear, and honestly I prefer a book with a nice, classic writing style than a book where the author tried to be poetic but ended up making it look ridiculous. The dialogues were quite witty and made me giggle sometimes and the Twilight references under the name "Dusk" really amused me.
Another aspect of the book I really appreciated, speaking of Twilight, is that they never downplayed the importance of the age difference between Hades and Persephone. It didn't feel like it was just a momentary hindrance to increase the sexual tension and anticipation, it felt like it was a real problem that Hades (and the author) carefully considered so that it wouldn't be creepy. Honestly, these days I've read so much YA where seriously wrong and unhealthy relationship were glorified that I just have to highlight how this book was a breath of fresh air compared to them because it avoided these pitfalls.
I am so glad it didn't disappoint me and I really can't wait for the second installment in the series!
And this is undoubtedly the best rewriting I've read so far.
The characters were well-written.
Persephone doesn't care for being a damsel in distress and takes matter into her own hands. Her reaction to the whole "hey you're a goddess" is not downplayed at all, like it usually is, and quite realistic I've found. I loved Cassandra in the beginning, I found her hilarious because she was always rectifying Hades - she made me actually giggle. Hades is alright but quite different from what I'd thought : the author slightly changed the myth. This Hades is not really the "bad guy" of the story, he actually "kidnaps" Persephone so that she can stay safe in the Underworld from the real bad guy, a psychopath and serial rapist : Boreas, God of Winter. At first, it slightly unsettled me but I realised that I don't really want to read a love story with an abusive and pedophile Hades... So that's actually for the better!
Speaking of the love story, this one mercifully avoided the classic "insta-love" situation. Persephone seems particularly unimpressed by Hades at first and only learns to like him and eventually love him with time, upon seeing how he rules on the Underworld. Also, I found quite mature
Another aspect of the story I really liked : the transformation of the Gods in the modern world. Honestly, that was just GREAT. It was just as good as Percy Jackson. The more I read about it, the more I thought "omg this is awesome, THIS IS AWESOME.". Everything just made a lot of sense and there were no loose ends or discrepancies.
The writing style was clear, and honestly I prefer a book with a nice, classic writing style than a book where the author tried to be poetic but ended up making it look ridiculous. The dialogues were quite witty and made me giggle sometimes and the Twilight references under the name "Dusk" really amused me.
Another aspect of the book I really appreciated, speaking of Twilight, is that they never downplayed the importance of the age difference between Hades and Persephone. It didn't feel like it was just a momentary hindrance to increase the sexual tension and anticipation, it felt like it was a real problem that Hades (and the author) carefully considered so that it wouldn't be creepy. Honestly, these days I've read so much YA where seriously wrong and unhealthy relationship were glorified that I just have to highlight how this book was a breath of fresh air compared to them because it avoided these pitfalls.
I am so glad it didn't disappoint me and I really can't wait for the second installment in the series!
A story about Persephone who's still living her life (in the beginning of the book) not knowing she is a god. Her mom has a flower's shop (surprising... or not). And then Boreas starts coming after her and in one of those attacks Hades (at her mom's request) has to save her before she is kidnapped by Boreas...
While saving her Hades has to take her to the Underworld for her to be safe and then Hades and her mom decide it's best for her to be there until de end of winter... but while bringing her to the underwold he turned her into the Queen...
bla bla bla
They fell in love with each other but Hades doesn't want to start a relationship because he says he's to old for her... and then Boreas kidnaps Persephone's best friend and secretly she leaves the underworld and head off to save her...
(more spoilers)
Loved how she was the one who defeated Boreas... even if she had help getting stronger and the fact that Boreas swore fealthy to Zeus (who aparently is alive)
Ratting: 3,5/5
While saving her Hades has to take her to the Underworld for her to be safe and then Hades and her mom decide it's best for her to be there until de end of winter... but while bringing her to the underwold he turned her into the Queen...
bla bla bla
They fell in love with each other but Hades doesn't want to start a relationship because he says he's to old for her... and then Boreas kidnaps Persephone's best friend and secretly she leaves the underworld and head off to save her...
(more spoilers)
Loved how she was the one who defeated Boreas... even if she had help getting stronger and the fact that Boreas swore fealthy to Zeus (who aparently is alive)
Ratting: 3,5/5
I've read this book before and really enjoyed it. The premise is that this a modern take on the myth of Persephone. Sixteen year old Kora is living the life of a normal girl when out of the blue she is attacked by the winter god Boreas. Hades, the god of the underworld saves her and makes her his queen. She begins training to be able to defend herself and to control her awakening powers. Along the way Hades and Persephone begin to fall in love.
I will say that I did enjoy this book. And I will pick up the other two books in the series.
I will say that I did enjoy this book. And I will pick up the other two books in the series.
Super good! A little awkward at times, but I can't wait to read book two!
I've been looking for a good Hades and Persephone novel for so long, and I've only just come across this one! I loved this novel so much; I liked the way the relationship between Hades and Persephone developed, and I liked that you had a strong plot that wasn't directly related to the romance. I look forward to reading the sequel!
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
I am a sucker for anything with Greek mythology
What I thought
Like I said I am a sucker for anything with Greek mythology. I especially love the tale of Persephone and Hades, so when I saw this was modern day version I had to read it. Sad to say I was disappointed Persephone is your run of the mill female protagonist. I couldn't connect with her and she annoyed me at times with her actions. Hades on the other hand was dark yet soft at times totally swoonwothly. There relationship though was lacking at times I was like swoon and then I like damn where did that come from when he totally ripped into her. Gotta admit I agreed with him though she did some stupid shit. Overall it was an okay read. I'll give the next book a try then i'll make my decision if i'm going to continue with this series.
Why this book?
I am a sucker for anything with Greek mythology
What I thought
Like I said I am a sucker for anything with Greek mythology. I especially love the tale of Persephone and Hades, so when I saw this was modern day version I had to read it. Sad to say I was disappointed Persephone is your run of the mill female protagonist. I couldn't connect with her and she annoyed me at times with her actions. Hades on the other hand was dark yet soft at times totally swoonwothly. There relationship though was lacking at times I was like swoon and then I like damn where did that come from when he totally ripped into her. Gotta admit I agreed with him though she did some stupid shit. Overall it was an okay read. I'll give the next book a try then i'll make my decision if i'm going to continue with this series.