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sierrabowers's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Abandonment, Alcohol, Animal death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Sexual assault, Confinement, and Sexual content
madjaz217's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
nicolaj1994's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Violence, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, and Sexual assault
saychall's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Sexism, Death, Bullying, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Drug use, Stalking, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
angelofthetardis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This has been on my list to read for a while as I love the Hades and Persephone story, but when I found it was included in my Audible membership it jumped to the top of the queue. Immediately, I loved the way it brought the Ancient Greek world up to date without losing any of its mystique; it pulls in the classic motifs and symbols of the Gods, while making sure they fit into a modern world. It also makes sure to include those more mythical creatures like ogres, nymphs and oracles to really balance the aspects of a technologically advanced society and a society that can only exist in legend.
The narrator of this audiobook did a great job at bringing the characters to life; her narration is well paced and she is able to give each character a voice without sounding ridiculous. I will admit that I wasn't overly enamoured with her Hades inflection, but I recognise that that's probably down to my having devoured a load of graphic audios just lately with actors playing roles, rather than straight audiobooks, so it just felt a bit 'off' to me. I also like the fact that she got into the story; you could hear the tension, excitement etc. build in her voice at various points, which definitely assisted in painting images in my mind.
As always with stories like this, it's the 'domestic' moments that really hook me in and make me root for the couple. In this case, the all powerful God of the Underworld baking cookies and attending movie night just made me grin so broadly! To me, these scenes break down the all powerful facade of these brooding all powerful males and allow you to glimpse their 'humanity' and desire for something normal. This makes them all the more relatable, whilst allowing you to remain in awe of their magnificence.
Similarly, I found the fact that the author has teased out different characteristics of some of the Gods really refreshing. For example, Demeter being a control freak of epic proportions is not how she is normally painted. In the audio version I have, there was also a bonus scene of Hades and Aphrodite entering into a bet, which paints her and her marriage to Hephestus in a very different light.
There were aspects that I wasn't as impressed with; I struggled with Persephone's split-second changes in attitude for one. One minute she can be completely enthralled by Hades, then in the next breath she's enraged over something. It does do well to build their chemistry and connection, but the device is used multiple times and I found myself getting frustrated by it. Likewise, while I enjoyed the overall subplot led by Adonis, the latter part of it made very little sense to me... and Minthe just got on my nerves throughout - she wasn't a necessary character and seems only to have been included as an extra obstacle, with no other real purpose. There are a few elements in here that don't feel like they were given quite enough thought, but I am hoping that as the world and characters develop as the series progresses, some if these kinks will be worked out.
I am so excited and happy that the majority of this series appears to be available on Kindle Unlimited (even if the rest of the audiobooks have to be paid for), so I'll definitely be adding those to my subscription shortly!
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Death, Cursing, Bullying, Torture, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, War, and Infidelity
scarlett_f's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
juliaaaaaa's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Child death, Gore, Infidelity, Addiction, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Alcohol, Confinement, Death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol, Drug abuse, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
A male side character tries to kiss the FMC against her will.brookelynnrn's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content and Confinement
Moderate: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Minor: Physical abuse, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, and Bullying