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whynterdesaina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
In my honest opinion, I loved the creative plot of the book, I loved how it mixed the ,,modern day" with greek mythology, gods and it was fascinating how well each god's personality traits were displayed. It was exactly how I imagined the gods personalities.
As a greek mythology lover, this book was an absolutely good read for me.
The writing is rather childish and weak, but FOR ME, the plot made up for it.
On the contrary with the following books of the series, I had to DNF the second one. The plot did not make up for the writing anymore and the book felt dull. I might give it another chance later on, but so far, except for the first book, I do not recommend the whole series. However, A Touch Of Darkness was a fun time for me.
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
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: Alcoholism, Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
r1vana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
A trial offered to me by the Fates."
This is probably my third retelling of Hades X Persephone.
I don’t think I enjoyed it as much as I thought I would.
H&P are a classic mythology couple that I enjoy reading.
This book is quite simple. One. Persephone is being sheltered by her mother but she wants to get out of it. Two. She meets the god of death, and he is as handsome, mysterious and freakin’ tall.
Character wise; Persephone wasn’t a fun ride. She seems to centred on one thing and in many case, she doesn’t seem to have an open mind. Hopefully, she will grow more in the next book. Her being a reporter made her character even undesirable.
Hades, as handsome as he was and as mysterious he always will be interpreted, I hope to see more of him too, his thoughts(I know he has his own books…).
"You heed no prayer. You offer
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I actually enjoyed when Persephone talks back to Hades:
"Lord Hades, the only wag you are getting answers from me is if I decide to end into another gamble with you, and at the momen, it not likely. […] I think you will regret this, Hades."
“We've been through this, haven't we? You are mine. I think you know that just as well as I do"
"Let me show you what it is to hold power in your hands," he said. "Let me coax the darkness from you I will help you shape it."
“How do you think you fulfilled the terms of your contract?”
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Stalking
Child abuse and confinement from Persephone’s mother.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: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
lyshbish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
clairelisebella's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Stalking and Alcohol
ryanmaverik317's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
shannonvonpesach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Stalking and War
amaramorgenstern's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Hate crime, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Stalking
juliaaaaaa's review against another edition
- 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, Stalking, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail