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lskywalker918's review
5.0
One of the best romance novels I've read in a long time. We are all familiar with the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone. The love and passion behind it all is rarely visited. Themes like true meaning of love, and role of husband and wife are woven in between the sensual scenes, making this one of the rare romance novels that focuses on more than sex.
Other characters from Greek mythology also appeared in the story, even ones I'm not familiar with (leading to numerous Googling). This author must have had a degree in classic lit or something.
Other characters from Greek mythology also appeared in the story, even ones I'm not familiar with (leading to numerous Googling). This author must have had a degree in classic lit or something.
bookishbunnyb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
valeriewatts's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
dead_girl_in_repose's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
linr's review
3.0
ancient greek mythology smut. but like the emotions were there and it was interesting?
weyme's review
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
fwogi's review
it was good but why so many many sex scenes? 1 or 2 or 3 is fine but there was way more than that and it began to bore me and ngl I skimmed.
bookleo's review
some parts of it are a bit weird also when did books become all plot and almost zero conversation
bookwormpersephone's review
5.0
(edited due to the lack of Hades appreciation and dry af review. Sorry, I was still recovering from the 10 million punches it gave me)
10 stars if I can help it.
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"Persephone…” Aidoneus waited, made sure his wife’s eyes met his, that he had her full attention before he dared to say it. “Persephone, I have loved you and only you for forty thousand years. And I will love you and only you until the stars are shaken out of the sky.”
This man, ladies and gentlemen. This. Man.
He's carrying this series and all the other characters under his shoulders (excluding my queen Persephone and Hypnos because
“You are such a whore,” Hypnos said under his breath as he grinned.")
Hades Aidoneus Chthonios, King of the Dead and the Underworld's #1 daddy is easily my favorite character and I loathe the fact that I myself cannot (and possibly will not) experience the depth and intensity and genuiety of his love for Persephone. Yes, as you read this book, you will very well realize that Hades is not the perfect man. But he is a great man, and that makes all the difference between perfection and straight out mediocrity.
He puts her feelings first. Always, ALWAYS turns to her for her opinion and insight before he cements his decision. He didn't sleep with anyone before her, faced temptation head-on without batting an eye all because he knew she was coming to him in the near future and had no business fooling around--
Like... What? This man... This man!!!
She had her status elevated above him (Him, the King, the most powerful man in the Underworld) by the fates and did you know what he said to lucky duck Persephone?
"But know that I would have accepted far less than ruling the Other Side if it meant spending eternity with you.”
OK??? Sir you've basically downgraded from King to side chick A and you still worship the ground she walks upon? (note: Persephone is just as crazy for him and would never accept this emasculation of her Husband rest assured.)
... And because he grabs her neck during
10 stars if I can help it.
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"Persephone…” Aidoneus waited, made sure his wife’s eyes met his, that he had her full attention before he dared to say it. “Persephone, I have loved you and only you for forty thousand years. And I will love you and only you until the stars are shaken out of the sky.”
This man, ladies and gentlemen. This. Man.
He's carrying this series and all the other characters under his shoulders (excluding my queen Persephone and Hypnos because
“You are such a whore,” Hypnos said under his breath as he grinned.")
Hades Aidoneus Chthonios, King of the Dead and the Underworld's #1 daddy is easily my favorite character and I loathe the fact that I myself cannot (and possibly will not) experience the depth and intensity and genuiety of his love for Persephone. Yes, as you read this book, you will very well realize that Hades is not the perfect man. But he is a great man, and that makes all the difference between perfection and straight out mediocrity.
He puts her feelings first. Always, ALWAYS turns to her for her opinion and insight before he cements his decision. He didn't sleep with anyone before her, faced temptation head-on without batting an eye all because he knew she was coming to him in the near future and had no business fooling around--
Like... What? This man... This man!!!
She had her status elevated above him (Him, the King, the most powerful man in the Underworld) by the fates and did you know what he said to lucky duck Persephone?
"But know that I would have accepted far less than ruling the Other Side if it meant spending eternity with you.”
OK??? Sir you've basically downgraded from King to side chick A and you still worship the ground she walks upon? (note: Persephone is just as crazy for him and would never accept this emasculation of her Husband rest assured.)
... And because he grabs her neck during