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clockworkbook's review
3.0
CW/TW: Rape (previous, shown on page), Assault/Battery, False/Dubious Consent, death of Animal/Pet
3.5 - (edited) The mythology of Hades and Persephone has always been a favorite and I really looked forward to this book. Hades with his patience, compassion, and love for Persephone made this story. Persephone, on the other hand, was very frustrating. Her hatred, immature attitude, and lack of communication (or brain) made the first half of the book slow. It took too long for Persephone to realize that Hades wasn't the bad guy and that he too had been manipulated and forced into unfathomable situations. I do understand and empathize with Persephone due to the rape and resulting trauma. It broke my heart when she finally shared what happened. When they finally worked together and the truth was out, it was beautiful but short-lived.
This ends in what appears to be a cliffhanger and a very disturbing possible False/Dubious Consent scene. If there is a 2nd book, I most likely will read it as I liked the characters.
3.5 - (edited) The mythology of Hades and Persephone has always been a favorite and I really looked forward to this book. Hades with his patience, compassion, and love for Persephone made this story. Persephone, on the other hand, was very frustrating. Her hatred, immature attitude, and lack of communication (or brain) made the first half of the book slow. It took too long for Persephone to realize that Hades wasn't the bad guy and that he too had been manipulated and forced into unfathomable situations. I do understand and empathize with Persephone due to the rape and resulting trauma. It broke my heart when she finally shared what happened. When they finally worked together and the truth was out, it was beautiful but short-lived.
This ends in what appears to be a cliffhanger and a very disturbing possible False/Dubious Consent scene. If there is a 2nd book, I most likely will read it as I liked the characters.
bookwormpersephone's review
5.0
**re-read 10/13**
I'm so ready for the 2nd book. It is a literal CRIME to leave us with the cliffhanger, like, please dedicate at least one book filled with only domesticated fluff between Hades and Persephone.
I'm so ready for the 2nd book. It is a literal CRIME to leave us with the cliffhanger, like, please dedicate at least one book filled with only domesticated fluff between Hades and Persephone.
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