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tamaraloraine89'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
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Death
Minor: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Kidnapping, Suicide, and Child death
rchulin1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Stalking, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexism, Grief, Car accident, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Dementia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Cursing, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Violence, War, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Torture, Classism, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, and Confinement
farfromsarah's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Grief, Suicide, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Medical content, Vomit, Sexual assault, and Torture
Minor: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Infidelity, and Confinement
wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Torture, Alcohol, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, War, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Rape, Abandonment, Stalking, Suicide, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
scarlett_f'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
3.0
Poorly wrapped up problem with a stalker. Done in less than five minutes, then back to poorly written sex scenes. The first book in the series was better. Very disappointed in the rushed writing. Going to read book three for grins and giggles, hoping it will be better.>
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicide, Sexual violence, Slavery, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Child abuse, Infidelity, Blood, Medical trauma, Self harm, Stalking, Alcohol, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness and Drug use
Minor: Car accident
circe813's review
Graphic: Medical content, Abandonment, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Violence, Body horror, Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Sexual content
book_s1ut'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
4.75
Moderate: Death, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Cursing, Alcohol, Violence, Torture, Medical content, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: War, Rape, Suicide, and Sexual assault
firequeen_ash23's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The author has managed to not just write a retelling of Hades and Persephone, but she's put so many other wonderful God's, Goddesses, and mortals in this series.... which has only made it that much better. Of course both A Touch of Darkness and A Touch of Ruin ended with cliffhangers. Thankfully the first three books are already published so I don't have to wait to read what comes next, but I'm sad knowing that after I read A Touch of Malice, I'll have to wait for A Touch of Chaos. 😫
I really enjoyed this book because it showed such a wide variety of challenges Persephone faced whether it be emotionally, physically or magically. She struggled with every aspect of her life especially in her relationship with Hades, but even with all her struggles and mistakes, she still went through a lot of character growth and maturity. Unfortunately that didn't stop her from all the pain and anxiety she experienced but it did make her more relatable. I've really enjoyed seeing her grow and become stronger against her mother. She's learning how to control her magic and wield it without hurting herself.
I definitely enjoyed the twists and turns throughout the book as well. I couldn't believe so much happened and I was literally on the edge of my seat, biting my nails at certain points because so many disasters could have been averted but weren't. I definitely appreciate how well the author paced the story and let things fall into place without rushing the process Persephone and Hades had to go through. I think it shows that even though they're God's, they're still capable of doing things like mortals.
I highly recommend this series to all my Greek Mythology lovers as well as fantasy lovers. This book has revenge, death, pain, love, sex, passion, heartbreak, forgiveness, and growth. There's something for everyone.
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Torture, Misogyny, Suicide, Death, Cursing, Confinement, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Car accident
kjperry97'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
4.5
Graphic: Death and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this read compared to the first book.
This plotline felt like there was more meat to the content.
The one POV will always bother me in this series; however, it wasn't that bad at times in A Touch of Ruin. The only thing I can't review is Hades's character as there wasn't his POV, so it wasn't fair to judge what he does and says, even though it sometimes annoys me.
The focus of Persephone's growth in this was so good.
I love that she has flaws; she makes terrible decisions and mistakes. Even if we get annoyed and disagree with what she did, the outcome runs full circle, and she grows to learn and her character changes over time.
We get more action and involvement of side characters other than the focus of Hades and Persephone's romance.
I love Persephone is getting friends! I love a good squad and more of them!
“This mortal has distressed you,” Zofie said. “Do you want me to kill him?” “What? No, Zofie. You can’t just kill people who upset you.” The Aegis shrugged. “You can where I’m from.” “Remind me to hide all your weapons,” Persephone said.”
Graphic: Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, and Mental illness