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thegildedfantasy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- 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
Honestly, I have a few words to describe this book
It was not something I usually fancy, but it touched me deeply. From the tough and badass characters I'm usually accustomed to, I was met with these two soft, kind queens that have stolen my heart. I absolutely loved the beauty of it all. The gentleness of their love. It was a retelling that managed to explore the love I have in general for Hades and Persephone. I appreciated very much how affection was shown in this book. Embraces and kisses and AHHHHH. Gave me such a soothing feeling. Felt like I was there, gathered up in their arms, and it was all okay. Plot wise, it wasn't that much of a thing, but I took it as a more of a character oriented book, which is the reason why I was not bothered by any of the plot holes. The characters were genuinely something different and I loved that. I loved reading about this softness and simply, the power of love. (Please, I want to marry Hades. She will be mine. Nevermind, I want both of them.🙏🏻😩)
It was not something I usually fancy, but it touched me deeply. From the tough and badass characters I'm usually accustomed to, I was met with these two soft, kind queens that have stolen my heart. I absolutely loved the beauty of it all. The gentleness of their love. It was a retelling that managed to explore the love I have in general for Hades and Persephone. I appreciated very much how affection was shown in this book. Embraces and kisses and AHHHHH. Gave me such a soothing feeling. Felt like I was there, gathered up in their arms, and it was all okay. Plot wise, it wasn't that much of a thing, but I took it as a more of a character oriented book, which is the reason why I was not bothered by any of the plot holes. The characters were genuinely something different and I loved that. I loved reading about this softness and simply, the power of love. (Please, I want to marry Hades. She will be mine. Nevermind, I want both of them.🙏🏻😩)
itsybitsyfrog's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
i found that a lot of the conflicts didn’t feel as intense as the author may have intended: they felt very rushed.
aftaerglows's review against another edition
2.0
maybe the timing just wasn't right as i've recently read lore olympus which is *chef's kiss* but i wasn't feeling this at all and i'm so sad because i loved the premise of it :(
rootmonika's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a solid lesbian retelling of the popular Hades and Persephone myth.
m0rozovas's review against another edition
5.0
Listen to me, Hades and Persephone is my favorite myth. AND NOW THEY'RE LESBIANS!! This is so amazing, I'm so in love, and Zeus is punished for being a big fat asshole, thank you very much.
thiz's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
mellhay's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful retelling of Persephone and Hades.
****FULL REVIEW****
Veronica speaks as Persephone as she tells the story before all has happened, and as it happened. Veronica does cracking voices full of emotion when the book notes it. She feels to speak with such love and emotion that draws my heart into the story. A stunning vocal performance from Veronica as she relates all the emotions through her voice, and draws me into them.
The story is told from Persephone's view, after it's all happened. We learn this in the beginning of the story.
Sarah's writing feels as though it's poetic with emotions strong in her words. The cadence of the telling, along with Veronica's vocals, felt to fit the old sway of words with the Greek gods and goddesses. The details and emotions invested into this story feel to be strong. There is such love written here. And in the voice! Veronica relates the strength of all the emotions present.
Persephone grows fonder and fonder of Hades. In their small connections it seems that Hades is healing, along with Persephone in heart and mind. They have both suffered some loses or torment from others that starts to heal with each other's presence.
We get a feel of the flip of good and evil where we would think to see it. Zeus and Hades, evil and good. Which is the one that has more compassion for people and souls? We see things from a different angle that opens possible thoughts of it all.
This story is told as Hades as a female, as is Persephone. They fall in love and it's beautiful. This book is all emotion. I didn't get a feel of strong prejudice from everyone present. It's natural to love and it doesn't matter who that love is directed to. Love is an amazing emotion and all should feel it. Though, there is one that's not thrilled with it as it's not him receiving the love as he feels he should. He is also one that seems to look down on a relationship between two woman, but that is only briefly mentioned. The story is mainly a gorgeous telling of Persephone finding her way in the world and finding love.
The story is very drawing with the words and Veronica's voice. But the one scene that touched my heart the deepest was when the dead villagers met others. You'll know the moment and who the others are when it happens. Beautiful.
If you thrive on lush descriptions of all around you and feelings, this is a great read for you.
****FULL REVIEW****
Veronica speaks as Persephone as she tells the story before all has happened, and as it happened. Veronica does cracking voices full of emotion when the book notes it. She feels to speak with such love and emotion that draws my heart into the story. A stunning vocal performance from Veronica as she relates all the emotions through her voice, and draws me into them.
The story is told from Persephone's view, after it's all happened. We learn this in the beginning of the story.
Sarah's writing feels as though it's poetic with emotions strong in her words. The cadence of the telling, along with Veronica's vocals, felt to fit the old sway of words with the Greek gods and goddesses. The details and emotions invested into this story feel to be strong. There is such love written here. And in the voice! Veronica relates the strength of all the emotions present.
Persephone grows fonder and fonder of Hades. In their small connections it seems that Hades is healing, along with Persephone in heart and mind. They have both suffered some loses or torment from others that starts to heal with each other's presence.
We get a feel of the flip of good and evil where we would think to see it. Zeus and Hades, evil and good. Which is the one that has more compassion for people and souls? We see things from a different angle that opens possible thoughts of it all.
This story is told as Hades as a female, as is Persephone. They fall in love and it's beautiful. This book is all emotion. I didn't get a feel of strong prejudice from everyone present. It's natural to love and it doesn't matter who that love is directed to. Love is an amazing emotion and all should feel it. Though, there is one that's not thrilled with it as it's not him receiving the love as he feels he should. He is also one that seems to look down on a relationship between two woman, but that is only briefly mentioned. The story is mainly a gorgeous telling of Persephone finding her way in the world and finding love.
The story is very drawing with the words and Veronica's voice. But the one scene that touched my heart the deepest was when the dead villagers met others. You'll know the moment and who the others are when it happens. Beautiful.
If you thrive on lush descriptions of all around you and feelings, this is a great read for you.
kylosten's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
daggerandrosae's review against another edition
1.0
I had such high expectations for this book........
I think the only thing I liked in this was Hermes, everything else felt like some kind of romance reinterpretation of the real story. ACTUALLY, there wasw nothing that connects the book to the real myth and I hate it, because it's one of my favourite myths ever and I wanted to read about it. The Hades and Persephone of the story are nothing like the greek history says so yes, 1 star, sorry.
I think the only thing I liked in this was Hermes, everything else felt like some kind of romance reinterpretation of the real story. ACTUALLY, there wasw nothing that connects the book to the real myth and I hate it, because it's one of my favourite myths ever and I wanted to read about it. The Hades and Persephone of the story are nothing like the greek history says so yes, 1 star, sorry.