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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
dark
fast-paced
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"There is no death without life and no life without death. Something in each of us yearns for the other. You have felt it, too.”
fast-paced
dark
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
╔⏤⏤⏤⏤ ⋆ 3☆ | 4🌶️ ⋆ ⏤⏤⏤⏤╗
For most of this book, I was so immersed in the angst that I didn’t know if I liked it or not. At about 70%, I realized that I did. Then, the ending happened, and I didn’t like that as much.
I didn’t like how they portrayed Demeter, they needed a villain and if she weren’t worse than Hades then it would be her. She is only bad to make Hades look better, which I hated, I don’t know much about Greek mythology, but everything I’ve read about Demeter is that she was THE mother of mothers, she loved Persephone to the point where she would do anything for her (even killing millions of people), which, by the way, If it would’ve been Hades the one who was responsible of probably millions of deaths in the name of Persephone it would’ve been seen as romantic, but since it was Demeter they made it look like she was being irrational and crazy, which she was, but I’m just pointing the double standard.
Everything would’ve been better if Demeter had not been the villain. I would’ve believed the romance so much more if that were the case. In the case of Hades, Persephone wouldn’t have to choose between two people who deprived her of her freedom but between two people she loved or learned to love. Instead, she had to choose between one abuser and the other. Even though I believe Persephone fell in love with Hades, she was a victim of extreme manipulation from a very early age.
Even when their relationship was tricky, I liked the way they were portrayed. Hades and Persephone are such complicated characters, and their relationship is very complicated. The author showed this well, making me feel their development.
Another thing, even though now Hades and Persephone are “equals” I would’ve liked to see what “equals” means in the mind of Hades. I also would’ve liked to see Persephone achieve something while being independent in the overworld, she doesn’t need to be in her mother’s shadow, she could do so much more and I would’ve liked seeing it.
Overall, the reading was very addictive to me and I enjoyed the “romance” or the relationship of the main characters.
For most of this book, I was so immersed in the angst that I didn’t know if I liked it or not. At about 70%, I realized that I did. Then, the ending happened, and I didn’t like that as much.
I didn’t like how they portrayed Demeter, they needed a villain and if she weren’t worse than Hades then it would be her. She is only bad to make Hades look better, which I hated, I don’t know much about Greek mythology, but everything I’ve read about Demeter is that she was THE mother of mothers, she loved Persephone to the point where she would do anything for her (even killing millions of people), which, by the way, If it would’ve been Hades the one who was responsible of probably millions of deaths in the name of Persephone it would’ve been seen as romantic, but since it was Demeter they made it look like she was being irrational and crazy, which she was, but I’m just pointing the double standard.
Everything would’ve been better if Demeter had not been the villain. I would’ve believed the romance so much more if that were the case. In the case of Hades, Persephone wouldn’t have to choose between two people who deprived her of her freedom but between two people she loved or learned to love. Instead, she had to choose between one abuser and the other. Even though I believe Persephone fell in love with Hades, she was a victim of extreme manipulation from a very early age.
Even when their relationship was tricky, I liked the way they were portrayed. Hades and Persephone are such complicated characters, and their relationship is very complicated. The author showed this well, making me feel their development.
Another thing, even though now Hades and Persephone are “equals” I would’ve liked to see what “equals” means in the mind of Hades. I also would’ve liked to see Persephone achieve something while being independent in the overworld, she doesn’t need to be in her mother’s shadow, she could do so much more and I would’ve liked seeing it.
Overall, the reading was very addictive to me and I enjoyed the “romance” or the relationship of the main characters.
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don’t know why I finished it to be honest. There was nothing the author could have done to redeem the story after the very graphic rape scene. The only reason I gave a star at all is because the book is written quite well. The story itself is the problem. I get that the author was probably trying to be similar to how it truly was in Ancient Greek mythology, but a retelling should be a chance to change up the gross history in my opinion. Anyway, I do not recommend this book, and if you do decide to read it, please read the trigger warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Homophobia
Warning; not for the faint hearted, content warnings, very dark.
This is one of those stories that you either love or hate. It's powerful, haunting, somewhat unnerving, but above all, thankfully, fictional.
The Myth of the abduction of Persephone by Hades is well known. Books that were all fluff and happiness wouldn't be realistic, let alone intriguing... This book definitely goes against the grain and is very intriguing.
It's hot, well-written, well-researched with lots of Greek mythology, and I immediately had to subscribe to the authors newsletter for the free erotica short story, Breathless (breath-play, choking). I was first drawn to the authors writing via a small excerpt in the recent Spooky Sapphics anthology, and I was not disappointed with my first proper delve into the darker side of romance. There are things in this book that many folk might find triggering, but the author provides a comprehensive list of trigger warnings, notably rape, kidnap, non-sexualised whipping. There is a HEA (created in part by a kind of Stockholm syndrome) but caution definitely required. I look forward to another by the same author.
This is one of those stories that you either love or hate. It's powerful, haunting, somewhat unnerving, but above all, thankfully, fictional.
The Myth of the abduction of Persephone by Hades is well known. Books that were all fluff and happiness wouldn't be realistic, let alone intriguing... This book definitely goes against the grain and is very intriguing.
It's hot, well-written, well-researched with lots of Greek mythology, and I immediately had to subscribe to the authors newsletter for the free erotica short story, Breathless (breath-play, choking). I was first drawn to the authors writing via a small excerpt in the recent Spooky Sapphics anthology, and I was not disappointed with my first proper delve into the darker side of romance. There are things in this book that many folk might find triggering, but the author provides a comprehensive list of trigger warnings, notably rape, kidnap, non-sexualised whipping. There is a HEA (created in part by a kind of Stockholm syndrome) but caution definitely required. I look forward to another by the same author.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Giving it a .75 for the writing but man. No. Hades did not change or grow, she basically just seemed like more of a godsend compared to the abusive psycho that Demeter was. Will not forget those 100 lashes because what the hell. I’ve learned I can take my dark romance in short form and not novel length, I think.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated