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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I always look forward to queer romances. Growing up reading romances, there wasn't nearly as much representation as there is now and I am so grateful for it. When I heard that this was a lesbian dark romance, I was intrigued. When I read further that this was a Hades & Persephone queer retelling, I was beyond excited. And I really enjoyed this read!
This was a beautifully written story - the prose, the word choice, the world Tan built - it was stunning to read. And yes, the dark aspects of the relationship between Hades and Persephone were just that - dark. The scenes in the beginning were a little too close to non-con and were very questionable and I could understand some people not enjoying it. However, I will say that the real villain for me was Demeter, Persephone's mother. The mental, emotional and physical abuse that she wrought on Persephone infuriated me and she was truly the darkest part of this story.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and I loed Tan's writing. I look forward to reading more by them!
This was a beautifully written story - the prose, the word choice, the world Tan built - it was stunning to read. And yes, the dark aspects of the relationship between Hades and Persephone were just that - dark. The scenes in the beginning were a little too close to non-con and were very questionable and I could understand some people not enjoying it. However, I will say that the real villain for me was Demeter, Persephone's mother. The mental, emotional and physical abuse that she wrought on Persephone infuriated me and she was truly the darkest part of this story.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and I loed Tan's writing. I look forward to reading more by them!
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5 would read/listen to again in the future- but not in my favorites
This is much different from what I typically read, but I enjoyed the listen.
My opinion of trope would be Stockholm syndrome
This is much different from what I typically read, but I enjoyed the listen.
My opinion of trope would be Stockholm syndrome
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
I was hoping for more spice from what I had heard about this book but I enjoyed it. I liked how it brought in Greek mythology into it but also added its own twist. I enjoyed the twists and turns.
dark
fast-paced