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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
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
This was my first time reading a "dark" book, and I don't think the trope/subgenre is for me. The book didn't sit right with me in multiple places. I don't have the stomach to read more of this kind of work.
But as a writer, I recognize quality work, and this writer is masterful. Vocabulary, description, characterization, sense of place - wonderful. I adored Persephone. I finished this book in one sitting (ending at almost six in the morning) easily. The worldbuilding in the underworld was especially intriguing. Putting aside my misgivings with many of the dark aspects of the Hades/Persephone relationship, the ending was satisfying as well.
I picked up this book because I love Hades and Persephone, and I always want more queer fiction, and with the current popularity of dark fiction I thought it'd be worth trying at least once. The writer made the warnings clear, so I'm giving them the star rating their writing deserves. Not their fault I didn't care for the content when it was exactly as described.
Just... pay attention to those warnings if you're picking up this book.
But as a writer, I recognize quality work, and this writer is masterful. Vocabulary, description, characterization, sense of place - wonderful. I adored Persephone. I finished this book in one sitting (ending at almost six in the morning) easily. The worldbuilding in the underworld was especially intriguing. Putting aside my misgivings with many of the dark aspects of the Hades/Persephone relationship, the ending was satisfying as well.
I picked up this book because I love Hades and Persephone, and I always want more queer fiction, and with the current popularity of dark fiction I thought it'd be worth trying at least once. The writer made the warnings clear, so I'm giving them the star rating their writing deserves. Not their fault I didn't care for the content when it was exactly as described.
Just... pay attention to those warnings if you're picking up this book.
I hate Hades so much!
I mean after everything she done to Persephone how she dared still manage to make me root for her. For that I'll never forgive the goddess.
With that out of the way, I must confess I'm with the folk who isn't into this kind of story, the dark bit, not the gay part -this I love-, but I'll hand it to the author, because I actually enjoyed it and didn't feel as much dread as I usually do when reading books full of angst.
I'm not giving this a 5 sorely because I think Persephone's hate/love for Hades was a bit too easy/quick to let go, she was conflicted and hurt a lot of the time then suddenly she isn't anymore in the light of new events that I won't mention. It felt just a tiny tiny bit abrupt with all things considered. I'd think her ambivalence would take longer to go away. The other reason I didn't give a 5 was because Percy took too long to grow a spine and I'm not sure yet if it's made of bones or cartilage. I'd need another book or two to draw an opinion. So... Lianyu, can we get more? hahahha
Jokes apart, I definitely hope I can revisit them.
I mean after everything she done to Persephone how she dared still manage to make me root for her. For that I'll never forgive the goddess.
With that out of the way, I must confess I'm with the folk who isn't into this kind of story, the dark bit, not the gay part -this I love-, but I'll hand it to the author, because I actually enjoyed it and didn't feel as much dread as I usually do when reading books full of angst.
I'm not giving this a 5 sorely because I think Persephone's hate/love for Hades was a bit too easy/quick to let go, she was conflicted and hurt a lot of the time then suddenly she isn't anymore in the light of new events that I won't mention. It felt just a tiny tiny bit abrupt with all things considered. I'd think her ambivalence would take longer to go away. The other reason I didn't give a 5 was because Percy took too long to grow a spine and I'm not sure yet if it's made of bones or cartilage. I'd need another book or two to draw an opinion. So... Lianyu, can we get more? hahahha
Jokes apart, I definitely hope I can revisit them.
Definitely read the content warnings before you pick this one up. I read through this very quickly, it was a well written Hades/Persephone tale.
be especially careful if parental abuse or sexual assault/rape are particularly triggering for you.
be especially careful if parental abuse or sexual assault/rape are particularly triggering for you.
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i wish this book was longer, that’s the only reason for a 4/5 rating. i finished in just a few days, and was hoping for a few more plot points and circle-backs, but that’s just me and my preference.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault
dark
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
Filthy and entertaining, if not plain wrong.
podia escrever um texto enorme sobre como até em dark romance esperam que mulheres sejam frágeis, amáveis e misericordiosas, o que não é caso nesse. durante todo o livro as personagens secundárias mencionam como a hades pode parecer cruel, mas na verdade é justa e não faz distinções.
as cenas da noite de núpcias e da punição da persephone me deixaram bem incomodada. não to acostumada a ler esse tipo de livro, mas vi uma review falando sobre como ele entrega o que promete e é isso.
as cenas da noite de núpcias e da punição da persephone me deixaram bem incomodada. não to acostumada a ler esse tipo de livro, mas vi uma review falando sobre como ele entrega o que promete e é isso.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes