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levilore_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
I really enjoyed this take on Greek gods and was very happy with how consent was a main plot point in the story.
All the characters were very interesting and I thought the author did a good job of showing the Persephone and Hades dynamic as equal. Also I enjoyed the mention of them both being queer (although not labeled)
I actually wanted more information on the overall world, so hopefully I will learn more in the other books.
All the characters were very interesting and I thought the author did a good job of showing the Persephone and Hades dynamic as equal. Also I enjoyed the mention of them both being queer (although not labeled)
I actually wanted more information on the overall world, so hopefully I will learn more in the other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Suicide, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and War
viktoriann's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Gun violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Drug use, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
rosegoes3's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I love a good Greek retelling, and this book definitely satisfied the urge. It's very visual and open-door, but I really like the world Robert created, if it is a little confusing. The city appears to be somehow on this earth, as Persephone mentions wanting to leave Olympus and go to grad school at Berkley, which is in present-day California, so I did find there to be some plot holes, but nothing too major. The book sets up nicely a future for sequels - the next one drops this month and I can't wait!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Blood, and Death of parent