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A review by shutupnread
Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman
5.0
Out of all the stories of Persephone and out of all the different versions, Radiant Darkness is definitely the best.
What I loved about Radiant Darkness was the uniqueness of the plot. Though Emily had obviously used the original Greek myth as a reference, the story she had to say was completely different.
I loved how Persephone was a more daring character and how she had the guts to go with the one she loved. Unlike the original where Persephone was taken against her will by Hades and dragged down into the depths of hell, Radiant Darkness provided a new and fresh look and gives us the story of how Persephone made her own choice and went willingly to Hades. I loved how the young goddess teenager seemed just like a regular teen – well, except for her godly powers of course. She had to face the same problems that most teens face today: an overbearing mother, a feeling of loneliness, and the feeling of a need for an adventure.
Hades, Persephone’s lordly lover, is someone I definitely have mixed feelings about. In the beginning, I really liked him because he seemed like the typical mysterious, dark, brooding, hot guy. He seemed really nice. However, when he managed to crown Persephone as his queen, I started to dislike him. Why? First, he didn’t tell Persephone what was happening on Earth and left her guessing. Second, he didn’t tell her what her mother was doing to everyone so she was completely clueless. Third, he was just being a total jerk. However, despite his jerk-ness, there were times when I knew that he really loved Persephone so it basically cancelled out all his negatives.
The writing was also pretty amazing. It definitely captured my attention and held it until the end of the book. I really didn’t want the book to finish because I wanted to know what happened to Persephone and Hades so hopefully there’s a sequel coming out. :)
What I loved about Radiant Darkness was the uniqueness of the plot. Though Emily had obviously used the original Greek myth as a reference, the story she had to say was completely different.
I loved how Persephone was a more daring character and how she had the guts to go with the one she loved. Unlike the original where Persephone was taken against her will by Hades and dragged down into the depths of hell, Radiant Darkness provided a new and fresh look and gives us the story of how Persephone made her own choice and went willingly to Hades. I loved how the young goddess teenager seemed just like a regular teen – well, except for her godly powers of course. She had to face the same problems that most teens face today: an overbearing mother, a feeling of loneliness, and the feeling of a need for an adventure.
Hades, Persephone’s lordly lover, is someone I definitely have mixed feelings about. In the beginning, I really liked him because he seemed like the typical mysterious, dark, brooding, hot guy. He seemed really nice. However, when he managed to crown Persephone as his queen, I started to dislike him. Why? First, he didn’t tell Persephone what was happening on Earth and left her guessing. Second, he didn’t tell her what her mother was doing to everyone so she was completely clueless. Third, he was just being a total jerk. However, despite his jerk-ness, there were times when I knew that he really loved Persephone so it basically cancelled out all his negatives.
The writing was also pretty amazing. It definitely captured my attention and held it until the end of the book. I really didn’t want the book to finish because I wanted to know what happened to Persephone and Hades so hopefully there’s a sequel coming out. :)