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A review by violetbonsai
Persephone in Bloom by Kate Healey
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-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
Persephone in Bloom
- Modern Greek Romance
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Plus size FMC
- Non Toxic Persephone X Hades
Pros: Despite using recognisable names and characters in the setting of a modern office workplace it all fits together seamlessly. Plenty of subtle mythology references as easter eggs such as nicknames, tattoos, pets. While Hades X Persephones relationship is definitely a strong point of the book, exploring Demeters and Persephones relationship was just as interesting. Also a nice set up for future books while being a strong standalone :)
Cons: Some character reactions can come across, for lack of a better word, cartoonish(?) Looking at you Ares and Zeus...
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Fatphobia, and Sexual harassment