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A review by the_bookish_raven
Peaceweaver: a retelling of Hades and Persephone by Everly Haywood
5.0
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely loved this book! I picked it up because I saw that it was a clean Hades & Persephone re-telling, but I didn't know much about the book itself. I wasn't expecting an intriguing world full of political tensions, dangerous magic, and gorgeous settings along with the romance!
Both of the main characters were very likeable! Persis is a devoted healer and I love how seriously she takes her responsibilities, even when it gets her in trouble. Haryk truly wants the best for his people, but he has a hard time loving himself. I loved how their characters were similar enough to Hades & Persephone while still being completely unique!
The magical elements to this story were fascinating, and I loved how it interacted with and affected the world itself. Persis's sand magic was particularly amazing, and I loved how it was also an extension of herself!
Another thing I really appreciated about this book were the themes of love, loss, sacrifice, betrayal, and forgiveness. These were beautifully woven into the story, and they made the story even more powerful. I was reminded of a quote from the show Once Upon A Time: "All magic comes with a price."
When I'm looking for a fantasy romance, THIS is the kind of book I want to read. The author did an excellent job blending together a stunning, magical world with a romance that made my heart happy! This story is a stand-alone with a satisfying conclusion, but I believe the author isn't done with this world yet (though I'm not 100% positive.) This was the first book I read by Everly Haywood, but it will not be the last! I cannot recommend this enough to fans of the fantasy romance genre or readers who love a Hades & Persephone re-telling!
Content: clean, though it does contain some death and violence
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I absolutely loved this book! I picked it up because I saw that it was a clean Hades & Persephone re-telling, but I didn't know much about the book itself. I wasn't expecting an intriguing world full of political tensions, dangerous magic, and gorgeous settings along with the romance!
Both of the main characters were very likeable! Persis is a devoted healer and I love how seriously she takes her responsibilities, even when it gets her in trouble. Haryk truly wants the best for his people, but he has a hard time loving himself. I loved how their characters were similar enough to Hades & Persephone while still being completely unique!
The magical elements to this story were fascinating, and I loved how it interacted with and affected the world itself. Persis's sand magic was particularly amazing, and I loved how it was also an extension of herself!
Another thing I really appreciated about this book were the themes of love, loss, sacrifice, betrayal, and forgiveness. These were beautifully woven into the story, and they made the story even more powerful. I was reminded of a quote from the show Once Upon A Time: "All magic comes with a price."
When I'm looking for a fantasy romance, THIS is the kind of book I want to read. The author did an excellent job blending together a stunning, magical world with a romance that made my heart happy! This story is a stand-alone with a satisfying conclusion, but I believe the author isn't done with this world yet (though I'm not 100% positive.) This was the first book I read by Everly Haywood, but it will not be the last! I cannot recommend this enough to fans of the fantasy romance genre or readers who love a Hades & Persephone re-telling!
Content: clean, though it does contain some death and violence