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A review by allison_green_
Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman
2.0
While I was already familiar with the original myth before reading this book, I enjoyed Whitman's perspective of it.
In terms of characters, I really hated Persephone's mother up until the very end. Once it was made clear how much she loved her daughter, I was able to look past her controlling ways. As for Hades, I liked how the author turned him into a mysterious, handsome stranger verses creepy, kidnapper.
Overall, I felt like the love between Hades and Persephone happened too fast. I didn't feel their connection at first because their love was said rather than shown. However, I was convinced by the end. I could tell how much Hades wanted Persephone to stay with him and his fear of losing her was sweet.
In terms of characters, I really hated Persephone's mother up until the very end. Once it was made clear how much she loved her daughter, I was able to look past her controlling ways. As for Hades, I liked how the author turned him into a mysterious, handsome stranger verses creepy, kidnapper.
Overall, I felt like the love between Hades and Persephone happened too fast. I didn't feel their connection at first because their love was said rather than shown. However, I was convinced by the end. I could tell how much Hades wanted Persephone to stay with him and his fear of losing her was sweet.