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My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel
4.0
I can’t even lie, I bought this book purely for the cover (yes, I judge a book by its cover). The story inside did not disappoint either. It’s a nice, lighthearted read. I really enjoyed the characters. The only complaint I have is that there is nothing more cringeworthy when an adult thinks teenagers talk in abbreviations and slang constantly. This book definitely perpetuated that stereotype.
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
1.0
Am the only one who finds the infantilization of Persephone really, really gross? Everyone treats her like a child, including Hades, yet we’re supposed to find it sexy? I think not.
Also, in real Greek mythology, Apollo never raped Persephone. I understand this is meant to be a modern retelling and there’s a lot of things that don’t follow the real Greek myths but this one is the most disturbing. Sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a plot device. If the author had decided to use it as a social commentary aspect, that would be one thing but it was simply thrown in to move the plot along. Horrible!
Also, in real Greek mythology, Apollo never raped Persephone. I understand this is meant to be a modern retelling and there’s a lot of things that don’t follow the real Greek myths but this one is the most disturbing. Sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a plot device. If the author had decided to use it as a social commentary aspect, that would be one thing but it was simply thrown in to move the plot along. Horrible!
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
1.0
Am the only one who finds the infantilization of Persephone really, really gross? Everyone treats her like a child, including Hades, yet we’re supposed to find it sexy? I think not.
Also, in real Greek mythology, Apollo never raped Persephone. I understand this is meant to be a modern retelling and there’s a lot of things that don’t follow the real Greek myths but this one is the most disturbing. Sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a plot device. If the author had decided to use it as a social commentary aspect, that would be one thing but it was simply thrown in to move the plot along. Horrible!
Also, in real Greek mythology, Apollo never raped Persephone. I understand this is meant to be a modern retelling and there’s a lot of things that don’t follow the real Greek myths but this one is the most disturbing. Sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a plot device. If the author had decided to use it as a social commentary aspect, that would be one thing but it was simply thrown in to move the plot along. Horrible!
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe
1.0
Am the only one who finds the infantilization of Persephone really, really gross? Everyone treats her like a child, including Hades, yet we’re supposed to find it sexy? I think not.
Also, in real Greek mythology, Apollo never raped Persephone. I understand this is meant to be a modern retelling and there’s a lot of things that don’t follow the real Greek myths but this one is the most disturbing. Sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a plot device. If the author had decided to use it as a social commentary aspect, that would be one thing but it was simply thrown in to move the plot along. Horrible!
Also, in real Greek mythology, Apollo never raped Persephone. I understand this is meant to be a modern retelling and there’s a lot of things that don’t follow the real Greek myths but this one is the most disturbing. Sexual assault shouldn’t be used as a plot device. If the author had decided to use it as a social commentary aspect, that would be one thing but it was simply thrown in to move the plot along. Horrible!