I did get this in the first half of the book, but they got together…pretty quickly, especially by my standards. First off, I came here for the enemies to lovers’ angst. However, where my problem began was the deterioration of the quality of the story.

Both the author’s own story and the mythology fit together almost perfectly and it was very satisfying to read. This book did a phenomenal job at “retelling” in my opinion because of how well she incorporated the original mythological aspects with her twists. I especially appreciate her character development throughout the book and how she grew to stand up for herself, growing out of “her prison” (you’ll know what I’m referencing when you read the book).Īs a Greek Mythology geek myself, it’s enjoyable for me to recognize all the mythological references I already know and see how the authors interpret all these already present legends into her own story. Although Hades has the more stereotypical misunderstood villain blueprint, I love Persephone’s youthful yet ambitious attitudes toward her career and her desire to keep her way of life, no matter how “unusual” it is for someone like her and her mother’s disapproval.

I also adore the immaculate chemistry between Persephone and Hades alongside these two character’s characteristics. I am a reader who always gets bored in the first few chapters of the books, but this one interested me immediately from the very first chapter, which is uncommon for me when reading other series. Um…I’m a bit conflicted about what I think about this book.īecause depending on what you are looking for, this can determine whether you rate this book a 4 – 5 stars or 1 – 3 stars. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-and it’s forbidden. The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.Īfter a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only.

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mythology, Retellings, NA

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