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Persephone
Hades is the King of the Underworld. Born a god but banished from Mouth Olympus and hated by all who inhabit it, he lives in a hell built of fire and darkness, demons, and his own nightmares. His only hope for happiness is found in young Persephone, the innocent and beautiful goddess of springtime, who brings beauty and love wherever she goes. But when it seems as though the only chance for him to confess his love for her will be taken by Persephone's overbearing mother Demeter, he's forced to take desperate measures. But will Life love Death? The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
- GenresGreek Mythology
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 16, 2014
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October 16, 2014
More of a 2.5. I feel like the author needs a proofreader and there were times I felt a little ??? but overall it's not a bad story and there were some interesting concepts that unfortunately didn't get expanded upon a I'd have liked to see.
May 7, 2020
3.5 / 5 stars
This was actually a very solid Hades and Persephone story. It didn’t stray too far from the original myth, but there were times I found myself not liking Hades’ character very much since, despite his heart being in the right place, he was so unable to grasp why kidnapping Persephone was such a bad thing and proceeded to whine about it. I think it’s the first time ever I’ve disliked Hades more than Persephone in a retelling, but on that note, Persephone’s character was well done. There were also quite a few typos that distracted from the story. But overall, a very solid 3.5 stars.
This was actually a very solid Hades and Persephone story. It didn’t stray too far from the original myth, but there were times I found myself not liking Hades’ character very much since, despite his heart being in the right place, he was so unable to grasp why kidnapping Persephone was such a bad thing and proceeded to whine about it. I think it’s the first time ever I’ve disliked Hades more than Persephone in a retelling, but on that note, Persephone’s character was well done. There were also quite a few typos that distracted from the story. But overall, a very solid 3.5 stars.
April 19, 2021
Wasted money
I absolutely love the Persephone and Hades myth, but I absolutely loathe this particular ‘book’. I bought it based on the high reviews and I feel betrayed by the reviews that must be solely from family and friends of the author. I regret even the few dollars spent. I’ve never taken weeks to read a book but I kept picking it up, determined to finish since I paid for it, it in hopes that, at some point, the book would be and sound less like an early 2000s preteen’s whiny, poorly written fan fic. But that’s all it was. It was excruciating to listen to Hades whine and his thoughts ramble throughout (sometimes incoherently) most of the book. The author assumes the reader knows how her world is set up and the rules it operates under. The build up of the relationship is laughable. There was some hope for it in the beginning but that was quickly disposed of in preference for a pre-teens daydream of their future first relationship turning out to be their forever relationship.
I absolutely love the Persephone and Hades myth, but I absolutely loathe this particular ‘book’. I bought it based on the high reviews and I feel betrayed by the reviews that must be solely from family and friends of the author. I regret even the few dollars spent. I’ve never taken weeks to read a book but I kept picking it up, determined to finish since I paid for it, it in hopes that, at some point, the book would be and sound less like an early 2000s preteen’s whiny, poorly written fan fic. But that’s all it was. It was excruciating to listen to Hades whine and his thoughts ramble throughout (sometimes incoherently) most of the book. The author assumes the reader knows how her world is set up and the rules it operates under. The build up of the relationship is laughable. There was some hope for it in the beginning but that was quickly disposed of in preference for a pre-teens daydream of their future first relationship turning out to be their forever relationship.
August 9, 2017
Just beautiful. I always loved the story of hades and Persephone and your story made it believable. Thank you
February 11, 2020
Beauty and the Beast
But with Hades and Persephone. A little bit of Romeo and Juliet. Worth the read. I loved it. Thank you
But with Hades and Persephone. A little bit of Romeo and Juliet. Worth the read. I loved it. Thank you
June 24, 2022
3.5 stars rounding down because I have read of lot of Hades and Persephone retellings and this is one of the weaker ones. There are parts I enjoyed but the emotions just weren't there for me.
April 26, 2016
It was okay. I've read the book but i don't think i'll be going back for seconds anytime soon. For the majority of the book i felt like Hades was a whiny teenager. I didn't go in for the angst when I was a teen and I definitely am not going for it now. But still for a man who's supposed to be over 45 thousand years old I had to keep reminding myself that he wasn't fifteen or something. Seriously though he's suppose to be the king of the underworld and he's out procrastinating or lounging around feeling sorry for himself. Normally I enjoy reading the Persephone myth from Hades pov but i didn't want to be in this version of Hades head. I found myself skimming in some sections just to get through the book.
The point where i finally started to become invested in the story was when he kidnapped Persephone, I think it was really well done, the suddenness of the event and the abrupt realization of what he'd done. Followed by his attempts to win Persephone's heart or rather acceptance. I'm glad he had to work at it. Because even if it was the guy you loved, unless the kidnapping was some sort of pre-planned, role play, I'm calling a serious party foul there. Anyway i found myself more ambivalent when Persephone went back to Olympus. I felt she should have stood up more, to her mother and the other gods. Seriously I kinda wanted her to be more confident, enough to convince the council that she and Hades belong to each other and then throw out the Pomegranate seed thing, saying even if ya hadn't agreed there was nothing you could do about it so there.
Still though, the story was alright. I do recommend you read it, if you're into Greek Mythology and everything. Plus the cover is pretty.
The point where i finally started to become invested in the story was when he kidnapped Persephone, I think it was really well done, the suddenness of the event and the abrupt realization of what he'd done. Followed by his attempts to win Persephone's heart or rather acceptance. I'm glad he had to work at it. Because even if it was the guy you loved, unless the kidnapping was some sort of pre-planned, role play, I'm calling a serious party foul there. Anyway i found myself more ambivalent when Persephone went back to Olympus. I felt she should have stood up more, to her mother and the other gods. Seriously I kinda wanted her to be more confident, enough to convince the council that she and Hades belong to each other and then throw out the Pomegranate seed thing, saying even if ya hadn't agreed there was nothing you could do about it so there.
Still though, the story was alright. I do recommend you read it, if you're into Greek Mythology and everything. Plus the cover is pretty.
December 13, 2015
Hades POV
It was wonderful to see Hades painted as a tortured unwilling King of the Underworld. All he needed was love to bring happiness to his depressing, desolate life. I loved reading from his POV, to see how much he loves Persephone, watching him try to deny it, then full out resolve to confess it to her. The way he berates and attempts to convince himself that he's not worthy of her had me melting for him. This line is perhaps the best example of Hades and Persephone's love:
"What exactly do you mean by love?"
Hestia looks surprised, but then replies, "The soul's adoration of what the heart feels and eyes behold."
Read this book now, it's better than most of the other Hades/Persephone books out there!!!!
It was wonderful to see Hades painted as a tortured unwilling King of the Underworld. All he needed was love to bring happiness to his depressing, desolate life. I loved reading from his POV, to see how much he loves Persephone, watching him try to deny it, then full out resolve to confess it to her. The way he berates and attempts to convince himself that he's not worthy of her had me melting for him. This line is perhaps the best example of Hades and Persephone's love:
"What exactly do you mean by love?"
Hestia looks surprised, but then replies, "The soul's adoration of what the heart feels and eyes behold."
Read this book now, it's better than most of the other Hades/Persephone books out there!!!!
April 29, 2016
Bliss
This book was a perfect example of truth and fear of love. I love how Hades is seen in a different light.
This book was a perfect example of truth and fear of love. I love how Hades is seen in a different light.
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