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Daughters of Zeus #2
Daughter of the Earth and Sky
The Daughters of Zeus, Book 2
Some vows can never be broken, especially with you've recently found out you’re a goddess.
In the flick of a eyelash Persephone has gone from being a high school junior in Athens, Georgia to the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. Under his platonic protection, she’s waiting for springtime, when Boreas, the sinister god of winter, will stop stalking her.
But even Hades can’t keep Boreas and his minions from threatening her. Finally she escaped back to the world of the living. Maybe she can just go back to normal—and forget that she’s fallen in love with Hades.
She’s wrong.
Thanatos—a friend from the Underworld, has betrayed her. Persephone can't tell anyone about Thanatos' betrayal, and it drives a wedge between her and Hades.
And then there’s Aphrodite, the gorgeous goddess who was born among the ocean waves with more charm than she can control. Persephone’s dearest ally, Melissa, is furious and jealous when Aphrodite starts winning Persephone’s friendship. Persephone turns to a human boy for friendship. But will their relationship put him in danger?
Persephone must choose between her human life and her responsibilities as a goddess. If she doesn't, she could lose that life and Hades, too.
But either way, she may not survive her father’s schemes. After all, she’s Zeus’s daughter.
Some vows can never be broken, especially with you've recently found out you’re a goddess.
In the flick of a eyelash Persephone has gone from being a high school junior in Athens, Georgia to the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. Under his platonic protection, she’s waiting for springtime, when Boreas, the sinister god of winter, will stop stalking her.
But even Hades can’t keep Boreas and his minions from threatening her. Finally she escaped back to the world of the living. Maybe she can just go back to normal—and forget that she’s fallen in love with Hades.
She’s wrong.
Thanatos—a friend from the Underworld, has betrayed her. Persephone can't tell anyone about Thanatos' betrayal, and it drives a wedge between her and Hades.
And then there’s Aphrodite, the gorgeous goddess who was born among the ocean waves with more charm than she can control. Persephone’s dearest ally, Melissa, is furious and jealous when Aphrodite starts winning Persephone’s friendship. Persephone turns to a human boy for friendship. But will their relationship put him in danger?
Persephone must choose between her human life and her responsibilities as a goddess. If she doesn't, she could lose that life and Hades, too.
But either way, she may not survive her father’s schemes. After all, she’s Zeus’s daughter.
208 pages, Paperback
First published December 20, 2012
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About the author
Kaitlin Bevis
16 books521 followersI spent my childhood curled up with a book, and a pen. If the ending didn’t agree with me, I rewrote it. Now, I write my own endings, middles, and beginnings for the Daughters of Zeus series, including the best selling novel, Persephone.
I’ve always wanted to be a writer, and I spent high school and college learning everything I could so that one day I could achieve that goal. I graduated college with my BFA and Masters in English with a EDs in School Library Media.
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May 23, 2016
THE REVIEW
Why this book?
I read the first book of the series
What I thought
This book frustrated the shit out of me. Did the storyline with the human boy really need to happen? It just made me pissed off even though it’s explained at the end. Also why is Aphrodite such a superficial bitch? Persephone continued to be annoying. Hades was the only saving grace, he was swoonworthy as ever. Oh and of course it had to end up with a cliffhanger so I have to read the 3rd book. FML
Why this book?
I read the first book of the series
What I thought
This book frustrated the shit out of me. Did the storyline with the human boy really need to happen? It just made me pissed off even though it’s explained at the end. Also why is Aphrodite such a superficial bitch? Persephone continued to be annoying. Hades was the only saving grace, he was swoonworthy as ever. Oh and of course it had to end up with a cliffhanger so I have to read the 3rd book. FML
April 20, 2017
I really like this series so I will continue reading it (especially after the cliffhanger) but I wasn't as into this book as I was the first. I found Persephone whinny and annoying in this one. Still looking forward to reading the next book!
February 17, 2013
I was given this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I was thrilled to be given the second installment in the Persephone trilogy, as I absolutely loved the first book for the terrific, quirky characters, plays on mythology, and wonderful plots twists. I wasn't let down by the sequel. We start back off where we left off in Persephone, with a really big reveal (which I won't talk about to not spoil people). We get more of smoky, sexy, Hades (can always get more of him!) and a slinky, evil mastermind (again, which I will not name). But Persephone is bound by a promise, and she cannot reveal this evil to her husband. Not to mention, she's still a teenaged girl and has to navigate mortal things such as high school and jealous friends, and whoa, Aphrodite! Persephone's also personally under attack for unknown reasons, and we figure out a lot more of why in this installment.
All the strengths of the first novel remain. I don't have fictional crushes often, but I have to say, Hades is one sexy man. I do like that Bevis talks about the issues of him being WAY older and having more relationships (you may have more than one squick moment as I did reading about some of this) than Persephone ever has. I love that Persephone would actually communicate with her husband if she COULD, which is always my big beef when two young people could have staved off very tragic consequences if they just sat in the same room for half an hour and talked to each other.
As usual, I have one issue with this book. And that is, I still don't get the combination of people knowing about the Greek myths, but not really knowing about the Greek myths. I mean, Persephone seems to understand the allusions to Orpheus, Demeter, Hades, and her own name, so why was the creation of Aphrodite such a surprise?
Overall, a terrific addition to the series, and I can't wait to see the final chapter of this great trilogy!
I was thrilled to be given the second installment in the Persephone trilogy, as I absolutely loved the first book for the terrific, quirky characters, plays on mythology, and wonderful plots twists. I wasn't let down by the sequel. We start back off where we left off in Persephone, with a really big reveal (which I won't talk about to not spoil people). We get more of smoky, sexy, Hades (can always get more of him!) and a slinky, evil mastermind (again, which I will not name). But Persephone is bound by a promise, and she cannot reveal this evil to her husband. Not to mention, she's still a teenaged girl and has to navigate mortal things such as high school and jealous friends, and whoa, Aphrodite! Persephone's also personally under attack for unknown reasons, and we figure out a lot more of why in this installment.
All the strengths of the first novel remain. I don't have fictional crushes often, but I have to say, Hades is one sexy man. I do like that Bevis talks about the issues of him being WAY older and having more relationships (you may have more than one squick moment as I did reading about some of this) than Persephone ever has. I love that Persephone would actually communicate with her husband if she COULD, which is always my big beef when two young people could have staved off very tragic consequences if they just sat in the same room for half an hour and talked to each other.
As usual, I have one issue with this book. And that is, I still don't get the combination of people knowing about the Greek myths, but not really knowing about the Greek myths. I mean, Persephone seems to understand the allusions to Orpheus, Demeter, Hades, and her own name, so why was the creation of Aphrodite such a surprise?
Overall, a terrific addition to the series, and I can't wait to see the final chapter of this great trilogy!
August 11, 2016
Actual Rating: 4.15
I thought this was better than the first. Although, thee are still some slow parts. The characterization is great. I love some characters, more than others. In this one Hades kind of frustrated me in this book for not listening to her. He is still my favourite character.
I really like Persephone as well. I thought Aphrodite was a great character. Can't wait for her book to see what happens in her story. I thought the story was thrilling and incorporated the Greek mythology great. Can't wait for book 3. I think the series would be better if it involved Apollo and Artemis. Overall, a great read.
I thought this was better than the first. Although, thee are still some slow parts. The characterization is great. I love some characters, more than others. In this one Hades kind of frustrated me in this book for not listening to her. He is still my favourite character.
I really like Persephone as well. I thought Aphrodite was a great character. Can't wait for her book to see what happens in her story. I thought the story was thrilling and incorporated the Greek mythology great. Can't wait for book 3. I think the series would be better if it involved Apollo and Artemis. Overall, a great read.
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September 18, 2015[Review to come]
WOW I AM POWERING THROUGH THESE, just purchased Book 3! :D
WOW I AM POWERING THROUGH THESE, just purchased Book 3! :D
April 16, 2017
Well written plot and characters. I wanted to see more of Hades and Persephone’s relationship. But, the parts we do see are awesome. Their excursion to the beach at the beginning of the book was great, and the scene where Persephone . The author really nailed their emotions and it brought all of their scenes to life. They grow a lot as a couple in this book and I really enjoyed seeing Hades open up.
[Read more of Lauryn's reviews at http://laurynapril.blogspot.com]
There’s one really great steamy scene, but I was disappointed that , still it was a nice scene and fit well into the flow of the story.
The plot was well thought out and intense. I loved seeing Persephone fight and work to figure out how to overcome Thanatos, and when Hades does step in to help her it doesn’t feel like he just swoops in and saves the day. I think the author gave these two characters a nice balance of power. Even though Hades is older and more powerful he and Persephone felt like a team.
There were nice twists and turns and surprises and like the first book felt complete and also ended with a cliffhanger that sucked me right into the third book.
[Read more of Lauryn's reviews at http://laurynapril.blogspot.com]
There’s one really great steamy scene, but I was disappointed that , still it was a nice scene and fit well into the flow of the story.
The plot was well thought out and intense. I loved seeing Persephone fight and work to figure out how to overcome Thanatos, and when Hades does step in to help her it doesn’t feel like he just swoops in and saves the day. I think the author gave these two characters a nice balance of power. Even though Hades is older and more powerful he and Persephone felt like a team.
There were nice twists and turns and surprises and like the first book felt complete and also ended with a cliffhanger that sucked me right into the third book.
June 20, 2015
This is the second book in the series and leaves off where the first ended. I have to say I really love how Kaitlin Bevis spins Hades and plays around a bit with Greek Mythology. This story is a true gem and took some serious talent to be able to write. I thoroughly enjoyed the read! 4.5 charmed stars for Daughter of the Earth and Sky (Daughters of Zeus, #2).
Poor Persephone has more to deal with than just her insane father trying to get her now. She has to deal with her feelings for Hades who seems to not be able to overlook their age gap, all the worship energy she's receiving, Thanatos betraying Hades, and so much more! Persephone really comes into herself, and struggles with it, in this book and it is a joy to watch her grow and shift through the pages.
Hades, ah, I do love Hades. How can you not love a genuinely good God with a bit of darkness surrounding him? His love for Persephone is deep and true but he denies them both what they want due to his theory that she is far too young to be with him. He is loyal, witty, sarcastic, demanding, commanding, respectful, and passionate. I found myself becoming even more attached to him as I read through this novel. It really isn't hard to fall in love with such a well structured God. It helps that he is easy on the eyes!
Poor Persephone has more to deal with than just her insane father trying to get her now. She has to deal with her feelings for Hades who seems to not be able to overlook their age gap, all the worship energy she's receiving, Thanatos betraying Hades, and so much more! Persephone really comes into herself, and struggles with it, in this book and it is a joy to watch her grow and shift through the pages.
Hades, ah, I do love Hades. How can you not love a genuinely good God with a bit of darkness surrounding him? His love for Persephone is deep and true but he denies them both what they want due to his theory that she is far too young to be with him. He is loyal, witty, sarcastic, demanding, commanding, respectful, and passionate. I found myself becoming even more attached to him as I read through this novel. It really isn't hard to fall in love with such a well structured God. It helps that he is easy on the eyes!
February 13, 2013
I must admit, when I started this book, I was a little nervous because Im not a big fan of second books in the series like this- especially when its about the same characters- because for some reason authors think its fun to screw up our favorite relationships. Take the Hush-Hush and HON series for example. I usually try to stay away from the second, and sometimes third, books in a series.
But, despite all the warnings in my head, I read it. And I... LOVED it! I downed it in just a few hours. Yea, there was the teen drama and a little bit of the screwy relationship I had feared would be in it, but in a way, the story was enhanced because of it.
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But, despite all the warnings in my head, I read it. And I... LOVED it! I downed it in just a few hours. Yea, there was the teen drama and a little bit of the screwy relationship I had feared would be in it, but in a way, the story was enhanced because of it.
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August 28, 2016
4 STARS
June 22, 2013
So HOLY WOW. Before i get into the nitty gritty of this review, A HUGE thank you to Nellysa who has been pushing me to read this with subtle hints here and there ;), thanks sweetie you are such a peach! (its a good thing i swear)
So song choice? "Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch (Florence from Florence and the machine) for the beginning of the book for a lots and lots of peoples. "Howl" by Florence and the Machine, and sorry I can NOT resist "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" by Death Cab For Cutie.
First thoughts, well before that actually: THIS IS A SECOND IN THE SERIES, Will this have spoilers of the first book, most likely. Will it have spoilers for this book? nope. If they are they are going to be hidden and lucky you i am super sweet and i will even warn you before. ;) NOW ONTO FIRST THOUGHTS
First thoughts: I was dragging my feet on starting this, which is strange because I really liked the first one, like i mentioned in that review, i really wanted to get on this Gods and Goddesses bandwagon but the first i tried was the Goddess Test and i got i think two chapters in and i wanted to punch myself in the face. This series was a blessing! I loved the first one. And now i am really glad that i dragged my feet cause WOW THAT ENDING IS CRUEL. well anyways MOVING ON FROM THAT. What did i think of this one? Completely separate from the first because i am bad and i can't really remember exactly all my exact feelings about it .... but i was a fool to wait! i admit it, i am a big girl. I really liked it, nicely paced, doing some new interesting things, yes, superbly awesome.
Thoughts on Plot: NOW for some really odd reason i went into this thinking it was going to be a bit slower paced, boy was i wrong. It kept me interested page one to the last page. I will openly admit there were a LOT of times i wanted to jump to the book and attack people. And while there was a lot going on plot wise, and the plot was good, and did keep me guessing a bit, a lot was going on between the characters so characters is what i will probably focus the most on. anyways i really do like the plot, and like i said it actually surprised me a couple of times. i think i was a little frustrated, which is a good thing, which sounds weird even i know this, but its because (i sincerely hope, and even if its not what you intended Kaitlin just say it was ;)) that Kaitlin Bevis intentionally made it so that the readers were as frustrated and confused as Persephone.
well since we are talking about her ON TO THE CHARACTERS, doot, doot, doo, doo! (you know sound effects just don't work as well on paper...damn onamonapia
Characters:
Persephone: Soooo omgosh! poor Persephone! She is caught in quite a little pickle! now if you are still reading this review and haven't read the first one yet and you are all like oh well this girl isn't going to spoil anything from the first one you'd be wrong i am about to do that. if you read the first one you will know about this, if you haven't then prepare to stop reading this or have your mind blown! and the book a bit ruined. So Persephone's little promise, that's not so little, got her in quite the pickle with Hades. On top of the fact that she LITERALLY CANNOT tell him, it seems like her entire world is crumbling around her and she handles it the best that she can. Unfortunately there were times i wasn't sure if she knew what she was doing or not but she was making such bad decisions and i was annoyed with her. I didn't want her to be making those stupid decisions. Alas...anyways she didn't piss me off that much cause i figured i knew what was going on, and if you pay attention enough which is one of the great qualities of these books is that things are worded very precisely and you need to pay very close attention. Anyways but she does try to take things into her own hands but she knows when to get help...if she can. i don't blame her for her situation because she was pushed into a corner with no other options and no ways out, not even a secret special escape to the underworld either to that hot husband of hers.
Hades: I LOVED HIM. While he wasn't in it as much as i would have liked him to be, when he was in it, he was in it! i mean he was throwing off the hot vibe, the super protective vibe, the look at me i am sort of adorable vibe, the everything you want in a Undead King who happens to be your husband vibe. Really he was twisted and evil when he needed to be, and but sweet and caring when he was with Persephone, and if you know the Greek Gods and you are like that not right, well read the first one and realize that Hades is unbelievably sweet.
Melissa: THE BEST FRIEND...yeah right best friend my ass! Okay first off I read my friend's Nellysa's review before i read this, anyways so i knew right off that the bat what to expect from Melissa but in the first half of the book i was like Nellysa why you so angry with Melissa? I totally understood where Melissa was coming from at first. She felt like she had not other option other than the plan that was set for her... i mean she was literally born for this she never got a choice, and i understand wanting a choice but the way she handled it was wrong. I could understand maybe wanting a day or a week from Persephone but she demanded was over the top, so not only that BUT she turned out to be ever more of a MAJOR bitch! I mean like WHAT THE HELL? I seriously wanted to jump into the book and punch her in the face. I was...i am still pissed off at her. WHAT A ASS. seriously she fools you into giving her your pity at the beginning of the book, don't fall for it. and while she almost redeems herself somewhat...well i just can't easily accept this. sorry Melissa but you girl are going to have to grovel to get my love back!
Aphrodite: Now she happens to be one of my favorite Goddesses, because i think she would be a fun one to mess around with. Like character wise. And seriously by the end of the book i don't know really how much i feel about her. But this is what i know: i don't really like the fact at all that she acts superior to everyone, its more of a personal thing, i get it she is a Goddess, but that is why i love Persephone so much because she is doll and doesn't think that way. anyways i don't like that at all. She seems really sweet at first....well i mean we are talking about the Goddess of Love/Beauty what do you expect. Anyways she is a puzzle....
Joel: you remember him? the hottie blondie? (don't ever trust the blonde is my catchphrase ;)) anyways he is sweet but something feels off for me about him. There is just....i don't know read the book and you will find out.
So i guess that is all, since i already told you about the ending, you will want to have the end book on deck, luckily the amazon e-book i know has the first? or more chapters the next book i am nice and only read the first few chapters and stopped to write this review. :)
Alright so if you enjoyed this review then i am doing something right, right? well if you didn't well then i am sorry but there isn't i can do about that is there. anyways! if you have read this, or you want to read something after these series, or you want to see what i wrote about the first book, mayhaps the next one in a couple days? anyways! i do a blog with a friend and that friend tends to do contemporary fiction while i do all the paranormal, scifi, fantasy, Gods and Goddesses stuff. so check us out if you have time, if you want, or if you don't then don't can't make you and i wouldn't :) have a fantastic day here is the link: http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp...
So song choice? "Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch (Florence from Florence and the machine) for the beginning of the book for a lots and lots of peoples. "Howl" by Florence and the Machine, and sorry I can NOT resist "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" by Death Cab For Cutie.
First thoughts, well before that actually: THIS IS A SECOND IN THE SERIES, Will this have spoilers of the first book, most likely. Will it have spoilers for this book? nope. If they are they are going to be hidden and lucky you i am super sweet and i will even warn you before. ;) NOW ONTO FIRST THOUGHTS
First thoughts: I was dragging my feet on starting this, which is strange because I really liked the first one, like i mentioned in that review, i really wanted to get on this Gods and Goddesses bandwagon but the first i tried was the Goddess Test and i got i think two chapters in and i wanted to punch myself in the face. This series was a blessing! I loved the first one. And now i am really glad that i dragged my feet cause WOW THAT ENDING IS CRUEL. well anyways MOVING ON FROM THAT. What did i think of this one? Completely separate from the first because i am bad and i can't really remember exactly all my exact feelings about it .... but i was a fool to wait! i admit it, i am a big girl. I really liked it, nicely paced, doing some new interesting things, yes, superbly awesome.
Thoughts on Plot: NOW for some really odd reason i went into this thinking it was going to be a bit slower paced, boy was i wrong. It kept me interested page one to the last page. I will openly admit there were a LOT of times i wanted to jump to the book and attack people. And while there was a lot going on plot wise, and the plot was good, and did keep me guessing a bit, a lot was going on between the characters so characters is what i will probably focus the most on. anyways i really do like the plot, and like i said it actually surprised me a couple of times. i think i was a little frustrated, which is a good thing, which sounds weird even i know this, but its because (i sincerely hope, and even if its not what you intended Kaitlin just say it was ;)) that Kaitlin Bevis intentionally made it so that the readers were as frustrated and confused as Persephone.
well since we are talking about her ON TO THE CHARACTERS, doot, doot, doo, doo! (you know sound effects just don't work as well on paper...damn onamonapia
Characters:
Persephone: Soooo omgosh! poor Persephone! She is caught in quite a little pickle! now if you are still reading this review and haven't read the first one yet and you are all like oh well this girl isn't going to spoil anything from the first one you'd be wrong i am about to do that. if you read the first one you will know about this, if you haven't then prepare to stop reading this or have your mind blown! and the book a bit ruined. So Persephone's little promise, that's not so little, got her in quite the pickle with Hades. On top of the fact that she LITERALLY CANNOT tell him, it seems like her entire world is crumbling around her and she handles it the best that she can. Unfortunately there were times i wasn't sure if she knew what she was doing or not but she was making such bad decisions and i was annoyed with her. I didn't want her to be making those stupid decisions. Alas...anyways she didn't piss me off that much cause i figured i knew what was going on, and if you pay attention enough which is one of the great qualities of these books is that things are worded very precisely and you need to pay very close attention. Anyways but she does try to take things into her own hands but she knows when to get help...if she can. i don't blame her for her situation because she was pushed into a corner with no other options and no ways out, not even a secret special escape to the underworld either to that hot husband of hers.
Hades: I LOVED HIM. While he wasn't in it as much as i would have liked him to be, when he was in it, he was in it! i mean he was throwing off the hot vibe, the super protective vibe, the look at me i am sort of adorable vibe, the everything you want in a Undead King who happens to be your husband vibe. Really he was twisted and evil when he needed to be, and but sweet and caring when he was with Persephone, and if you know the Greek Gods and you are like that not right, well read the first one and realize that Hades is unbelievably sweet.
Melissa: THE BEST FRIEND...yeah right best friend my ass! Okay first off I read my friend's Nellysa's review before i read this, anyways so i knew right off that the bat what to expect from Melissa but in the first half of the book i was like Nellysa why you so angry with Melissa? I totally understood where Melissa was coming from at first. She felt like she had not other option other than the plan that was set for her... i mean she was literally born for this she never got a choice, and i understand wanting a choice but the way she handled it was wrong. I could understand maybe wanting a day or a week from Persephone but she demanded was over the top, so not only that BUT she turned out to be ever more of a MAJOR bitch! I mean like WHAT THE HELL? I seriously wanted to jump into the book and punch her in the face. I was...i am still pissed off at her. WHAT A ASS. seriously she fools you into giving her your pity at the beginning of the book, don't fall for it. and while she almost redeems herself somewhat...well i just can't easily accept this. sorry Melissa but you girl are going to have to grovel to get my love back!
Aphrodite: Now she happens to be one of my favorite Goddesses, because i think she would be a fun one to mess around with. Like character wise. And seriously by the end of the book i don't know really how much i feel about her. But this is what i know: i don't really like the fact at all that she acts superior to everyone, its more of a personal thing, i get it she is a Goddess, but that is why i love Persephone so much because she is doll and doesn't think that way. anyways i don't like that at all. She seems really sweet at first....well i mean we are talking about the Goddess of Love/Beauty what do you expect. Anyways she is a puzzle....
Joel: you remember him? the hottie blondie? (don't ever trust the blonde is my catchphrase ;)) anyways he is sweet but something feels off for me about him. There is just....i don't know read the book and you will find out.
So i guess that is all, since i already told you about the ending, you will want to have the end book on deck, luckily the amazon e-book i know has the first? or more chapters the next book i am nice and only read the first few chapters and stopped to write this review. :)
Alright so if you enjoyed this review then i am doing something right, right? well if you didn't well then i am sorry but there isn't i can do about that is there. anyways! if you have read this, or you want to read something after these series, or you want to see what i wrote about the first book, mayhaps the next one in a couple days? anyways! i do a blog with a friend and that friend tends to do contemporary fiction while i do all the paranormal, scifi, fantasy, Gods and Goddesses stuff. so check us out if you have time, if you want, or if you don't then don't can't make you and i wouldn't :) have a fantastic day here is the link: http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp...
December 23, 2012
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3.5 stars
I'm kind of bummed that I didn't quite enjoy Daughter of the Earth and Sky as much as Persephone . It was still a pretty good book, but I think I started nitpicking at a few things that bugged me, and then that was all I could think about.
Persephone's attitude in the beginning of the book bugged me. Maybe that's what contributed to my iffy feelings about the book—I didn't start off on great terms with her. Sometimes Persephone was just a bit stupid and annoying. At the beginning, Persephone was complaining about the lack of intimacy between her and Hades, because Hades was still iffy of the age difference between them. But then, when he tried to strike up conversation, she got all private and evasive for no reason:
Why even bother giving him grief for asking? It wasn't exactly an invasive question. Then, they go to talk to Poseidon and Hades' only request was that she let him do the talking, and he gave a good reason for it. Then, Persephone marches in and does ALL the talking.
I think my other frustration just came from a lack of understanding. Obviously we know that Persephone promised she wouldn't tell anyone about Thanatos, but I don't understand why she couldn't tell Hades other things. She promised she wouldn't tell anyone that she charmed Thanatos, and that Hades would get no help from her. So why couldn't she tell Hades that she didn't like the Reapers? Why couldn't she tell Hades that Thanatos hurt her? That's not necessarily related to her charming him. When the Muses go missing, Persephone entertains the idea of searching the Underworld for the Muses, but then she says to herself:
Again, that's not telling Hades that she charmed Thanatos. So why couldn't she tell Hades where the Muses were if she found them? I mean, maybe there is a reason; maybe the promise ran deeper than just what she promised not to do, but I felt like I didn't understand the reasoning.
Okay, let's talk about a good thing: Hades is HOT when he's mad and feeling vengeful. I never knew it could be so hot to watch someone's husband fight for his wife's honour.. or in this case, her safety. It kind of gave me a book orgasm.
To be honest, I was hoping to see a little more of Hades and Persephone's relationship in this book. The parts I did see, I loved! Like when Hades was kicking Reapers' asses, or when they were kissing and being intimate.. but I feel like they spent most of the book apart—on "a break" or something.
In between Persephone fighting with her friends, her wobbly relationship with Hades, her fling with a human on the side, and her struggle to deal with the promise she made to Thanatos, I think I just got a little weary of all the negativity in the book. I wanted more moments of happiness, more sweet romance with Hades. I suppose the development was good and things did get better towards the end, but I wanted more highlights in the middle.
Finally, I'm not sure I like where Daughter of the Earth and Sky ended. It just cut off in the middle of an intense, almost-battle scene. I thought the first book was perfect: things got wrapped up nicely, but Kaitlin Bevis still provided a good platform for book two, and gave us something to look forward to. But in Daughter of the Earth and Sky , the main conflict kind of got wrapped up around page 232 (~90%). After that, there was a bit of aftermath, and then the beginning of the conflict that will be in book three. But since we got so far into the beginning of the "book 3 parts", I felt like the book ended too abruptly. I think it should have ended a litte sooner and only given us a taste of what is to come, rather than a huge bite.
I know there's a lot of criticism in this review, so don't get me wrong—it was still a good and enjoyable read. There were just a few things that really bugged me so I felt like I really wanted to address them, and then they kind of dominated my review. But despite those issues, I still enjoyed reading the book. I always looked forward to picking it back up again and I was curious as to how things would finally get resolved. I'll definitely be continuing the series and I look forward to seeing what happens next!
3.5 stars
I'm kind of bummed that I didn't quite enjoy Daughter of the Earth and Sky as much as Persephone . It was still a pretty good book, but I think I started nitpicking at a few things that bugged me, and then that was all I could think about.
Persephone's attitude in the beginning of the book bugged me. Maybe that's what contributed to my iffy feelings about the book—I didn't start off on great terms with her. Sometimes Persephone was just a bit stupid and annoying. At the beginning, Persephone was complaining about the lack of intimacy between her and Hades, because Hades was still iffy of the age difference between them. But then, when he tried to strike up conversation, she got all private and evasive for no reason:
"You used your mom's card, for a thing?" He fiddled with the vents, adjusting the air.
I gave him an incredulous look. "Nosey much?"
"Considerate, actually. I could tell you wanted to talk about something else.
"That's a half-truth if I've ever heard one." I laughed. "You're curious. Maybe I used it for something personal."
"Fine. Don't tell me." Hades turned to look out the window.
I sighed. "It was an application for early enrollment at the University of Georgia.
—Daughter of the Earth and Sky, Pages 21-22
Why even bother giving him grief for asking? It wasn't exactly an invasive question. Then, they go to talk to Poseidon and Hades' only request was that she let him do the talking, and he gave a good reason for it. Then, Persephone marches in and does ALL the talking.
I looked at Hades, and he looked back at me like oh you want help now? What part of let me do the talking was too complicated for you?
—Daughter of the Earth and Sky, Page 48
I think my other frustration just came from a lack of understanding. Obviously we know that Persephone promised she wouldn't tell anyone about Thanatos, but I don't understand why she couldn't tell Hades other things. She promised she wouldn't tell anyone that she charmed Thanatos, and that Hades would get no help from her. So why couldn't she tell Hades that she didn't like the Reapers? Why couldn't she tell Hades that Thanatos hurt her? That's not necessarily related to her charming him. When the Muses go missing, Persephone entertains the idea of searching the Underworld for the Muses, but then she says to herself:
Even if I succeeded, it wasn't like I could tell Hades where they were.
—Daughter of the Earth and Sky, Page 167
Again, that's not telling Hades that she charmed Thanatos. So why couldn't she tell Hades where the Muses were if she found them? I mean, maybe there is a reason; maybe the promise ran deeper than just what she promised not to do, but I felt like I didn't understand the reasoning.
Okay, let's talk about a good thing: Hades is HOT when he's mad and feeling vengeful. I never knew it could be so hot to watch someone's husband fight for his wife's honour.. or in this case, her safety. It kind of gave me a book orgasm.
"Did you touch my wife?" Hades' voice was low and dangerous.
"Yes, but—"
Hades' fist slammed into the Reaper's face. "You seem like the type of guy that likes to experiment. You got real creative tearing my wife's soul to bits. Surely at some point you must have wondered what it felt like."
"You don't understand. It wasn't just—I didn't—There's more—" His voice gave an anguished cry when Hades reached out and grabbed him by the shoulder.
"Please! Stop!" he screamed, writhing in agony.
"How many times did she say that?" Hades demanded. "How many times did you make her beg?" His hand turned white, and it plunged through the Reaper's neck.
"How long could a normal human soul survive this? Did you ever wonder that?" Hades shook the Reaper; he moved limply, like a rag doll. "Let's find out."
—Daughter of the Earth and Sky, Pages 159-161
To be honest, I was hoping to see a little more of Hades and Persephone's relationship in this book. The parts I did see, I loved! Like when Hades was kicking Reapers' asses, or when they were kissing and being intimate.. but I feel like they spent most of the book apart—on "a break" or something.
In between Persephone fighting with her friends, her wobbly relationship with Hades, her fling with a human on the side, and her struggle to deal with the promise she made to Thanatos, I think I just got a little weary of all the negativity in the book. I wanted more moments of happiness, more sweet romance with Hades. I suppose the development was good and things did get better towards the end, but I wanted more highlights in the middle.
Finally, I'm not sure I like where Daughter of the Earth and Sky ended. It just cut off in the middle of an intense, almost-battle scene. I thought the first book was perfect: things got wrapped up nicely, but Kaitlin Bevis still provided a good platform for book two, and gave us something to look forward to. But in Daughter of the Earth and Sky , the main conflict kind of got wrapped up around page 232 (~90%). After that, there was a bit of aftermath, and then the beginning of the conflict that will be in book three. But since we got so far into the beginning of the "book 3 parts", I felt like the book ended too abruptly. I think it should have ended a litte sooner and only given us a taste of what is to come, rather than a huge bite.
I know there's a lot of criticism in this review, so don't get me wrong—it was still a good and enjoyable read. There were just a few things that really bugged me so I felt like I really wanted to address them, and then they kind of dominated my review. But despite those issues, I still enjoyed reading the book. I always looked forward to picking it back up again and I was curious as to how things would finally get resolved. I'll definitely be continuing the series and I look forward to seeing what happens next!
August 21, 2018
Some vows can never be broken, especially if you're a goddess. In the blink of an eye, Persephone went from being an ordinary high school junior in Athens, Georgia, to being the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. She'd thought that once Boreas was out of the way, life could return to being at least close to normal. But, even though she can return to her home in the realm of the living, Persephone is still the Queen of the Underworld, besides the fact that she has fallen in love with Hades. To complicate matters further, Thanatos, a friend from the Underworld, has betrayed her. And, since Thanatos locked her into promising that she wouldn't tell Hades, or anyone else, what he's done, Persephone has no way of telling Hades what's going on, and it's quickly taking a toll on their relationship. She has to choose between her responsibilities as a goddess and her human life, or she risks losing Hades completely. Then, there's the appearance of Aphrodite, another daughter of Zeus, who was born among the ocean waves possessing more charm than she knows how to handle, and was created with no choice but to obey Zeus's every order. Persephone's best friend, priestess, and dearest ally, is furiously jealous when Aphrodite begins winning Persephone's friendship. Persephone turns to a human boy, despite being afraid that their friendship may put Joel in danger. To top everything off, she may not survive the schemes of her father, Zeus, who isn't quite as dead as everyone believed.
I was surprised to find that I enjoyed this sequel to Kaitlin Bevis's Persephone every bit as much, if not more than I did it's predecessor. In many series, the second book doesn't seem to live up to the other books. But, this book managed to fill in background information and provide additional character development without making the story drag. The characters are still amazing and the storyline was very well thought out. Kaitlin does such a great job of portraying what everyone is feeling. The scene where Persephone and Hades find Aphrodite was just so incredibly well done. You could just feel the tension and drama radiating from them. I absolutely love the relationship between Hades and Persephone. They just complement each other so well. I enjoyed every moment of this book and as soon as I was finished found myself having to immediately start reading book 3 because I couldn't bear to wait any longer to see what happens next.
I was surprised to find that I enjoyed this sequel to Kaitlin Bevis's Persephone every bit as much, if not more than I did it's predecessor. In many series, the second book doesn't seem to live up to the other books. But, this book managed to fill in background information and provide additional character development without making the story drag. The characters are still amazing and the storyline was very well thought out. Kaitlin does such a great job of portraying what everyone is feeling. The scene where Persephone and Hades find Aphrodite was just so incredibly well done. You could just feel the tension and drama radiating from them. I absolutely love the relationship between Hades and Persephone. They just complement each other so well. I enjoyed every moment of this book and as soon as I was finished found myself having to immediately start reading book 3 because I couldn't bear to wait any longer to see what happens next.
February 13, 2018
can't get enough
December 24, 2012
I loved the first book of this series, Persephone, so I had high hopes for the sequel. I wasn't disappointed. This series is such a fun read! It combines interesting teenage drama with the fantastical and fascinating world of the Greek gods. Even if you aren't a fan of the old Greek stories like The Odyssey (I teach it, and...shhh...it's not my favorite), this is different. Like the Percy Jackson series (which I loved), this series allows you to experience the wonder and intrigue of the gods - all of their powers, their charisma, their own drama, their unique personalities - but in a modern setting, which makes the plot and characters easier to read, more understandable, and even more likable.
For this book specifically, part of what I loved was the fast-paced drama and action. After the first few chapters I didn't want to put it down! The first book left us at a cliff-hanger, so it wasn't hard to get back into the suspense of waiting for it to resolve. But in the meantime, the way Kaitlin Bevis writes is very easy to read. One of her strengths, I think, is her dialogue. It's believable, witty, and oftentimes cracked me up. Besides her writing, the plot is very captivating. It was fun figuring things out as Persephone did and following her in her adventures. It was also rewarding to go through her relationship drama with her and then be there with her when it was resolved.
I also loved how the message of honesty was very prevalent throughout the book. She struggles so much with her mother not being honest with her, and then not being able to be honest with her husband about a very important matter caused a lot of problems as well as her own inner turmoil. But in the end, the way she and Hades are completely honest with each other and completely trust each other was a beautiful picture of a marriage. I'm not saying their relationship is ideal or something we should emulate (they're gods after all, not human), but it was very neat to see and very special. I know some people may have some issues with Hades being older than Persephone and that being weird. To that, all I have to say is 1) Hades has more than proved himself as a good guy, not wanting to take advantage of Persephone but actually pushing her away out of love and respect until she convinced him she knew what she was doing, 2) Back when the Greek myths were told (and actually not even that long ago), people married as young as Persephone and nobody thought it was weird, and 3) It's fiction...so get over it.
The only thing I didn't like was how it wasn't long enough! I wanted more! Not to mention one of the biggest cliff-hangers known to man! It's okay, though. I'll just have to wait until next spring. I think I can manage... I think...
For this book specifically, part of what I loved was the fast-paced drama and action. After the first few chapters I didn't want to put it down! The first book left us at a cliff-hanger, so it wasn't hard to get back into the suspense of waiting for it to resolve. But in the meantime, the way Kaitlin Bevis writes is very easy to read. One of her strengths, I think, is her dialogue. It's believable, witty, and oftentimes cracked me up. Besides her writing, the plot is very captivating. It was fun figuring things out as Persephone did and following her in her adventures. It was also rewarding to go through her relationship drama with her and then be there with her when it was resolved.
I also loved how the message of honesty was very prevalent throughout the book. She struggles so much with her mother not being honest with her, and then not being able to be honest with her husband about a very important matter caused a lot of problems as well as her own inner turmoil. But in the end, the way she and Hades are completely honest with each other and completely trust each other was a beautiful picture of a marriage. I'm not saying their relationship is ideal or something we should emulate (they're gods after all, not human), but it was very neat to see and very special. I know some people may have some issues with Hades being older than Persephone and that being weird. To that, all I have to say is 1) Hades has more than proved himself as a good guy, not wanting to take advantage of Persephone but actually pushing her away out of love and respect until she convinced him she knew what she was doing, 2) Back when the Greek myths were told (and actually not even that long ago), people married as young as Persephone and nobody thought it was weird, and 3) It's fiction...so get over it.
The only thing I didn't like was how it wasn't long enough! I wanted more! Not to mention one of the biggest cliff-hangers known to man! It's okay, though. I'll just have to wait until next spring. I think I can manage... I think...
August 24, 2015
This is the second book in the Daughters of Zeus series. I got a copy of this book to review through NetGalley. The third book in the series, The Iron Queen, came out in June of 2015. I have really been enjoying this series; I love the take on mythology and have really enjoyed the characters and the Underworld.
This book picks up where the last left off. Persephone has returned to the surface and is struggling to try and get back to her normal teenage life. However, the fact that Thanatos is betraying Hades and that Persephone is locked in an oath not to tell Hades is really eating at her. Persephone is trying to forget her love for Hades and focus on things like college. Then things get weird; another daughter is born to Zeus. Her name is Aphrodite and she was born out of the sea. Persephone gets saddled with trying to get Aphrodite to learn how to act human, but Aphrodite's incredibly charm is making things difficult. Of course Persephone can’t help but wonder is Aphrodite is somehow part of Zeus’s plan to destroy her.
This was a well done continuation of this young adult series that features a modern day teen that finds out she is a Daughter of Zeus. There is a lot of mythology in here which I really enjoy. I also enjoyed the characters. This was a quick and engaging read that was fun and enjoyable.
I loved watching how Persephone has grown from the first book. She is beginning to accept her duties as Goddess of the Underworld and struggling to merge these duties with her human life. She is slowly coming to terms with the fact that she may not be able to have a human life.
Her and Hades have wonderful chemistry and the struggle between them is both endearing and frustrating. Hades doesn’t want to take advantage of such a young and new Goddess, but Persephone is frustrated by his dismissal of her feelings as a childlike infatuation. This book sees them spending more time apart as Persephone tries to prove both to herself and Hades that she can stand on her own two feet.
I continue to enjoy the surrounding gods/goddesses and demi-gods. They are all interesting to read about.
The writing flows very well and is very easy to read. The story is incredibly engaging and hard to put down. In general this is just a very fun and light read that is perfect for summer. This book does end on a horrible cliffhanger so I am very eager to read book three, The Iron Queen.
Overall I really enjoyed this continuation of the Daughters of Zeus series. I love the characters and mythology throughout. This is a fast-paced and engaging read that I really enjoyed reading. I would definitely recommend this whole series to fans of young adult book who enjoy mythology. I can’t wait to read The Iron Queen!
This book picks up where the last left off. Persephone has returned to the surface and is struggling to try and get back to her normal teenage life. However, the fact that Thanatos is betraying Hades and that Persephone is locked in an oath not to tell Hades is really eating at her. Persephone is trying to forget her love for Hades and focus on things like college. Then things get weird; another daughter is born to Zeus. Her name is Aphrodite and she was born out of the sea. Persephone gets saddled with trying to get Aphrodite to learn how to act human, but Aphrodite's incredibly charm is making things difficult. Of course Persephone can’t help but wonder is Aphrodite is somehow part of Zeus’s plan to destroy her.
This was a well done continuation of this young adult series that features a modern day teen that finds out she is a Daughter of Zeus. There is a lot of mythology in here which I really enjoy. I also enjoyed the characters. This was a quick and engaging read that was fun and enjoyable.
I loved watching how Persephone has grown from the first book. She is beginning to accept her duties as Goddess of the Underworld and struggling to merge these duties with her human life. She is slowly coming to terms with the fact that she may not be able to have a human life.
Her and Hades have wonderful chemistry and the struggle between them is both endearing and frustrating. Hades doesn’t want to take advantage of such a young and new Goddess, but Persephone is frustrated by his dismissal of her feelings as a childlike infatuation. This book sees them spending more time apart as Persephone tries to prove both to herself and Hades that she can stand on her own two feet.
I continue to enjoy the surrounding gods/goddesses and demi-gods. They are all interesting to read about.
The writing flows very well and is very easy to read. The story is incredibly engaging and hard to put down. In general this is just a very fun and light read that is perfect for summer. This book does end on a horrible cliffhanger so I am very eager to read book three, The Iron Queen.
Overall I really enjoyed this continuation of the Daughters of Zeus series. I love the characters and mythology throughout. This is a fast-paced and engaging read that I really enjoyed reading. I would definitely recommend this whole series to fans of young adult book who enjoy mythology. I can’t wait to read The Iron Queen!
December 22, 2012
I love the first book in this series and I was ecstatic when I received Daughter of Earth and Sky to review. If you follow my reviews at all, you know that I am a big fan of mythology and a huge fan of Hades. So, safe to say that this book is right up my alley.
A lot of things that were started in the first book (Persephone) came to a head in Daughter of Earth and Sky, things that I was really excited to see the resolution to and Bevis didn't disappoint. This novel is full of emotional highs and lows . It was a roller-coaster of emotion that I just didn't want to get off of... and I didn't until it was finished. In fact, once I opened the book I very rarely strayed away from it.
I enjoyed the character development in this book. We get to see more sides of Hades than we did in the first book and Persephone seems to grow into herself and her new roles. Hades is more willing to drop his guard around his wife (most of the time) and he is put through situations that really show his character. Persephone seems to have come to terms with being a Goddess and Queen of the Underworld... well, a lot more than she had before. By the end of the novel, she really has a better understanding of who she is, what she wants, what she doesn't and some of her (im)mortal flaws.
I think that the villains in this novel were spectacularly done. I mean, I hated them. Some of the things that they put Persephone and Hades through were enough to make me scream. Just typing about them now is enough to make me super mad when I think about them!
All in all, I think I may have liked this book more than the first one - which is saying something. This is an excellent series and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for their next read.
A lot of things that were started in the first book (Persephone) came to a head in Daughter of Earth and Sky, things that I was really excited to see the resolution to and Bevis didn't disappoint. This novel is full of emotional highs and lows . It was a roller-coaster of emotion that I just didn't want to get off of... and I didn't until it was finished. In fact, once I opened the book I very rarely strayed away from it.
I enjoyed the character development in this book. We get to see more sides of Hades than we did in the first book and Persephone seems to grow into herself and her new roles. Hades is more willing to drop his guard around his wife (most of the time) and he is put through situations that really show his character. Persephone seems to have come to terms with being a Goddess and Queen of the Underworld... well, a lot more than she had before. By the end of the novel, she really has a better understanding of who she is, what she wants, what she doesn't and some of her (im)mortal flaws.
I think that the villains in this novel were spectacularly done. I mean, I hated them. Some of the things that they put Persephone and Hades through were enough to make me scream. Just typing about them now is enough to make me super mad when I think about them!
All in all, I think I may have liked this book more than the first one - which is saying something. This is an excellent series and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for their next read.
April 5, 2013
Review also posted at Ja čitam, a ti?
I guess this had to happen sooner or later. For the first time since I've started reviewing and blogging I forgot to do a review for a book. I'm extremely sorry for that and I'll give my best not to do this again.
So few months ago I've read the first book in Daughter of Zeus series. If you want you can check my review for Persephone here. Now it's time to do what I should have done a while ago - the review for the second book in this series Daughter of the Earth and Sky.
As you can get from the titles this is about greek mythology. I'm really fascinated by that and long time ago I've read many myths but as time passes I've forgotten many things. Somehow I've managed to miss Persephone. I was really happy to hear more about that myth and really enjoyed the story. Here the story continues. After everything she has been through in the first book she though that now it was time for everything to go back to normal. She should know better. Hades was still on her mind and not only because everything that happened between then but also she has a big secret and unfortunately she cannot tell anyone. Even though that'd help many she was young and naive once upon a time. Now she must fight and find a way to tell the truth. Not to mention that Zeus is still stalking her and Aphrodite decided to get her piece of all of this.
Over all I really enjoyed this sequel. As far as I know the third book titled The Iron Queen should be out on May 17th. I'm really looking forward to reading the book and finding out more about mythology. Needless to say Hades is also something I'm looking forward reading about.
I guess this had to happen sooner or later. For the first time since I've started reviewing and blogging I forgot to do a review for a book. I'm extremely sorry for that and I'll give my best not to do this again.
So few months ago I've read the first book in Daughter of Zeus series. If you want you can check my review for Persephone here. Now it's time to do what I should have done a while ago - the review for the second book in this series Daughter of the Earth and Sky.
As you can get from the titles this is about greek mythology. I'm really fascinated by that and long time ago I've read many myths but as time passes I've forgotten many things. Somehow I've managed to miss Persephone. I was really happy to hear more about that myth and really enjoyed the story. Here the story continues. After everything she has been through in the first book she though that now it was time for everything to go back to normal. She should know better. Hades was still on her mind and not only because everything that happened between then but also she has a big secret and unfortunately she cannot tell anyone. Even though that'd help many she was young and naive once upon a time. Now she must fight and find a way to tell the truth. Not to mention that Zeus is still stalking her and Aphrodite decided to get her piece of all of this.
Over all I really enjoyed this sequel. As far as I know the third book titled The Iron Queen should be out on May 17th. I'm really looking forward to reading the book and finding out more about mythology. Needless to say Hades is also something I'm looking forward reading about.
November 8, 2013
*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
My name is Kimber Leigh and I'm a mythology addict. Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic; doesn't really matter, I love it all. My favorite pair has always been Hades and Persephone. It irks me that Hades tends to be portrayed as a villain. Perhaps this is part of the reason I like this series so much. Far and away, my favorite of the three books is the first, Persephone.
Persephone is an amazingly strong and intelligent girl. Her inner strength was apparent in the first book but really shone through in the second, and to survive what she endured in the third is awe inspiring. Because her mother, Demeter, raised her as a human, Persephone has a very hard time adjusting to her godhood.
I love the way Ms. Bevis portrays Hades, probably because it's the way I've always pictured him. Devastatingly handsome, strong, ruthless yet caring. Doesn't really matter that he's millennia too old for the seventeen year old goddess. His relationship with Persephone is intense from the start. As much as he wishes otherwise, the guy is hooked on the goddess of spring.
Daughter of the Earth and Sky is a dark tale as Persephone struggles to deal with her entire life crashing down around her. She is tortured both mentally and physically by Thanatos and his reapers. Her priestess, Melissa, decides to alienate herself, leaving Persephone alone. I enjoyed it, even though it was so much darker than Persephone.
I highly recommend The Daughters of Zeus series to everyone high school and up that enjoys a fast-paced, intriguing paranormal romance with engaging characters. If you like mythology then this is definitely the series for you.
My name is Kimber Leigh and I'm a mythology addict. Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic; doesn't really matter, I love it all. My favorite pair has always been Hades and Persephone. It irks me that Hades tends to be portrayed as a villain. Perhaps this is part of the reason I like this series so much. Far and away, my favorite of the three books is the first, Persephone.
Persephone is an amazingly strong and intelligent girl. Her inner strength was apparent in the first book but really shone through in the second, and to survive what she endured in the third is awe inspiring. Because her mother, Demeter, raised her as a human, Persephone has a very hard time adjusting to her godhood.
I love the way Ms. Bevis portrays Hades, probably because it's the way I've always pictured him. Devastatingly handsome, strong, ruthless yet caring. Doesn't really matter that he's millennia too old for the seventeen year old goddess. His relationship with Persephone is intense from the start. As much as he wishes otherwise, the guy is hooked on the goddess of spring.
Daughter of the Earth and Sky is a dark tale as Persephone struggles to deal with her entire life crashing down around her. She is tortured both mentally and physically by Thanatos and his reapers. Her priestess, Melissa, decides to alienate herself, leaving Persephone alone. I enjoyed it, even though it was so much darker than Persephone.
I highly recommend The Daughters of Zeus series to everyone high school and up that enjoys a fast-paced, intriguing paranormal romance with engaging characters. If you like mythology then this is definitely the series for you.
April 24, 2013
I got a copy for review in exchange for an honest review.
When I started this book I doubted that it could be better than the first book, because in the first book Persephone learns about who she is and I had no idea how this book could top that. I was wrong, this book was even better than the first book!
Now Persephone knows who she is the story focuses more on new problems and Persephone struggling with the consequences of a decision she made at the end of book 1. I really liked where the story went, although I also got annoyed at a few places.
The characters develop more in this book and I like Persephone more and more, she really shows her strength in this book and I really think that beside a few stupid decisions she made many good ones as well. She really shows her strength and determination in this book. I also liked reading more about her and Hades, I really like their romance. Also a new character is introduced in this book, although I wished we would get to know her better. She is interesting and I would like to know more about her, but the focus of this book is really on Persephone and her problems.
The story is fast paced and interesting. I really liked it and just wanted to keep reading to know what happened next. I was really surprised a few times by the turn of events and the story ends in a cliffhanger and I really can’t wait to read the next book.
To conclude: this book surprised me by being even better than the first book. I liked getting to know Persephone better and I really like her strength.
When I started this book I doubted that it could be better than the first book, because in the first book Persephone learns about who she is and I had no idea how this book could top that. I was wrong, this book was even better than the first book!
Now Persephone knows who she is the story focuses more on new problems and Persephone struggling with the consequences of a decision she made at the end of book 1. I really liked where the story went, although I also got annoyed at a few places.
The characters develop more in this book and I like Persephone more and more, she really shows her strength in this book and I really think that beside a few stupid decisions she made many good ones as well. She really shows her strength and determination in this book. I also liked reading more about her and Hades, I really like their romance. Also a new character is introduced in this book, although I wished we would get to know her better. She is interesting and I would like to know more about her, but the focus of this book is really on Persephone and her problems.
The story is fast paced and interesting. I really liked it and just wanted to keep reading to know what happened next. I was really surprised a few times by the turn of events and the story ends in a cliffhanger and I really can’t wait to read the next book.
To conclude: this book surprised me by being even better than the first book. I liked getting to know Persephone better and I really like her strength.
July 8, 2016
I want to give 5 stars to this books, I really want they are really good, but always something is missing....
In this one I guess it was the frustration that Hades didn't listen to her, while Melissa did, like he was listening to her but not to her words.. Do I make sense, as well as I was annoyed when he did not fight for her and let her full around with Joel. I knew that he was a God, he was just too charming, his timing was always amazing, I was suspecting his true identity but I did not want to believe it.
Aphrodite was a good addition to this characters. Only Apollo, and Artemis... I do not want to think they are dead lol I knew that she was not 100% honest as well. When they first met her she was a dummy, and then she became this true Goddess... She was always foolish, even in old mythology books, I guess being the love goddess leaves you unguarded.
Overall, it was a good book, nice story, I am glad that they finally got together, I am kind of sorry for Thanatos, even though he was an asshole in this one book, but I remember that he was actually funny, so I have a little bit of compassion left for him.
In this one I guess it was the frustration that Hades didn't listen to her, while Melissa did, like he was listening to her but not to her words.. Do I make sense, as well as I was annoyed when he did not fight for her and let her full around with Joel. I knew that he was a God, he was just too charming, his timing was always amazing, I was suspecting his true identity but I did not want to believe it.
Aphrodite was a good addition to this characters. Only Apollo, and Artemis... I do not want to think they are dead lol I knew that she was not 100% honest as well. When they first met her she was a dummy, and then she became this true Goddess... She was always foolish, even in old mythology books, I guess being the love goddess leaves you unguarded.
Overall, it was a good book, nice story, I am glad that they finally got together, I am kind of sorry for Thanatos, even though he was an asshole in this one book, but I remember that he was actually funny, so I have a little bit of compassion left for him.
June 24, 2018
Some vows can never be broken, especially with you've recently found out you’re a goddess.
In the flick of a eyelash Persephone has gone from being a high school junior in Athens, Georgia to the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. Under his platonic protection, she’s waiting for springtime, when Boreas, the sinister god of winter, will stop stalking her.
But even Hades can’t keep Boreas and his minions from threatening her. Finally she escaped back to the world of the living. Maybe she can just go back to normal—and forget that she’s fallen in love with Hades.
She’s wrong.
CHARCATERS-
I loved Persephone, she really is a great character and I am so enchanted with this story that I love all the characters and I love their personalities and the things that make them who they are.
ROMANCE-
Hades and Persephone are so beautiful together and I think their moments together are super cute and amazing.
PLOT-
The whole retelling is just such a good idea and is really amazing.
ENDING-
I am so ready to move on and read the next book.
Characters-9/10
Romance-10/10
Plot-10/10
Ending-9/10
Speed-10/10
In the flick of a eyelash Persephone has gone from being a high school junior in Athens, Georgia to the wife of Hades, god of the Underworld. Under his platonic protection, she’s waiting for springtime, when Boreas, the sinister god of winter, will stop stalking her.
But even Hades can’t keep Boreas and his minions from threatening her. Finally she escaped back to the world of the living. Maybe she can just go back to normal—and forget that she’s fallen in love with Hades.
She’s wrong.
CHARCATERS-
I loved Persephone, she really is a great character and I am so enchanted with this story that I love all the characters and I love their personalities and the things that make them who they are.
ROMANCE-
Hades and Persephone are so beautiful together and I think their moments together are super cute and amazing.
PLOT-
The whole retelling is just such a good idea and is really amazing.
ENDING-
I am so ready to move on and read the next book.
Characters-9/10
Romance-10/10
Plot-10/10
Ending-9/10
Speed-10/10
July 27, 2016
Going back to normal? Not for Persephone! Having to choose between a human life and one of a goddess is not an ideal situation especially with all of the turmoil of the immortal world.
I absolutely adore books about Greek mythology and this once certainly doesn’t disappoint! The complexities between Persephone and Hades are enjoyably sexy and Hades is scrumptious! It is great in this book how Persephone can focus on all of the problems she is faced with because she now knows who she is. This is an amazing trilogy and I can’t wait for the next and final book to come out.
Note: I was given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely adore books about Greek mythology and this once certainly doesn’t disappoint! The complexities between Persephone and Hades are enjoyably sexy and Hades is scrumptious! It is great in this book how Persephone can focus on all of the problems she is faced with because she now knows who she is. This is an amazing trilogy and I can’t wait for the next and final book to come out.
Note: I was given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2017
I love Hades! The story is steeped in greek mythology. The author did a great job with the complexity of the plot. It was a little on the short side, but otherwise, good! Four glittery stars!
December 9, 2015
5 Stars. ♡this series
December 8, 2021
This was a bit better, in the sense of more mature. That was nice. And it was catchy, a bit less than the previous book, but still enough to make me read it in 4 days. I'm gonna start the third book in the series now. The ending was meh, I would have liked to have it more like the first book. Where it was an open end but also not... Hope this series keeps on delivering.
March 10, 2013
Originally posted at City of Books
Daughter of the Earth and Sky is an amazing sequel to Persephone. We get to see more Greek gods and goddesses, and there are a lot of interesting plot twists. I loved Persephone and Hades even more in this book, if that's possible! And now I honestly cannot wait to read The Iron Queen, the next book in the series.
In this book, we are introduced to Aphrodite. She's different from the original Greek goddess in the sense that she has just been created, and has no idea what effect she has on people. Persephone and Hades decide to help her, but little do they know of the dire consequences of their actions. Persephone is in even more danger in this book, as Zeus and Thanatos get bolder. No matter how hard she tries, she can't tell Hades the truth about Thanatos. Moreover, she makes friends with a cute guy called Joel, who's human and very much interested in her. All of this drives a wedge between Persephone and Hades. But can the two of them reconcile their differences before it's too late?
Persephone has a lot to deal with in this book. Not only is Hades hurt that she's keeping something from him, but she also has to deal with the reapers that Thanatos is sending after her, as well as figure out what to do with Aphrodite. Oh, and her best friend Melissa is planning to move to Iowa to attend university there. I really admire Persephone for her unfailing strength throughout the novel. Not once did she give up or give in to anyone. She's still undeniably good and pure - nothing can take that from her. But she's also realized that not all the gods are as good as her. In fact, they're far from it. Despite everything that she's going through, she doesn't let any of that break her. She has this no-nonsense and stubborn attitude that helps her find her way. And gets her in trouble, of course. Primarily with Hades.
I seriously loved Hades so much in this book. He's still as awesome and badass as ever, and we do see a darker side to him. He's really protective of Persephone, which I find really sweet. But he's freaking scary whenever something happens to her! Hades is still frustrating in the sense that he believes Persephone to be too young for him, and I wanted to knock some sense into him. Thankfully he got it in the end. Hades has a sense of humour that really shines through in this book, which was something I didn't expect. I also love the way he and Persephone continually tease each other! Here are some of my favourites -
“It could be worse.”
“How?”
“My father ate me.”
***
“Want to go to a movie?” He pointed to a spot on the map. “There’s a theater just down the street that way.”
“The new Dusk movie is out!” I grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the movie theater.
“I meant a good movie."
***
“I rule the Underworld! I’m not supposed to look pretty.”
These scenes really made me laugh out loud! Who knew Hades would be so funny? His love for Persephone is also really obvious in this book, and it was so beautiful to see how much he cares for her. She's his only weakness, the only person who can make him actually feel afraid, for her safety. Persephone finds out a few secrets about Hades, but they manage to get past them.
Demeter, Persephone's mother, really pissed me off in this book. I didn't like her much in the first book either, but in this one she really shows her true colours. She claims to have Persephone's best interests at heart, but all she does is lie to her. Well, technically she can't lie, but her omission of the truth is just as bad. She doesn't trust Hades with Persephone, and she's completely blind to their love. She can't see that Hades can keep her daughter safe. She thinks she's the only one who can do that, and she ends up making a lot of mistakes in this book.
Aphrodite is a character that I didn't initially like. I never trusted her, and I didn't like the way she made Persephone doubt herself and Hades. She's a terrible influence on Persephone, even causing a rift between her and Melissa. Aphrodite can charm anyone, and her charm is even more powerful than Persephone's. She uses this to her advantage. We find out a few things about Aphrodite in this book, good as well as bad things. I'm really intrigued to find out more about her in The Iron Queen, because she really piqued my interest.
Daughter of the Earth and Sky is filled with misunderstanding and suspense, with Persephone torn between Hades and Joel - her fate as a goddess and her possible life as a human. But Persephone knows that Hades is the only one for her. I never did like Joel, either, since he was coming in between her and Hades. There's a cliffhanger at the end - not an impossibly huge one, but enough to make me beg for the next book! Thank goodness I only have to wait a couple of months. I loved this book so much that I've already re-read it in the week I read it, and it was just as good the second time. If you haven't started this series yet, get to it now!
Daughter of the Earth and Sky is an amazing sequel to Persephone. We get to see more Greek gods and goddesses, and there are a lot of interesting plot twists. I loved Persephone and Hades even more in this book, if that's possible! And now I honestly cannot wait to read The Iron Queen, the next book in the series.
In this book, we are introduced to Aphrodite. She's different from the original Greek goddess in the sense that she has just been created, and has no idea what effect she has on people. Persephone and Hades decide to help her, but little do they know of the dire consequences of their actions. Persephone is in even more danger in this book, as Zeus and Thanatos get bolder. No matter how hard she tries, she can't tell Hades the truth about Thanatos. Moreover, she makes friends with a cute guy called Joel, who's human and very much interested in her. All of this drives a wedge between Persephone and Hades. But can the two of them reconcile their differences before it's too late?
Persephone has a lot to deal with in this book. Not only is Hades hurt that she's keeping something from him, but she also has to deal with the reapers that Thanatos is sending after her, as well as figure out what to do with Aphrodite. Oh, and her best friend Melissa is planning to move to Iowa to attend university there. I really admire Persephone for her unfailing strength throughout the novel. Not once did she give up or give in to anyone. She's still undeniably good and pure - nothing can take that from her. But she's also realized that not all the gods are as good as her. In fact, they're far from it. Despite everything that she's going through, she doesn't let any of that break her. She has this no-nonsense and stubborn attitude that helps her find her way. And gets her in trouble, of course. Primarily with Hades.
I seriously loved Hades so much in this book. He's still as awesome and badass as ever, and we do see a darker side to him. He's really protective of Persephone, which I find really sweet. But he's freaking scary whenever something happens to her! Hades is still frustrating in the sense that he believes Persephone to be too young for him, and I wanted to knock some sense into him. Thankfully he got it in the end. Hades has a sense of humour that really shines through in this book, which was something I didn't expect. I also love the way he and Persephone continually tease each other! Here are some of my favourites -
“It could be worse.”
“How?”
“My father ate me.”
***
“Want to go to a movie?” He pointed to a spot on the map. “There’s a theater just down the street that way.”
“The new Dusk movie is out!” I grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the movie theater.
“I meant a good movie."
***
“I rule the Underworld! I’m not supposed to look pretty.”
These scenes really made me laugh out loud! Who knew Hades would be so funny? His love for Persephone is also really obvious in this book, and it was so beautiful to see how much he cares for her. She's his only weakness, the only person who can make him actually feel afraid, for her safety. Persephone finds out a few secrets about Hades, but they manage to get past them.
Demeter, Persephone's mother, really pissed me off in this book. I didn't like her much in the first book either, but in this one she really shows her true colours. She claims to have Persephone's best interests at heart, but all she does is lie to her. Well, technically she can't lie, but her omission of the truth is just as bad. She doesn't trust Hades with Persephone, and she's completely blind to their love. She can't see that Hades can keep her daughter safe. She thinks she's the only one who can do that, and she ends up making a lot of mistakes in this book.
Aphrodite is a character that I didn't initially like. I never trusted her, and I didn't like the way she made Persephone doubt herself and Hades. She's a terrible influence on Persephone, even causing a rift between her and Melissa. Aphrodite can charm anyone, and her charm is even more powerful than Persephone's. She uses this to her advantage. We find out a few things about Aphrodite in this book, good as well as bad things. I'm really intrigued to find out more about her in The Iron Queen, because she really piqued my interest.
Daughter of the Earth and Sky is filled with misunderstanding and suspense, with Persephone torn between Hades and Joel - her fate as a goddess and her possible life as a human. But Persephone knows that Hades is the only one for her. I never did like Joel, either, since he was coming in between her and Hades. There's a cliffhanger at the end - not an impossibly huge one, but enough to make me beg for the next book! Thank goodness I only have to wait a couple of months. I loved this book so much that I've already re-read it in the week I read it, and it was just as good the second time. If you haven't started this series yet, get to it now!
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April 5, 2017
I was introduced to this series by Youtube. It is seriously one of the best series/stories I have ever read. I honestly am so happy to have yet another mind-blowing series to add to my list of favorites.
February 19, 2013
Also posted on Rally the Readers.
* A copy was provided by the author for review.
4.5 Stars
Having loved Kaitlin Bevis’s Persephone , I was extremely excited to read the sequel, Daughter of the Earth and Sky. While I found myself a little frustrated at times with Persephone’s actions in this one, they were integral to showing her growing pains as both a teenager on the verge of adulthood and as a goddess. Overall, Daughter of the Earth and Sky is a solid second book that maintains the first book’s momentum and explores in greater depth some of the issues, like the age difference between Persephone and Hades, that were touched upon in the previous novel.
Although in the first book, Persephone seemed to be adjusting as well as she could to her new role as Queen of the Underworld, her return to life on the surface in Daughter of the Earth and Sky is a lot rockier. She’s pretty angry with her mother, Demeter, for withholding so much information from her for most of her life. Their relationship is rather strained in this book, as is Persephone’s relationship with her best friend and priestess, Melissa. Melissa is looking for a bit of independence from a life she didn’t choose but was born into, and she wants to attend college in another state. Also driving a wedge between the girls is Aphrodite, created by Zeus and possessing a dangerous amount of charm. No one knows exactly why Zeus sent her, but under the assumption that it was for some no-good purpose, Hades and Persephone are keeping a close eye on her. As Aphrodite worms her way more and more into Persephone’s life, Melissa gets pushed aside. I wasn’t too enthused with Persephone’s initial handling of both the situation with her mother and with her best friend. I thought she was acting a bit bratty, but I cut her some slack for having so much thrown on her shoulders all at once. She’s finding out that juggling life between two worlds isn’t easy, and her struggle for balance takes center stage in this book. I actually liked that the story took this turn because it gave Persephone’s character development a sense of realism. The story would have been boring if she simply sailed through life now that she knew she was a goddess.
Hades and Persephone’s relationship isn’t spared from some drama, either. Demeter does not approve of it, and Hades himself is wary of them developing serious feelings for each other because of their rather big age difference. Making things even more awkward is the fact that Persephone can’t tell Hades that his underling, Thanatos, is working for Zeus because Thanatos tricked her into staying mum. At one point, Persephone gets angry with Hades for not being able to guess what’s going on. This annoyed me some because I thought her anger was misplaced. Granted, Thanatos was very cunning with how he secured her silence, and I was quite surprised to find out that he was a bad guy at the end of Persephone. But Hades is already doing everything he can to protect Persephone, and it’s like she’s forgotten that. All right, so I’m pretty blind to Hades’s faults because I’ve loved him since the first book, and yeah, maybe he should have caught a whiff of something suspicious going on with Thanatos. Yet I still felt that Persephone was demonstrating the very immaturity that made Hades hesitant to return her affection. As I said before, I wasn’t always happy with Persephone’s actions, but they also illustrated that even goddesses aren’t perfect. I would have been more disappointed if she got everything she wanted, including a happily-ever-after marriage, without having to work for it.
Of the new characters, Poseidon was my favorite. The tension between him and Hades intrigued me greatly. I was not so thrilled with Aphrodite. Even knowing that Zeus was responsible for her grating personality, I still wasn’t keen on her addition. There’s a chance that she may surprise me in the next book, though, considering the twist ending to this book. Oh, and I wouldn’t mind reading more about Poseidon in the next book, too.
Daughter of the Earth and Sky concludes with one shocker of an ending. I thought I had things fairly figured out, but I figured incorrectly. Big time. I congratulate Kaitlin Bevis on completely fooling me with such clever plotting. I await the third book, The Iron Queen , with great anticipation.
* A copy was provided by the author for review.
4.5 Stars
Having loved Kaitlin Bevis’s Persephone , I was extremely excited to read the sequel, Daughter of the Earth and Sky. While I found myself a little frustrated at times with Persephone’s actions in this one, they were integral to showing her growing pains as both a teenager on the verge of adulthood and as a goddess. Overall, Daughter of the Earth and Sky is a solid second book that maintains the first book’s momentum and explores in greater depth some of the issues, like the age difference between Persephone and Hades, that were touched upon in the previous novel.
Although in the first book, Persephone seemed to be adjusting as well as she could to her new role as Queen of the Underworld, her return to life on the surface in Daughter of the Earth and Sky is a lot rockier. She’s pretty angry with her mother, Demeter, for withholding so much information from her for most of her life. Their relationship is rather strained in this book, as is Persephone’s relationship with her best friend and priestess, Melissa. Melissa is looking for a bit of independence from a life she didn’t choose but was born into, and she wants to attend college in another state. Also driving a wedge between the girls is Aphrodite, created by Zeus and possessing a dangerous amount of charm. No one knows exactly why Zeus sent her, but under the assumption that it was for some no-good purpose, Hades and Persephone are keeping a close eye on her. As Aphrodite worms her way more and more into Persephone’s life, Melissa gets pushed aside. I wasn’t too enthused with Persephone’s initial handling of both the situation with her mother and with her best friend. I thought she was acting a bit bratty, but I cut her some slack for having so much thrown on her shoulders all at once. She’s finding out that juggling life between two worlds isn’t easy, and her struggle for balance takes center stage in this book. I actually liked that the story took this turn because it gave Persephone’s character development a sense of realism. The story would have been boring if she simply sailed through life now that she knew she was a goddess.
Hades and Persephone’s relationship isn’t spared from some drama, either. Demeter does not approve of it, and Hades himself is wary of them developing serious feelings for each other because of their rather big age difference. Making things even more awkward is the fact that Persephone can’t tell Hades that his underling, Thanatos, is working for Zeus because Thanatos tricked her into staying mum. At one point, Persephone gets angry with Hades for not being able to guess what’s going on. This annoyed me some because I thought her anger was misplaced. Granted, Thanatos was very cunning with how he secured her silence, and I was quite surprised to find out that he was a bad guy at the end of Persephone. But Hades is already doing everything he can to protect Persephone, and it’s like she’s forgotten that. All right, so I’m pretty blind to Hades’s faults because I’ve loved him since the first book, and yeah, maybe he should have caught a whiff of something suspicious going on with Thanatos. Yet I still felt that Persephone was demonstrating the very immaturity that made Hades hesitant to return her affection. As I said before, I wasn’t always happy with Persephone’s actions, but they also illustrated that even goddesses aren’t perfect. I would have been more disappointed if she got everything she wanted, including a happily-ever-after marriage, without having to work for it.
Of the new characters, Poseidon was my favorite. The tension between him and Hades intrigued me greatly. I was not so thrilled with Aphrodite. Even knowing that Zeus was responsible for her grating personality, I still wasn’t keen on her addition. There’s a chance that she may surprise me in the next book, though, considering the twist ending to this book. Oh, and I wouldn’t mind reading more about Poseidon in the next book, too.
Daughter of the Earth and Sky concludes with one shocker of an ending. I thought I had things fairly figured out, but I figured incorrectly. Big time. I congratulate Kaitlin Bevis on completely fooling me with such clever plotting. I await the third book, The Iron Queen , with great anticipation.
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