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Asphodel #2
Lost to Witchcraft
Deep beneath Greece, Hecate serves the devoted from her home in the Underworld, keeping far away from the dalliances of men, gods, and the world that broke her heart.
When Hera curses one man in particular, Hecate finds herself swept up in the affairs of the pantheon, and begins to wonder if she's intervening for the right reasons — or the right man.
Aeëtes is both a prince and a demigod, who has never entirely fit into the realm of gods or men. He has always done what princes do best — run away — until a meeting with the Queen of the Gods results in Aeëtes being drawn into the politics of Olympus.
Few mortals and immortals alike know the expanse of Hecate's true power, and when she vows to protect Aeëtes from Hera's wrath, no one can be ready for what's unleashed.
Hecate and Aeëtes are going to have to work together to avoid Hera's clutches, but both will have to lower the walls around their hearts and learn to trust each other if they are going to survive.
Molly Tullis’s “Lost to Witchcraft”, the second in the Asphodel Series, takes a look at the ancient world of Greece with a new kind of myth — putting the spotlight back on the powerful women that the world hopes we would forget, and what it means when those women fall in love.
"Lost to Witchcraft" is a mythological historical fiction set in the ancient world; it contains graphic violence, swearing, and sex scenes.
When Hera curses one man in particular, Hecate finds herself swept up in the affairs of the pantheon, and begins to wonder if she's intervening for the right reasons — or the right man.
Aeëtes is both a prince and a demigod, who has never entirely fit into the realm of gods or men. He has always done what princes do best — run away — until a meeting with the Queen of the Gods results in Aeëtes being drawn into the politics of Olympus.
Few mortals and immortals alike know the expanse of Hecate's true power, and when she vows to protect Aeëtes from Hera's wrath, no one can be ready for what's unleashed.
Hecate and Aeëtes are going to have to work together to avoid Hera's clutches, but both will have to lower the walls around their hearts and learn to trust each other if they are going to survive.
Molly Tullis’s “Lost to Witchcraft”, the second in the Asphodel Series, takes a look at the ancient world of Greece with a new kind of myth — putting the spotlight back on the powerful women that the world hopes we would forget, and what it means when those women fall in love.
"Lost to Witchcraft" is a mythological historical fiction set in the ancient world; it contains graphic violence, swearing, and sex scenes.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2023
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Molly Tullis
18 books1,342 followersMolly Tullis would have picked the Phantom of the Opera over Raoul and named her French bulldog Jean Valjean. She only believes in black clothing, red lipstick, and never turns down an iced coffee or tequila. She enjoys writing fantasy, romance, or any genre with an opportunity to insert a dark-haired, morally grey man. Her debut novel, The Romanov Oracle, was inspired by a love of history and a simultaneous desire to rewrite it with more magic.
When not identifying as an author, she identifies as a woman with bangs, finger tattoos, and a nose ring, who can tell you what planets are making you sad.
Her DMs are always open on Instagram and Patreon (@thebibliophileblonde), and you can get information on all upcoming projects at her website.
When not identifying as an author, she identifies as a woman with bangs, finger tattoos, and a nose ring, who can tell you what planets are making you sad.
Her DMs are always open on Instagram and Patreon (@thebibliophileblonde), and you can get information on all upcoming projects at her website.
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June 20, 2022
“Welcome to Hecate’s kitchen. Everyone’s welcome.”
A few things I knew before going into this book:
💫 I am obsessed with Hecate.
💫 Grumpy/sunshine was going to come in full force.
💫 I would instantly be attracted (and heavily so) to Aeëtes quick wit.
Now that I’ve officially finished, I can confirm all of the points above are true. Even more so was how much I loved this dynamic. Grumpy/sunshine is always a winner but the real kicker here is the woven vulnerability in Hecate and Aeëtes both separately and together. The story itself was able to capture and manage the variations in humour, magic, battling inner demons on a deep emotional level and bring us some “new” characters as well.
Of course we also get an extra helping of Hermes and of course I’m not mad about that. Not one bit.
This was a stunning story of the journey and battle with self worth. Molly did an amazing job of balancing this, enabling thought provoking character development, continuous chuckles and some of that spice we love so much.
If you haven’t read Consort of Darkness yet, I’d highly recommend starting there before moving into Lost to Witchcraft.
Finally, I didn’t think I could be more excited than I was after Consort for the next story, but here I am…
A few things I knew before going into this book:
💫 I am obsessed with Hecate.
💫 Grumpy/sunshine was going to come in full force.
💫 I would instantly be attracted (and heavily so) to Aeëtes quick wit.
Now that I’ve officially finished, I can confirm all of the points above are true. Even more so was how much I loved this dynamic. Grumpy/sunshine is always a winner but the real kicker here is the woven vulnerability in Hecate and Aeëtes both separately and together. The story itself was able to capture and manage the variations in humour, magic, battling inner demons on a deep emotional level and bring us some “new” characters as well.
Of course we also get an extra helping of Hermes and of course I’m not mad about that. Not one bit.
This was a stunning story of the journey and battle with self worth. Molly did an amazing job of balancing this, enabling thought provoking character development, continuous chuckles and some of that spice we love so much.
If you haven’t read Consort of Darkness yet, I’d highly recommend starting there before moving into Lost to Witchcraft.
Finally, I didn’t think I could be more excited than I was after Consort for the next story, but here I am…
January 19, 2023
I couldn't finish it... I'm half way through it and I can't even bring myself to hate read it anymore. It's the style, the characters, the plot. It has such high reviews and was free from Amazon so I thought "why not?" now I know why not. The characters, oh the constant inner monologue "I like her, I'll do anything for her..." it was sweet, the first 5 times. We couldn't go more than a few sentences without an inner monologue repeating the same thing.
June 22, 2022
A Hecate and Aëetes romance! This one was a very unique Greek mythology retelling, and the grumpy sunshine romance was everything. I'll just add two quotes here to inspire you to read this one -
What was freedom if you locked yourself away from feeling? If your heart was solid as stone and barricaded from affection, were you safe or in a prison of your own design? Were you the architect of your own suffering if you refused to feel or love? Let yourself be loved?
Aeëtes could see the shock on her face as her mouth opened and closed, and there was a sick realization that settled into his stomach. It wasn’t that Hecate didn’t want to respond; she didn’t know how to respond. A horrible picture was painted for Aeëtes in that moment as he gleaned that no one had ever told Hecate that they wouldn’t give up on her before.
So the next book in this series is going to be about Thanatos? Ugh, I can't waittt
What was freedom if you locked yourself away from feeling? If your heart was solid as stone and barricaded from affection, were you safe or in a prison of your own design? Were you the architect of your own suffering if you refused to feel or love? Let yourself be loved?
Aeëtes could see the shock on her face as her mouth opened and closed, and there was a sick realization that settled into his stomach. It wasn’t that Hecate didn’t want to respond; she didn’t know how to respond. A horrible picture was painted for Aeëtes in that moment as he gleaned that no one had ever told Hecate that they wouldn’t give up on her before.
So the next book in this series is going to be about Thanatos? Ugh, I can't waittt
January 5, 2025
Loved how both characters changed and progressed over the book.
July 25, 2022
DNR at 50%. I was going to stop at 20% but wanted to push through. Maybe i will finish It later. I will say this story was much better then Consort of Darkness, as those characters annoyed me a lot. I don't find this author creates characters that I connect with or like, they just annoy me. I don't like the extreme descriptions of things, and lack of dialogue. I also find the characters annoying, but Hecate was better than Nyx and Erebus. I think many people would love this style of writing but It is not for me. I really like the author so I tried to keep reading her books, but so far I have not liked a single one.
I don't know how to describe this writing style, but It is just not for me and I won't be continuing this series. I often skipped most of the description parts because It would last so long, and the descriptions were pretty boring. I am all for describing things but It has to be done within reason. Overall, I totally get that some people would love this writing style but It is not for me
I don't know how to describe this writing style, but It is just not for me and I won't be continuing this series. I often skipped most of the description parts because It would last so long, and the descriptions were pretty boring. I am all for describing things but It has to be done within reason. Overall, I totally get that some people would love this writing style but It is not for me
February 22, 2025
reimagined Ancient Greek myth focusing on powerful women and their untold stories. Centered around Hectate, the Goddess of witchcraft who prefers her solitude in the underworld in her kitchen distanced from both mortals and immortals.
Her routine and need for a holiday is soon disrupted by another female Goddess. Hecate meets Abets a prince and Demi god who is cursed by the other goddess.
They collaborate to evade the clutches of the other goddess and slowly but surely their emotional defences lower and learn to let each other in and trust one another.
This novel explores the themes of love, trust and the resilience of women in mythology.
Her routine and need for a holiday is soon disrupted by another female Goddess. Hecate meets Abets a prince and Demi god who is cursed by the other goddess.
They collaborate to evade the clutches of the other goddess and slowly but surely their emotional defences lower and learn to let each other in and trust one another.
This novel explores the themes of love, trust and the resilience of women in mythology.
November 1, 2022
Actual Rating: 3,5 ⭐️
The second book in the Asphodel series was actually better than the first novel.
Plot
Hecate is a servant of the faithful who lives in the Underworld deep under Greece. She stays far away from mankind, gods, and the world that crushed her heart. Hecate becomes caught up in the pantheon's business when Hera curses a particular man. She starts to question whether she is interfering for the right reasons—or the right man. Aetes, a prince and a demigod, has never truly belonged in either the world of gods or men. Aetes has always done what princes do best: he has fled, but after meeting the Queen of the Gods, he is forced to become involved in Olympus' politics. Now they must try to break Hera's curse together.
I think this plot was a bit more interesting than the first, but my main problem remains the pacing. The pacing, especially in the beginning and in the middle of the book was super slow and sometimes I realized that I was bored with some inner thoughts of the characters. The main characters are good, however, in my opinion, the author doesn't give enough attention to the secondary characters.
Characters
Hecate
Hecate was more interesting than Nyx. I really liked her. She is very devoted to her job and the women who venerate her. She is a woman with a broken heart for centuries and it was really good to see the journey when she finally found the right person and started to open her heart again.
Aetes
The main male protagonist. I must said that I really loved him. I loved his sarcasm and his carefree nature. He is Helion's son and an immortal. He was raised by two humans who are king and queen. It was good to see his journey as well and I'm happy with how things worked out at the end.
Writing
I think the writing is better in this one. However, I still think that some dialogues and some words are still way modern for this period.
World-Building
It was good seeing more goddesses and gods and some of their powers. I think Hecate's powers are really interesting and it was good to learn more about them.
Romance
The romance was also good. The banter and tension between these characters were done really well. I had a lot of fun with their interactions. I loved how the relationship between these two grew with time. They had a great chemistry, even more than Nyx and Erebus.
Final Thoughts
I'm excited to see the next couple in this series.
My rating and review for the previous book in this series
Consort of Darkness: A Story of Nyx and Erebus - 3 stars
The second book in the Asphodel series was actually better than the first novel.
Plot
Hecate is a servant of the faithful who lives in the Underworld deep under Greece. She stays far away from mankind, gods, and the world that crushed her heart. Hecate becomes caught up in the pantheon's business when Hera curses a particular man. She starts to question whether she is interfering for the right reasons—or the right man. Aetes, a prince and a demigod, has never truly belonged in either the world of gods or men. Aetes has always done what princes do best: he has fled, but after meeting the Queen of the Gods, he is forced to become involved in Olympus' politics. Now they must try to break Hera's curse together.
I think this plot was a bit more interesting than the first, but my main problem remains the pacing. The pacing, especially in the beginning and in the middle of the book was super slow and sometimes I realized that I was bored with some inner thoughts of the characters. The main characters are good, however, in my opinion, the author doesn't give enough attention to the secondary characters.
Characters
Hecate
Hecate was more interesting than Nyx. I really liked her. She is very devoted to her job and the women who venerate her. She is a woman with a broken heart for centuries and it was really good to see the journey when she finally found the right person and started to open her heart again.
Aetes
The main male protagonist. I must said that I really loved him. I loved his sarcasm and his carefree nature. He is Helion's son and an immortal. He was raised by two humans who are king and queen. It was good to see his journey as well and I'm happy with how things worked out at the end.
Writing
I think the writing is better in this one. However, I still think that some dialogues and some words are still way modern for this period.
World-Building
It was good seeing more goddesses and gods and some of their powers. I think Hecate's powers are really interesting and it was good to learn more about them.
Romance
The romance was also good. The banter and tension between these characters were done really well. I had a lot of fun with their interactions. I loved how the relationship between these two grew with time. They had a great chemistry, even more than Nyx and Erebus.
Final Thoughts
I'm excited to see the next couple in this series.
My rating and review for the previous book in this series
Consort of Darkness: A Story of Nyx and Erebus - 3 stars
August 4, 2023
I absolutely adored this book! I knew I would love it, purely based on the fact that I love Molly and Greek mythology. But it was even better than I expected! The way Molly weaves emotion with awareness and pure joy makes me want to hug her and shout out loud how much I love her stories. This book was truly beautifully written, and I adored the characters. I've always loved Hecate, and all she represents, but the way that Molly has weaved the finer points of feminism into this book has me *gasping*.
The story in itself is delightful: there's magic, curses, daddy issues, broken hearts, witches, a ram (not a sheep!), a sweet older man with lots of wisdom, snakes, wine, sex and necromancy. Literally everything you could ask for!
There is such a beautiful balance of emotional depth and lighthearted joy in this book. It is truly the epitome of a well-executed grumpy/sunshine trope. Aeëtes is one of my new favourite characters. He just made me smile on every page. His humour was a powerful tool in making the book lighter and yet more potent. His conviction, his dedication, and his lust for life (and other things) made him the perfect match for Hecate. Another new favourite character! Molly took everything I knew about this character and brought her to life on the page. I imagine every woman will be able to connect with Molly's Hecate. Her constant attention to scorned women makes her erase herself to the needs of others, yet it also makes her yearn for the things that she denies herself. We all know the feeling of thinking we should know better and should go without something because of an unknown reason that compels us. Hecate's struggle is so legitimate, but that doesn't make her reasoning true. I loved seeing her overcome herself instead of some external foe - although I will always be game for some Hera bashing.
The sneak peeks of the other gods and characters like Circe and Scylla were great additions, and I loved meeting Thanatos! I'm definitely picking up his story immediately after this. Thank you, Molly!
The story in itself is delightful: there's magic, curses, daddy issues, broken hearts, witches, a ram (not a sheep!), a sweet older man with lots of wisdom, snakes, wine, sex and necromancy. Literally everything you could ask for!
There is such a beautiful balance of emotional depth and lighthearted joy in this book. It is truly the epitome of a well-executed grumpy/sunshine trope. Aeëtes is one of my new favourite characters. He just made me smile on every page. His humour was a powerful tool in making the book lighter and yet more potent. His conviction, his dedication, and his lust for life (and other things) made him the perfect match for Hecate. Another new favourite character! Molly took everything I knew about this character and brought her to life on the page. I imagine every woman will be able to connect with Molly's Hecate. Her constant attention to scorned women makes her erase herself to the needs of others, yet it also makes her yearn for the things that she denies herself. We all know the feeling of thinking we should know better and should go without something because of an unknown reason that compels us. Hecate's struggle is so legitimate, but that doesn't make her reasoning true. I loved seeing her overcome herself instead of some external foe - although I will always be game for some Hera bashing.
The sneak peeks of the other gods and characters like Circe and Scylla were great additions, and I loved meeting Thanatos! I'm definitely picking up his story immediately after this. Thank you, Molly!
July 11, 2022
This story follows Hecate, who can’t seem to shake the taste of bitterness and loneliness after the events of the past year. She decides to get away from The Underworld to clear her head and possibly shed light on her troubles. Meanwhile, Hera seeks out The Fates for answers on how to gain favor of the gods. The prophecy they share puts a sequence of events in motion, leading Hecate face-to-face with Aeëtes, demigod and Prince, who’s under Hera’s curse. Hecate won’t let any fall victim to Hera’s selfishness, so she takes on his life debt; and ultimately takes on the burden of Hera’s wrath.
Hecate and Aeëtes head out on a quest to break Hera’s curse but on the way, Hecate starts to question her own motives. Did she take on Aeëtes’s life debt to stop Hera or did she know this demigod would be just the thing her heart was searching for…
It has curses, quests, royal obligation, ships, a slow burn, forced proximity, gods, magic and a great love story. Before I dive into my love for Hecate and Aeëtes, shoutout to Hermes, the trickster who once again made me laugh.
Now Hecate and Aeëtes. This grumpy/sunshine duo has my heart. Hecate is the grumpy badass, who has hardened her heart to avoid heartache. Aeëtes is the sunny hunky demigod that’s looking for adventure, sets eyes on Hecate and decides she’s the best adventure of all.
I felt like I could relate to Hecate a lot, it’s hard out there for a single gal. She doesn’t NEED him but WANTS him. And who wouldn’t want Aeëtes?! Funny, flirtatious, loving, protective, patient and FREAKIN HOT. I’m OBSESSED! Do we have one of him in real life?!
“Let yourself be the fool for once, dear goddess, and you’d be surprised who will catch you.”
Hecate and Aeëtes head out on a quest to break Hera’s curse but on the way, Hecate starts to question her own motives. Did she take on Aeëtes’s life debt to stop Hera or did she know this demigod would be just the thing her heart was searching for…
It has curses, quests, royal obligation, ships, a slow burn, forced proximity, gods, magic and a great love story. Before I dive into my love for Hecate and Aeëtes, shoutout to Hermes, the trickster who once again made me laugh.
Now Hecate and Aeëtes. This grumpy/sunshine duo has my heart. Hecate is the grumpy badass, who has hardened her heart to avoid heartache. Aeëtes is the sunny hunky demigod that’s looking for adventure, sets eyes on Hecate and decides she’s the best adventure of all.
I felt like I could relate to Hecate a lot, it’s hard out there for a single gal. She doesn’t NEED him but WANTS him. And who wouldn’t want Aeëtes?! Funny, flirtatious, loving, protective, patient and FREAKIN HOT. I’m OBSESSED! Do we have one of him in real life?!
“Let yourself be the fool for once, dear goddess, and you’d be surprised who will catch you.”
July 7, 2022
When Molly Tullis writes and publishes a book, I simply NEED to read it. Why? Because Molly has a way with her prose that will keep youlocked-in and once you’re in… you’ll only want MORE.
Lost to Witchcraft gave me all the feelings. I laughed—SO MUCH, cried, had my heart torn apart and put back together again, and fell in love with Hecate and Aeetes.
We get to see and explore Hecate, the Goddess of witchcraft, necromancy, dogs, and women (did I forget anything?) face the tribulations of love, but this time, it's HER love life. Learning more about the witch’s past, was a punch in the gut that gave a full-circle moment to the impenetrable wall that she keeps around her heart. This time, it is Hecate's turn to be vulnerable.
Aeetes, too, had his own demons and trauma that he almost expertly buried under his bright smiles.
In their own ways, Hecate and Aeetes manage to see through their personal walls by being patient and respectful to one another. The way Aeetes falls in love and is in awe of Hecate is portrayed in an adoration that was not at all stalkerish, but of a head-over-heels/love at first sight kind of way that simply makes you curl your toes and giggle like a little schoolgirl.
I just love how Molly created this man that had ZERO intimidation and only endless amounts of love for such a breathtakingly powerful woman. Did she create the perfect man? Hmm…..
If you enjoy Greek mythology and retellings, romance, powerful women, (reverse) grumpy-sunshine, comedic and flirty banter, spicy books, nicknames, and ships, this is the book for you!
I can’t wait for the next book for the Asphodel series!
Lost to Witchcraft gave me all the feelings. I laughed—SO MUCH, cried, had my heart torn apart and put back together again, and fell in love with Hecate and Aeetes.
We get to see and explore Hecate, the Goddess of witchcraft, necromancy, dogs, and women (did I forget anything?) face the tribulations of love, but this time, it's HER love life. Learning more about the witch’s past, was a punch in the gut that gave a full-circle moment to the impenetrable wall that she keeps around her heart. This time, it is Hecate's turn to be vulnerable.
Aeetes, too, had his own demons and trauma that he almost expertly buried under his bright smiles.
In their own ways, Hecate and Aeetes manage to see through their personal walls by being patient and respectful to one another. The way Aeetes falls in love and is in awe of Hecate is portrayed in an adoration that was not at all stalkerish, but of a head-over-heels/love at first sight kind of way that simply makes you curl your toes and giggle like a little schoolgirl.
I just love how Molly created this man that had ZERO intimidation and only endless amounts of love for such a breathtakingly powerful woman. Did she create the perfect man? Hmm…..
If you enjoy Greek mythology and retellings, romance, powerful women, (reverse) grumpy-sunshine, comedic and flirty banter, spicy books, nicknames, and ships, this is the book for you!
I can’t wait for the next book for the Asphodel series!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2022
Absolutely obsessed. I’m completely obsessed.
The way Molly wrote Hecate and her devotion to women was fantastic. I loved how even when **SPOILERS** Faidra showed up and she thought she might have feelings for Aeetes and all that, Hecate explicitly says she would not put any of it on Faidra. I feel like that is rare when writing a situation with more than one woman and it’s a connection to one man in this way.
Even though it got frustrating at times, I think the way Molly wrote Hecate’s trauma and enduring mistrust in Aeetes affections, was great. It seemed realistic for someone who has been hurt and Aeetes response was freaking beautiful. Him responding over and over again with love and a willingness to prove that love was TO DIE FOR. I would die for Aeetes essentially so write that on my tombstone. What an MMC. Seriously he was just perfect. I LOVED his sunshine attitude, especially up against Hecate and it was all just fantastic. His attitude of being hilarious and cheerful and generally good natured, while also being so willing to protect and fight for what/who he loves was 👌🏻
Plus the ongoing feud and battles with Hera was great to keep up an interesting plot while still mostly focusing on the love story. I think Molly does a great job of twisting existing Greek myths to fit these amazing love stories, and I liked how Consort of Darkness was acknowledged throughout!
I don’t know how I’ll fall harder for another MMC like I did with Aeetes, but let’s see what you got Thanatos 😂
The way Molly wrote Hecate and her devotion to women was fantastic. I loved how even when **SPOILERS** Faidra showed up and she thought she might have feelings for Aeetes and all that, Hecate explicitly says she would not put any of it on Faidra. I feel like that is rare when writing a situation with more than one woman and it’s a connection to one man in this way.
Even though it got frustrating at times, I think the way Molly wrote Hecate’s trauma and enduring mistrust in Aeetes affections, was great. It seemed realistic for someone who has been hurt and Aeetes response was freaking beautiful. Him responding over and over again with love and a willingness to prove that love was TO DIE FOR. I would die for Aeetes essentially so write that on my tombstone. What an MMC. Seriously he was just perfect. I LOVED his sunshine attitude, especially up against Hecate and it was all just fantastic. His attitude of being hilarious and cheerful and generally good natured, while also being so willing to protect and fight for what/who he loves was 👌🏻
Plus the ongoing feud and battles with Hera was great to keep up an interesting plot while still mostly focusing on the love story. I think Molly does a great job of twisting existing Greek myths to fit these amazing love stories, and I liked how Consort of Darkness was acknowledged throughout!
I don’t know how I’ll fall harder for another MMC like I did with Aeetes, but let’s see what you got Thanatos 😂
September 11, 2022
This book was so much fun. I adored the characters, and the grumpy sunshine was peak. I was itching to have this one in my hands and I devoured it as soon as it was released. It was an easy read and kept me engaged throughout. I was so excited to dive back into Molly’s underworld. This one was a very different vibe from the first book in the series (Consort of Darkness). Where Consort was emotions and darkness, Lost to Witchcraft was an odyssey at sea with a romance that any warm-blooded human would be jealous of.
Aeëtes is a cinnamon roll with sunshine pouring out of him. He is head over heels for Hecate and even after seeing the darkest parts of her, accepts her for exactly who she is. He is patient and waits for her to accept the love he has to offer. Hecate is a fabulous character in myth, and she deserves to have her own adventures and love story. Molly is incredible at writing complex female characters who battle self-doubt and trauma. She always twists in deep emotions that every one of us can relate to in some way. This was a story about self-acceptance, learning to trust and finding love. It is easy to connect with and fall head over heels with the characters and their journey.
Speaking of incredible characters, I must take a second to say that Hermes is my favorite, and I will riot if anyone tries to hurt him. All the side characters in this world have such depth and personality. It is always exciting when we get cameos from characters either from previous books, or ones that she has planned for the rest of the series.
My only grip was that I felt like Hecate’s trauma was a bit shallow and I wanted her to have suffered a bit more at the hands of men to cause her to become the Goddess that she is. I wanted her to have a more extreme back story and reason why she was elevated to the status that she has.
I could seriously talk about the intricacies of this series for days and I hope that everyone I know reads it. Especially those who love Greek mythology. Molly really knows her Greek Myth and she is fabulous at weaving her fiction gracefully into the existing Mythos and I cannot get enough of it. It is a slow burn, love story, sea faring adventure with the grumpy sunshine trope and a journey to unparalleled happiness.
See my full unhinged review on my blog http://booksandmagick.com/2022/09/11/...
Aeëtes is a cinnamon roll with sunshine pouring out of him. He is head over heels for Hecate and even after seeing the darkest parts of her, accepts her for exactly who she is. He is patient and waits for her to accept the love he has to offer. Hecate is a fabulous character in myth, and she deserves to have her own adventures and love story. Molly is incredible at writing complex female characters who battle self-doubt and trauma. She always twists in deep emotions that every one of us can relate to in some way. This was a story about self-acceptance, learning to trust and finding love. It is easy to connect with and fall head over heels with the characters and their journey.
Speaking of incredible characters, I must take a second to say that Hermes is my favorite, and I will riot if anyone tries to hurt him. All the side characters in this world have such depth and personality. It is always exciting when we get cameos from characters either from previous books, or ones that she has planned for the rest of the series.
My only grip was that I felt like Hecate’s trauma was a bit shallow and I wanted her to have suffered a bit more at the hands of men to cause her to become the Goddess that she is. I wanted her to have a more extreme back story and reason why she was elevated to the status that she has.
I could seriously talk about the intricacies of this series for days and I hope that everyone I know reads it. Especially those who love Greek mythology. Molly really knows her Greek Myth and she is fabulous at weaving her fiction gracefully into the existing Mythos and I cannot get enough of it. It is a slow burn, love story, sea faring adventure with the grumpy sunshine trope and a journey to unparalleled happiness.
See my full unhinged review on my blog http://booksandmagick.com/2022/09/11/...
March 19, 2024
Ok story but...
The over all story was good. it was really cool that MMC wasn't butt hurt that Hecate was stronger and more powerful than he was.
What I couldn't stand was Hecate herself. Yes she was strong and didn't put up with peoples bs. Cool. But her issue men and her whole nobody can love me thing is super annoying. Its irritating from the beginning but when you actually find out what happened its like seriously? All her whining and woe is me was because someone she loved thousands of years ago, that's right thousands, plural, chose to stay dead after already being dead for 10 years. He accepted he was dead and wanted to be left alone and probably for her to move on with her life. That's it. That was the big heartbreak. GET OVER IT! Seriously, it is kind of pathetic. It got old really quick in the story.
I also didn't like how she told Helios to let the King and Queen remember Circe. Here's an idea, how about tell him to let her off the island.
I have to bring up the part where she tries to get him to drink from the river because he washer necromancer form. Wtf was she thinking. Thankfully he completely called her out on how stupid she was being. But seriously I thought she finally moved on from her whiny and dramatic ways.
Overall the story was good but hecate ruined it for me.
The over all story was good. it was really cool that MMC wasn't butt hurt that Hecate was stronger and more powerful than he was.
What I couldn't stand was Hecate herself. Yes she was strong and didn't put up with peoples bs. Cool. But her issue men and her whole nobody can love me thing is super annoying. Its irritating from the beginning but when you actually find out what happened its like seriously? All her whining and woe is me was because someone she loved thousands of years ago, that's right thousands, plural, chose to stay dead after already being dead for 10 years. He accepted he was dead and wanted to be left alone and probably for her to move on with her life. That's it. That was the big heartbreak. GET OVER IT! Seriously, it is kind of pathetic. It got old really quick in the story.
I also didn't like how she told Helios to let the King and Queen remember Circe. Here's an idea, how about tell him to let her off the island.
I have to bring up the part where she tries to get him to drink from the river because he washer necromancer form. Wtf was she thinking. Thankfully he completely called her out on how stupid she was being. But seriously I thought she finally moved on from her whiny and dramatic ways.
Overall the story was good but hecate ruined it for me.
August 30, 2022
From all the buzz, I fully went into this book expecting to fall in love with Hecate and Aeetes. Spoiler alert - I totally did!
“You are my wound and my cauterizing blade. The look in your eyes is my hurt and the smile on your face is my fix."
I don't really even know how to explain how much I loved this book. It hooked me from the beginning, I was in love with Aeetes by 20% and I only stopped to sleep because I had to (I dropped my kindle on my face...).
The reverse grumpy/sunshine trope is in full force, the writing is beautiful and the banter is top notch. Hecate is a strong, independent goddess and someone I want to be when I grow up. Aeetes is cheeky, unafraid of Hecate's strength and willing to fight for the woman he loves. In short, he's everything I've been looking for in a man. Throw in the ancient Greek setting and a quest to break a curse and you've got an engaging, exciting read.
“You are my wound and my cauterizing blade. The look in your eyes is my hurt and the smile on your face is my fix."
I don't really even know how to explain how much I loved this book. It hooked me from the beginning, I was in love with Aeetes by 20% and I only stopped to sleep because I had to (I dropped my kindle on my face...).
The reverse grumpy/sunshine trope is in full force, the writing is beautiful and the banter is top notch. Hecate is a strong, independent goddess and someone I want to be when I grow up. Aeetes is cheeky, unafraid of Hecate's strength and willing to fight for the woman he loves. In short, he's everything I've been looking for in a man. Throw in the ancient Greek setting and a quest to break a curse and you've got an engaging, exciting read.
September 10, 2023
I was hoping that this book was going to be better than the first one in the series since it was quite mediocre but this one was just as mediocre as the first one.
I was excited to read about Hecate since, in my opinion, she doesn't get talked about nearly enough.
I don't like the insta-love trope and that's exactly what we got. Sure Hecate tries to deny it till the very end but that is essentially what happened, they fell in love at first sight.
The whole book is basically just Hecate denying her feelings for Aeetes, her finding reasons why being with him is a bad idea and him just professing his love to her over and over again. Sprinkle in some "fights" with Hera and a couple of meh sex scenes and voila, you get this book.
I couldn't ever really connect with either of the characters and was overall kind of disappointed by this book.
It wasn't bad, hence the 3 stars but overall it was just quite mediocre and I would've wanted better for our girl boss Hecate.
I was excited to read about Hecate since, in my opinion, she doesn't get talked about nearly enough.
I don't like the insta-love trope and that's exactly what we got. Sure Hecate tries to deny it till the very end but that is essentially what happened, they fell in love at first sight.
The whole book is basically just Hecate denying her feelings for Aeetes, her finding reasons why being with him is a bad idea and him just professing his love to her over and over again. Sprinkle in some "fights" with Hera and a couple of meh sex scenes and voila, you get this book.
I couldn't ever really connect with either of the characters and was overall kind of disappointed by this book.
It wasn't bad, hence the 3 stars but overall it was just quite mediocre and I would've wanted better for our girl boss Hecate.
June 7, 2023
*faints*
This is one of those stories you read and think “wow, someone actually made this?! Like, this came from their brain and their heart and they put it out into the world for the joy of other people?? Amazing.” I wholeheartedly adored everything about this book. Aeëtes is a little baby bean who isn’t afraid to be a little demanding (👀), and Hecate is one of my top favorite characters ever. She is a true woman’s woman, and I loved seeing the progression of how she perceived herself and how she worked to let love in. The plot was fantastic, great pacing, great spice, and also Hermes and Thanatos are quickly worming their way into my heart. On to Than’s book!
This is one of those stories you read and think “wow, someone actually made this?! Like, this came from their brain and their heart and they put it out into the world for the joy of other people?? Amazing.” I wholeheartedly adored everything about this book. Aeëtes is a little baby bean who isn’t afraid to be a little demanding (👀), and Hecate is one of my top favorite characters ever. She is a true woman’s woman, and I loved seeing the progression of how she perceived herself and how she worked to let love in. The plot was fantastic, great pacing, great spice, and also Hermes and Thanatos are quickly worming their way into my heart. On to Than’s book!
June 22, 2022
The perfect Sunshine and Grump couple 💜
Molly has quickly become an author that I instantly read when she releases a new book, and Lost to Witchcraft didn’t disappoint! I love how Hecate was portrayed. It was an unique spin on the sunshine and grump trope, where the woman was the grump and honestly I can’t think of a better sunshine character than Aeëtes. For real, can I have an Aeëtes of my own 🥹 He was patient, kind, and so understanding of Hecate and her reluctance that it just warmed my heart.
Molly has quickly become an author that I instantly read when she releases a new book, and Lost to Witchcraft didn’t disappoint! I love how Hecate was portrayed. It was an unique spin on the sunshine and grump trope, where the woman was the grump and honestly I can’t think of a better sunshine character than Aeëtes. For real, can I have an Aeëtes of my own 🥹 He was patient, kind, and so understanding of Hecate and her reluctance that it just warmed my heart.
June 22, 2022
SUPERB
“I could be a very good boy” is the line that hooked it’s fingers into me and did not let go. The banter between the MC’s is tremendous and will suck you in before you even know what is happening. The camaraderie Molly has written between the women of this story is one that will both bring you to your knees and lift you up at the same time. The spice is delicious and every emotion Molly pulls from her readers is worship of a different kind. I cannot recommend this series enough. Molly is one of those authors that is an instant-buy no matter the subject.
“I could be a very good boy” is the line that hooked it’s fingers into me and did not let go. The banter between the MC’s is tremendous and will suck you in before you even know what is happening. The camaraderie Molly has written between the women of this story is one that will both bring you to your knees and lift you up at the same time. The spice is delicious and every emotion Molly pulls from her readers is worship of a different kind. I cannot recommend this series enough. Molly is one of those authors that is an instant-buy no matter the subject.
August 10, 2022
I liked Hecate and Aeëtes’ story. The storyline is mainly centered around the characters development, their insecurities, how they overcome them and the building relationship between them. It felt very relatable and realistic to me, except there’s the added touch of magic and deities 😸! I found that the fact the plot is secondary/not the main focus of the story made it hard for the book to keep my attention, I was easily distracted. That being said, Molly’s writing is beautiful. She somehow managed to keep it simple and easy to read while also being true to the Ancient Greece setting.
October 13, 2022
This was probably more of a 3.5 but support indi authors! It seems like a story I would like with greek mythology and spice. This isn't my favorite rep of Hecate though she was pretty badass when she got to use her powers.
The writing was a little repetitive in parts and sometimes it felt more like I was reading an overview than reading a story which sort of took me out of it. But it was an easy read and not bogged down with "old timey" language which I appreciated.
The spice was great tho. Quality smut right there.
The writing was a little repetitive in parts and sometimes it felt more like I was reading an overview than reading a story which sort of took me out of it. But it was an easy read and not bogged down with "old timey" language which I appreciated.
The spice was great tho. Quality smut right there.
January 29, 2023
Love, love, love!
I have always loved Hecate and reading this, I now love Hecate and Aeëtes!
All she wanted was to prevent Hera from harming a defenceless animal but it's never that simple when magic is involved.
Hecate is shown to be the badass that she is with a massive heart that still bears old scars. It is a conscious effort for her to not let her feelings surface.
The grumpy/sunshine relationship is delightful, and I was smiling so much at the banter. The sweetness of their interactions, as well as how sincere Aëetes is with his affection, had me in a puddle.
I have always loved Hecate and reading this, I now love Hecate and Aeëtes!
All she wanted was to prevent Hera from harming a defenceless animal but it's never that simple when magic is involved.
Hecate is shown to be the badass that she is with a massive heart that still bears old scars. It is a conscious effort for her to not let her feelings surface.
The grumpy/sunshine relationship is delightful, and I was smiling so much at the banter. The sweetness of their interactions, as well as how sincere Aëetes is with his affection, had me in a puddle.
July 29, 2022
This was honestly such a wholesome read with a side of female empowerment. Sunshine guy x grumpy girl trope. It's well written and the mini plot twists had me GASPING. The banter was my favorite part of the story, and the dialogue as a whole was fantastic.
For me personally I was a wee bit over Hecate's headspace towards the end. But again that's more of a personal critique .
Im so excited for Thanatos's story now. Eeee!!
For me personally I was a wee bit over Hecate's headspace towards the end. But again that's more of a personal critique .
Im so excited for Thanatos's story now. Eeee!!
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January 15, 2023DNF - not because I don’t like it. I just found myself not interested.
After 3 days I was only 23% in (stopped start of chapter 11, page 75).
I love Hecate and any remake book surrounding her. I loved her in Consort of Darkness (book 1). Yet I found this book was not grabbing me. I was forcing myself to pick it up and even then I kept skimming and loosing focus.
So better to just stop and move onto something else. Maybe I’ll come back to this another time …
After 3 days I was only 23% in (stopped start of chapter 11, page 75).
I love Hecate and any remake book surrounding her. I loved her in Consort of Darkness (book 1). Yet I found this book was not grabbing me. I was forcing myself to pick it up and even then I kept skimming and loosing focus.
So better to just stop and move onto something else. Maybe I’ll come back to this another time …
June 17, 2024
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
PERFECTION!
This book is my new Roman Empire, I thought that book 1 was my favorite & then I read this and when I tell you Hecate has my heart.
The writing was so vivid you can’t tell me that I wasn’t on this journey with her.
I cried and fell in love with this book cause it is a book truly for the witches & necromancers.
My obsession has reached new heights & I can’t wait to read book 3. If you don’t have this series yet, RUN! The Asphodel Series is home 💜
PERFECTION!
This book is my new Roman Empire, I thought that book 1 was my favorite & then I read this and when I tell you Hecate has my heart.
The writing was so vivid you can’t tell me that I wasn’t on this journey with her.
I cried and fell in love with this book cause it is a book truly for the witches & necromancers.
My obsession has reached new heights & I can’t wait to read book 3. If you don’t have this series yet, RUN! The Asphodel Series is home 💜
March 17, 2025
I like the premise of the book I like the idea of these stories but when you get down to them there's no juice there's no meat it's a lot of repetitive non thought-provoking writing that seems more on the juvenile side it's also too spicy to be for young people so it's just who is this for but maybe that's just me I definitely read it if you want I do love the idea though and I love the gods and goddesses picked in the series to target.
September 16, 2022
Stunning
Molly does it again. She breathes new life into the myths we've heard & seen. Hecate & Aeëtes are perfection in this grumpy/sunshine delight. The magic, the heartache & break of Hecate is palpable. Aeëtes determination & awe in the face(s) of her power no matter which form it takes is uplifting.
Molly does it again. She breathes new life into the myths we've heard & seen. Hecate & Aeëtes are perfection in this grumpy/sunshine delight. The magic, the heartache & break of Hecate is palpable. Aeëtes determination & awe in the face(s) of her power no matter which form it takes is uplifting.
February 5, 2023
A romance between Hecate and Aeetes is a rare pairing in Green Mythology and even rarer that it has been done so wonderfully well.
The author balances emotional pain, heartbreak and joy across the two main characters exceptionally and I really fell in love with Hecate’s grumpy side and Aeetes sunshine personality.
I’m really enjoying this series and very much ready for the 3rd!
The author balances emotional pain, heartbreak and joy across the two main characters exceptionally and I really fell in love with Hecate’s grumpy side and Aeetes sunshine personality.
I’m really enjoying this series and very much ready for the 3rd!
July 9, 2022
AMAZING!!
This story keeps you locked in from the start. The banter between aeetes and Hecate is just 10/10 and I love how their relationship progresses. I love the grumpy queen energy and the golden retriever immortal combo in this book. Would recommend!!
This story keeps you locked in from the start. The banter between aeetes and Hecate is just 10/10 and I love how their relationship progresses. I love the grumpy queen energy and the golden retriever immortal combo in this book. Would recommend!!
August 10, 2022
Third book of Molly’s I’ve read and I can’t wait for more! Grumpy/sunshine, magic and the Greeks! One of the best parts for me is you can tell the passion for Greek myths is there and research was done. So ready for Thanatos next!
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