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Gods of Myth #2
Hades and Persephone - Threads of Fate
Persephone
A love of ancient Greek lore, and a passion for archaeology brought me to Greece.
I should have known better than to work for Hades Pluton.
He is magnetic, and dark, and dangerous.
He is a painter of torment, and his touch promises the most delicious sin.
He is everything my mother warned me about men.
And yet my heart is a prisoner to his.
Ancient lore brought me here, but my love for him threatens to keep me.
If I could trust my slipping mind, I might not fight it so hard—this love.
But my mind is slipping. It’s been fragile since I was a child, but now that I’m seeing things, visions, dreams—none of it is real. I can’t help but question the reality of us, too.
He doesn’t deserve someone like me. Someone who sees things that aren’t there…
So, I’ll leave him. Eventually.
But I’ll love him first.
Hades
I am trying to do it right this time. Her and I.
The story of Hades and Persephone.
I vowed I would not steal her. Would not plunder her body, her heart, her mind. Vowed I would not force her loyalty.
I will earn her love.
I will worship the body she gifts me, and protect the soul she offers me to keep.
I am trying to maintain patience, to honor my vows—but there are darker forces at play.
The story of love is rarely told without tragedy.
And this is ours.
For the war has already begun.
For new adult and adult fantasy book lovers comes a new spicy gods romantasy packed with banter and chemistry featuring a reimagined tale of the ancient myth of Hades and Persephone.
The Gods of Myth Series is now complete.
A love of ancient Greek lore, and a passion for archaeology brought me to Greece.
I should have known better than to work for Hades Pluton.
He is magnetic, and dark, and dangerous.
He is a painter of torment, and his touch promises the most delicious sin.
He is everything my mother warned me about men.
And yet my heart is a prisoner to his.
Ancient lore brought me here, but my love for him threatens to keep me.
If I could trust my slipping mind, I might not fight it so hard—this love.
But my mind is slipping. It’s been fragile since I was a child, but now that I’m seeing things, visions, dreams—none of it is real. I can’t help but question the reality of us, too.
He doesn’t deserve someone like me. Someone who sees things that aren’t there…
So, I’ll leave him. Eventually.
But I’ll love him first.
Hades
I am trying to do it right this time. Her and I.
The story of Hades and Persephone.
I vowed I would not steal her. Would not plunder her body, her heart, her mind. Vowed I would not force her loyalty.
I will earn her love.
I will worship the body she gifts me, and protect the soul she offers me to keep.
I am trying to maintain patience, to honor my vows—but there are darker forces at play.
The story of love is rarely told without tragedy.
And this is ours.
For the war has already begun.
For new adult and adult fantasy book lovers comes a new spicy gods romantasy packed with banter and chemistry featuring a reimagined tale of the ancient myth of Hades and Persephone.
The Gods of Myth Series is now complete.
322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2024
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About the author
Alannah Carbonneau
68 books373 followersBorn and raised in Alberta, Canada, Alannah Carbonneau is only a short drive away from the Rocky Mountains that have a staring place in so many of her novels. With seventeen novels and counting currently available on Amazon, Alannah is not only a full-time author, but a full-time mom of two beautiful boys, and wife to an amazing man who always has her back. She lives in a rambling ranch house that needs way too many renos and has one too many cats, but she is happy and in love.
With a solid circle of friends and family, and a very manly, supportive husband who does his best to make sure his family is taken care of, Alannah’s novels feature manly men (sometimes they can be a LOT manly) and friend/family relationships weaved into the stories, because life is about a whole mess of people, and although this is fiction, the best fiction is sprinkled with sweet (and sometimes not so sweet) bits of reality.
Because she loves romance, Alannah writes Contemporary and New Adult Romance. Soon to be released is the Creekwood Valley Series that has ties to the reader beloved Donnelley Brother Series, where light suspense and romance weave to create titillating stories that not only steal your heart but keep you on the edge of your seat. She is the author of the highly rated Teach Me Series, an emotional read about love, life and lessons learned. Our Dark Design is a standalone erotic romance peppered with enough suspense to keep you turning the pages, and The Choice is an entirely unconventional standalone romance about three.
She is currently working on a Cross World Fantasy Romance Series for Adults she can’t wait to share with you, because this will feature hot men who are a little bit dominant and a lot protective who are head over heels in love with stubborn, magnificent women.
When Alannah isn’t writing or spending time with her three men, she can be found in her garden, or with a paint brush in hand. But no matter where she is or what she’s doing, you can bet that she’s thinking of a love story she can share with you.
With a solid circle of friends and family, and a very manly, supportive husband who does his best to make sure his family is taken care of, Alannah’s novels feature manly men (sometimes they can be a LOT manly) and friend/family relationships weaved into the stories, because life is about a whole mess of people, and although this is fiction, the best fiction is sprinkled with sweet (and sometimes not so sweet) bits of reality.
Because she loves romance, Alannah writes Contemporary and New Adult Romance. Soon to be released is the Creekwood Valley Series that has ties to the reader beloved Donnelley Brother Series, where light suspense and romance weave to create titillating stories that not only steal your heart but keep you on the edge of your seat. She is the author of the highly rated Teach Me Series, an emotional read about love, life and lessons learned. Our Dark Design is a standalone erotic romance peppered with enough suspense to keep you turning the pages, and The Choice is an entirely unconventional standalone romance about three.
She is currently working on a Cross World Fantasy Romance Series for Adults she can’t wait to share with you, because this will feature hot men who are a little bit dominant and a lot protective who are head over heels in love with stubborn, magnificent women.
When Alannah isn’t writing or spending time with her three men, she can be found in her garden, or with a paint brush in hand. But no matter where she is or what she’s doing, you can bet that she’s thinking of a love story she can share with you.
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December 11, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Thank you to Alannah Carboneau for allowing me early access to this book. As book 2 in this series, it picks up right where book 1 left off. Th constant back and forth in Persphone’s head continues throughout this novel, as she cannot decide if she wants to love and stay with Hades or return to her parents in September. Hades being Hades is of course dead set on keeping her with him no matter what, but as he’s trying so hard to ease her into loving him this time around, Persephone keeps wishing he would just take her. It’s that inner conflict from both of them that doesn’t seem to just be holding them back, but putting them in danger.
The writing was consistent with book 1’s, and the story flowed well. The ending has me desperately wanting book 3 immediately.
4🌟
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Thank you to Alannah Carboneau for allowing me early access to this book. As book 2 in this series, it picks up right where book 1 left off. Th constant back and forth in Persphone’s head continues throughout this novel, as she cannot decide if she wants to love and stay with Hades or return to her parents in September. Hades being Hades is of course dead set on keeping her with him no matter what, but as he’s trying so hard to ease her into loving him this time around, Persephone keeps wishing he would just take her. It’s that inner conflict from both of them that doesn’t seem to just be holding them back, but putting them in danger.
The writing was consistent with book 1’s, and the story flowed well. The ending has me desperately wanting book 3 immediately.
4🌟
2🌶️
January 25, 2025
4,25⭐️
This one has more action and we were moving somewhere with the plot so I liked it more. Again their connection is out of this world🖤 Can't wait for the third book to come out to see them truly happy together!
This one has more action and we were moving somewhere with the plot so I liked it more. Again their connection is out of this world🖤 Can't wait for the third book to come out to see them truly happy together!
March 27, 2025
This was amazing!!!! What a massive improvement from Book 1, which I gave three stars, and a great birthday present to me from my dear friend Ariella!!
I loved the subtle social commentary about life being painful and full of suffering, leaders being corrupt (made in Zeus's image), people not wanting to reincarnate and try life again (feel that one).
Alannah worked hard to keep Persephone's disbelief about the Greek gods and belief that her mind was fracturing ongoing until the bitter end with an epic climax. I also appreciated the author's clear passion and research into Greek mythology.
I'm no connoisseur of Hades/Persephone retellings, but I thought this was probably the best one I had read and better than the bestselling ones.
Hades was so hot, and he and Persephone heated the pages of the paperback I was turning. So yeah, great sex scenes, which was important as we waited a while for the consummation scene between the two (vaginal sex lol).
There were a few typos and chapter beginnings I wasn't fond of from the previous chapter, but the story and world-building were so compelling that I enjoyed the book enough to give it 5 stars.
Persephone also saying she was just a "very average girl" and not understanding what Hades saw in her (me either, sis, because your human personality is sweet and kind, but not terribly interesting) was a little annoying as I want a heroine I can find attractive too!! (Besides her looks and bedroom talents.) And understand why the hero is so crazy about her.
I'm embarrassed it took me so long to finish this book (23 days), but in my defense, I accidentally left this book at home, thinking I'd have time to read it before my Lyft to take me to the airport. Otherwise, I would have finished this book in the Caribbean or on the flight "home".
P.S.
I loved the subtle social commentary about life being painful and full of suffering, leaders being corrupt (made in Zeus's image), people not wanting to reincarnate and try life again (feel that one).
Alannah worked hard to keep Persephone's disbelief about the Greek gods and belief that her mind was fracturing ongoing until the bitter end with an epic climax. I also appreciated the author's clear passion and research into Greek mythology.
I'm no connoisseur of Hades/Persephone retellings, but I thought this was probably the best one I had read and better than the bestselling ones.
Hades was so hot, and he and Persephone heated the pages of the paperback I was turning. So yeah, great sex scenes, which was important as we waited a while for the consummation scene between the two (vaginal sex lol).
There were a few typos and chapter beginnings I wasn't fond of from the previous chapter, but the story and world-building were so compelling that I enjoyed the book enough to give it 5 stars.
Persephone also saying she was just a "very average girl" and not understanding what Hades saw in her (me either, sis, because your human personality is sweet and kind, but not terribly interesting) was a little annoying as I want a heroine I can find attractive too!! (Besides her looks and bedroom talents.) And understand why the hero is so crazy about her.
I'm embarrassed it took me so long to finish this book (23 days), but in my defense, I accidentally left this book at home, thinking I'd have time to read it before my Lyft to take me to the airport. Otherwise, I would have finished this book in the Caribbean or on the flight "home".
P.S.
December 10, 2024
Alannah has done it again! And I’m even more crushed that I cannot immediately jump into the next book now than I was with Book 1!
I loved Persephone’s growth in this one, balancing what she sees as her own fragility and her starting to remember what she previously lost. The take on Demeter continues to be a showstopper and it’s awesome starting to pull in more names and characters from the pantheon.
I will be very very impatiently waiting to jump back into book 3 and see where Hades and Persephone go next!
I received an advance copy of the book through BookSirens and am happy to be able to provide this review.
I loved Persephone’s growth in this one, balancing what she sees as her own fragility and her starting to remember what she previously lost. The take on Demeter continues to be a showstopper and it’s awesome starting to pull in more names and characters from the pantheon.
I will be very very impatiently waiting to jump back into book 3 and see where Hades and Persephone go next!
I received an advance copy of the book through BookSirens and am happy to be able to provide this review.
November 15, 2024
After finishing the first installment, I thankfully had this one waiting in the wings to continue the story! There is a lot more going on this round, and the history and family trees get a bit hard to follow. Persephone didn't make as much forward progress as I would have liked. None of that stopped me from devouring the book in one day! I hope number three comes out soon!
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
December 11, 2024
UGH! That cliffhanger! Starting off exactly where we left off in Keeper of Sins, Threads of Fate weaves our main characters closer together and builds anticipation for the big things yet to come! I wish Persephone had started to catch on a little quicker, but overall, the feelings between Hades and Persephone last millennia so for all this to transpire over a couple of months seems fair. I can’t wait to learn more in Crown of Souls! 4.5/5 ⭐️ 3.5/5 🌶️
December 27, 2024
I really liked this one and I can’t wait for the concluding part .
I was hoping that Hades would tell Persephone the truth when him and the girls can see that she is struggling with the visions / memories. I get that he wants her to fall in love with him and not force it like the first time around.
I liked the introduction of Hermes and Poseidon. To be honest I just like getting the little fact on the Greek gods. If it's a fact that I want to know is real or not I just wiki it as I go along.
I was hoping that Hades would tell Persephone the truth when him and the girls can see that she is struggling with the visions / memories. I get that he wants her to fall in love with him and not force it like the first time around.
I liked the introduction of Hermes and Poseidon. To be honest I just like getting the little fact on the Greek gods. If it's a fact that I want to know is real or not I just wiki it as I go along.
January 17, 2025
OH WOW!!!! Things are heating up and the storyline is getting better and better. I cannot wait for the next installment. Absolutely a must read series!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 9, 2024
Oh my GOSH. I am so invested in this series now!
This is the PERFECT continuation of book one…. We learn more about the backstory as to what happened, we meet more modern greek gods/goddesses, and more internal warring as Hades struggles SO HARD to not be himself. Hades gets some reality checks from Poseidon, Persephone thinks she has a brain tumor, and DEMETER FINALLY ENTERS THE RING.
This is the Empire Strikes Back of books -- It exists to bridge the gap and push the story forward. It is not the flashiest of stories, but it is SO GOOD in its own way and really sets the story up for the big fight that I assume will be book three.
To rehash from book one (since you have to read it first and my feedback tbh is the same) --
I am a person who spent an inordinate amount of time as a teen devouring every Greek myth (as well as taking Latin and a Classical Mythology class in high school), I have always been obsessed with modern retellings of the stories. THIS is how you do it!
I have only read one other book by Alannah Carbonneau and it was very mid for me, but I picked this up because it was SO different from Keeping Ruby's Mafia story that I thought, "why not?". Well, I need more, STAT. When is book three coming out? You mean I need to WAIT????!!!!
What's Inside ↴
✨ Hades and Persephone in the modern world
✨ Soulmates (but she doesn't remember him)
✨ Hades knows better than to kidnap her again but it's killing him not to
✨ Surprise appearances from lesser known Greek myths for the nerds out there (holla)
Pros ↴
✨ This is exactly what a modern retelling should be. No campy vibes, no plot holes. The gods are in the mortal realm waiting to find Persephone's reborn soul and that's it.
✨ Hades having offscreen personal growth was so fun. Watching his internal battle to be a "mature god" and not kidnap his soulmate again and constantly justifying this to his friends was so fun. An eternal god would probably take AGES for character growth, so I like that it happened in the past and we don't get some weird, forced progression in the story to show it to you in real time.
✨ Persephone being a sweet summer child is awesome. I love her whole "I feel like this is wrong but whatever" vibe that she brings. Feels like I am reading about a true 19 year old.
✨ I loved this like I loved Song for Achilles, but in a different way. I think the author truly has perfected her brand with this story.
Cons ↴
✨ This book needs to be like, a 1000+ page novel so I can just lose myself in it dearly.
Mythology nerds, THIS is the book you need for a good time!
<I received an advance review copy for free from Book Sirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is the PERFECT continuation of book one…. We learn more about the backstory as to what happened, we meet more modern greek gods/goddesses, and more internal warring as Hades struggles SO HARD to not be himself. Hades gets some reality checks from Poseidon, Persephone thinks she has a brain tumor, and DEMETER FINALLY ENTERS THE RING.
This is the Empire Strikes Back of books -- It exists to bridge the gap and push the story forward. It is not the flashiest of stories, but it is SO GOOD in its own way and really sets the story up for the big fight that I assume will be book three.
To rehash from book one (since you have to read it first and my feedback tbh is the same) --
I am a person who spent an inordinate amount of time as a teen devouring every Greek myth (as well as taking Latin and a Classical Mythology class in high school), I have always been obsessed with modern retellings of the stories. THIS is how you do it!
I have only read one other book by Alannah Carbonneau and it was very mid for me, but I picked this up because it was SO different from Keeping Ruby's Mafia story that I thought, "why not?". Well, I need more, STAT. When is book three coming out? You mean I need to WAIT????!!!!
What's Inside ↴
✨ Hades and Persephone in the modern world
✨ Soulmates (but she doesn't remember him)
✨ Hades knows better than to kidnap her again but it's killing him not to
✨ Surprise appearances from lesser known Greek myths for the nerds out there (holla)
Pros ↴
✨ This is exactly what a modern retelling should be. No campy vibes, no plot holes. The gods are in the mortal realm waiting to find Persephone's reborn soul and that's it.
✨ Hades having offscreen personal growth was so fun. Watching his internal battle to be a "mature god" and not kidnap his soulmate again and constantly justifying this to his friends was so fun. An eternal god would probably take AGES for character growth, so I like that it happened in the past and we don't get some weird, forced progression in the story to show it to you in real time.
✨ Persephone being a sweet summer child is awesome. I love her whole "I feel like this is wrong but whatever" vibe that she brings. Feels like I am reading about a true 19 year old.
✨ I loved this like I loved Song for Achilles, but in a different way. I think the author truly has perfected her brand with this story.
Cons ↴
✨ This book needs to be like, a 1000+ page novel so I can just lose myself in it dearly.
Mythology nerds, THIS is the book you need for a good time!
<I received an advance review copy for free from Book Sirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 17, 2024
Alannah's story of Hades and Persephone continues here and I was so looking forward to it. I have to say it wasn't as good as the first in the series (Keeper of Sins). For me, it just lacked some of that addictiveness that makes you not want to put it down.
In Threads of Fate, we watch Persephone both grow and crumble under Hades' influence and the connection from the past. She still has no idea that Hades is the real God and that she is his lost love taken from him.
Hades is more determined than ever to do everything right this time so that Persephone can never be stolen again. As they grow closer though it's clear that history might just repeat itself and he is walking a fine line of doing the right thing or making the same mistakes all over again.
Alannah spends parts of the book explaining more about Greek mythology and the goods while also retelling Hades and Persephone's past. I think both are very important to really understand their story for one if you're not a Greek mythology buff some things will mean little to you and Alannah generally weaves it into the story well. The back story of their past life together and how it all fell apart is just as important to understand the mistakes made on both sides the first time around.
I think it's a good build-up to the final book in the series and I look forward to Hades and Persephone finally getting their happy ending despite everything stacking up against them.
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Being with Hades is both addictive and terrifying for Persephone. He makes her feel things she's never felt before and the pull to him grows stronger every day. She's also convinced whatever is wrong with her brain is continuing to grow. With strange visions, blackouts, and dreams that feel almost like memories, something must be wrong. Hades insists she doesn't have to leave in September but she can't understand what he would want with someone so inexperienced and she won't burden him with her condition.
"Now - I feel too much, Hades. I'm torn between wanting more than I have a right to ask from you, and wanting to end this tonight for my own safety. This feels dangerous. You feel dangerous to me."
It's torturous being so close to Persephone and not being able to make her his all over again. He knows the mistakes of his past can't be repeated because it will only cause him to lose her all over again. The pain almost destroyed him once and it took forever to find her again. He can't risk it. His love for her is so strong and knows no bounds but he wants her to love him with the same ferocity so that this time they can be happy together forever.
"I've always loved you. I will always love you, little goddess. I'll make you mine in a way that you will never belong to another. Never be free of me. And never question the way I feel for you or your place at my side."
Their past was complicated by his guilt over the way he took her and her determination to make him prove that his love was real. With others trying to pull their strings and twist their narrative it was destined to end in disaster. Neither knows the extent of the games that were played behind the scenes in their past and when those players return to make sure the two stay apart Hades will find himself in a position he doesn't want to be in.
Happy Reading.
In Threads of Fate, we watch Persephone both grow and crumble under Hades' influence and the connection from the past. She still has no idea that Hades is the real God and that she is his lost love taken from him.
Hades is more determined than ever to do everything right this time so that Persephone can never be stolen again. As they grow closer though it's clear that history might just repeat itself and he is walking a fine line of doing the right thing or making the same mistakes all over again.
Alannah spends parts of the book explaining more about Greek mythology and the goods while also retelling Hades and Persephone's past. I think both are very important to really understand their story for one if you're not a Greek mythology buff some things will mean little to you and Alannah generally weaves it into the story well. The back story of their past life together and how it all fell apart is just as important to understand the mistakes made on both sides the first time around.
I think it's a good build-up to the final book in the series and I look forward to Hades and Persephone finally getting their happy ending despite everything stacking up against them.
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Being with Hades is both addictive and terrifying for Persephone. He makes her feel things she's never felt before and the pull to him grows stronger every day. She's also convinced whatever is wrong with her brain is continuing to grow. With strange visions, blackouts, and dreams that feel almost like memories, something must be wrong. Hades insists she doesn't have to leave in September but she can't understand what he would want with someone so inexperienced and she won't burden him with her condition.
"Now - I feel too much, Hades. I'm torn between wanting more than I have a right to ask from you, and wanting to end this tonight for my own safety. This feels dangerous. You feel dangerous to me."
It's torturous being so close to Persephone and not being able to make her his all over again. He knows the mistakes of his past can't be repeated because it will only cause him to lose her all over again. The pain almost destroyed him once and it took forever to find her again. He can't risk it. His love for her is so strong and knows no bounds but he wants her to love him with the same ferocity so that this time they can be happy together forever.
"I've always loved you. I will always love you, little goddess. I'll make you mine in a way that you will never belong to another. Never be free of me. And never question the way I feel for you or your place at my side."
Their past was complicated by his guilt over the way he took her and her determination to make him prove that his love was real. With others trying to pull their strings and twist their narrative it was destined to end in disaster. Neither knows the extent of the games that were played behind the scenes in their past and when those players return to make sure the two stay apart Hades will find himself in a position he doesn't want to be in.
Happy Reading.
November 20, 2024
"I want to be her ruin. I want to be the destruction that has her transforming from girl to Goddess. I hunger for it."
I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment in this series! Guys, I have read quite a few Hades and Persephone retellings and this is BY FAR my absolute favorite. Alannah does an absolutely amazing job at making this retelling unique and entirely her own. I have not read another retelling that stands out to me as much as this one does.
Annie (Persephone) continues to struggle walking the line between the world she knows and the world she has forgotten. The modern world labels her as crazy, to the point of fracturing her own perception of herself and festering self doubt. She is strong-willed, intelligent, and vulnerable at times. She continues to unravel her own story, lost to her, even if she doesn't realize it yet.
Hades continues to be the ever present doting, moody, protective, brutish man we all know and love him as. We get to see a different side of him in this book as well. Though he is determined to do things right this time, hopeful to alter the course between him and his Queen, some things are out of even this God's hands.
More of the Gods are introduced and at play in this book than the previous book. Not only do these Gods and Goddesses answer a lot of unknowns, but they all raise quite a few questions as well. We finally figure out what happened that fateful day a millennia ago, but there are more questions it leaves in it's wake.
Alannah leaves no shortage of betrayal, romance, and tension in this book. Are those who Hades thinks are working against them, truly working against him, or was it just his grief and rage clouding his judgement? Alannah also does an amazing job at giving you enough information to speculate a conclusion, just to crush everything you think you know.
I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment in this series! Guys, I have read quite a few Hades and Persephone retellings and this is BY FAR my absolute favorite. Alannah does an absolutely amazing job at making this retelling unique and entirely her own. I have not read another retelling that stands out to me as much as this one does.
Annie (Persephone) continues to struggle walking the line between the world she knows and the world she has forgotten. The modern world labels her as crazy, to the point of fracturing her own perception of herself and festering self doubt. She is strong-willed, intelligent, and vulnerable at times. She continues to unravel her own story, lost to her, even if she doesn't realize it yet.
Hades continues to be the ever present doting, moody, protective, brutish man we all know and love him as. We get to see a different side of him in this book as well. Though he is determined to do things right this time, hopeful to alter the course between him and his Queen, some things are out of even this God's hands.
More of the Gods are introduced and at play in this book than the previous book. Not only do these Gods and Goddesses answer a lot of unknowns, but they all raise quite a few questions as well. We finally figure out what happened that fateful day a millennia ago, but there are more questions it leaves in it's wake.
Alannah leaves no shortage of betrayal, romance, and tension in this book. Are those who Hades thinks are working against them, truly working against him, or was it just his grief and rage clouding his judgement? Alannah also does an amazing job at giving you enough information to speculate a conclusion, just to crush everything you think you know.
November 11, 2024
Second book in the series that picks up right where Book 1 left off. Persephone continues to question her sanity as her visions are becoming more frequent and revealing scenes of long held myths. She continues to fall deeper in love while craving Hades’ touch which he continues to deny her. Hades is fighting his instincts and baser desires but is determined not to repeat his abduction and rape of Persephone. As he questions Persephone’s lineage, old enemies and new dangers attempt to destroy him again as the life of his mate is threatened once more. Can he save her this time or will she be taken from him again?
Once again, the author delivers an amazing story continued from Book One. The MCs continue to show their personalities and depths and more of their backstory is uncovered. Their chemistry is hot (like Hades) and the love story between them continues to unfurl. More Gods/Goddesses enter the picture and their true forms and nature is revealed. I think this book started a little slow but did pick up and ended with wishing the third installment was ready to read. Overall, a fantastic continuation and I hate that I need to wait for the next one. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Once again, the author delivers an amazing story continued from Book One. The MCs continue to show their personalities and depths and more of their backstory is uncovered. Their chemistry is hot (like Hades) and the love story between them continues to unfurl. More Gods/Goddesses enter the picture and their true forms and nature is revealed. I think this book started a little slow but did pick up and ended with wishing the third installment was ready to read. Overall, a fantastic continuation and I hate that I need to wait for the next one. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 17, 2024
*Received as an ARC in exchange for an Honest Review*
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Alannah has me completely captivated by this series. I’m so lucky I’ve been able to ARC the first two books in this series, and hopefully any that follow.
Greek mythology has always intrigued me, and finding book series that bring them into a modern point of view is something I absolutely love. Hades and Persephone is a love story, and a tragedy, and to see this written so thoughtfully is amazing.
Hades is still fighting to show who he truly is, in hopes to make his second chance with his mate different than the first. Persephone continues to question her sanity as she continues seeing things she can’t believe are real. All while the tension and the spice BUILD.
There has been so much build up, story building, and character development so far that I am exited to see where this goes from here.
Fair warning… there’s another cliffhanger, but if this book was any idea of where it’ll go from there, it will be good.
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Alannah has me completely captivated by this series. I’m so lucky I’ve been able to ARC the first two books in this series, and hopefully any that follow.
Greek mythology has always intrigued me, and finding book series that bring them into a modern point of view is something I absolutely love. Hades and Persephone is a love story, and a tragedy, and to see this written so thoughtfully is amazing.
Hades is still fighting to show who he truly is, in hopes to make his second chance with his mate different than the first. Persephone continues to question her sanity as she continues seeing things she can’t believe are real. All while the tension and the spice BUILD.
There has been so much build up, story building, and character development so far that I am exited to see where this goes from here.
Fair warning… there’s another cliffhanger, but if this book was any idea of where it’ll go from there, it will be good.
November 9, 2024
Hades & Persephone
By: Alannah Carbonneau
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5
Spice level: 🖤🖤🖤3/5
Much like ‘Keeper of Sins’, ‘Threads of Fate’ concludes with a cliffhanger, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. This series has captivated me thoroughly, fulfilling my long-standing desire for a retelling of this nature. The slow-burning romance between Hades and Persephone reaches a pivotal moment, with her elusive memories continuing to haunt her nightmares. Meanwhile, Hades remains determined to uncover the mysteries of her past murder.
My favorite aspect of this book, as compared to the first, is the increased involvement of the gods and goddesses from the myths, now vividly brought to life on the page. The intrigue of determining who is friend or foe adds a compelling layer to the narrative. I highly recommend reading it; you won't be disappointed. Now, I eagerly await book three—please release it soon!
By: Alannah Carbonneau
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5
Spice level: 🖤🖤🖤3/5
Much like ‘Keeper of Sins’, ‘Threads of Fate’ concludes with a cliffhanger, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. This series has captivated me thoroughly, fulfilling my long-standing desire for a retelling of this nature. The slow-burning romance between Hades and Persephone reaches a pivotal moment, with her elusive memories continuing to haunt her nightmares. Meanwhile, Hades remains determined to uncover the mysteries of her past murder.
My favorite aspect of this book, as compared to the first, is the increased involvement of the gods and goddesses from the myths, now vividly brought to life on the page. The intrigue of determining who is friend or foe adds a compelling layer to the narrative. I highly recommend reading it; you won't be disappointed. Now, I eagerly await book three—please release it soon!
April 14, 2025
I'm somewhere at a 3.5-4 star on this. So this is my second Hades & Persephone book. I like the writing by this author and her descriptions except.... she takes too long to get anywhere. The reader already gets hints of where this is going except the ideas get dragged along. I'm okay with a slow burn. This is too slow. Hades doesn't deflower her ... I'm halfway through this second book and still waiting. Not to say that deflowering isn't the end goal in a romance, but it's also taking too long to get through hallucinations when everyone else around the FMC already knows. There has to be a better way to do that, or else this should have all been accelerated. Chapter after chapter of the same thing, and not an escalation, either. This is mainly why I'm DNF for a later time and not because of anything else. I mean, I liked the series enough to finish book #1 and halfway through book #2, but I'm starting to lose interesting because the book isn't going anywhere for now. There are just too many other books to read, and I'd rather read a new book than to work through the rest of this one at this point just so I can get to the Underworld in book #3.
I may edit this review later once I read a few more Hades and Persephone books in comparison. So far, a few interesting ideas.
I may edit this review later once I read a few more Hades and Persephone books in comparison. So far, a few interesting ideas.
December 12, 2024
I’ve been eagerly anticipating this book ever since I finished the first installment a while ago. I absolutely fell in love with Alannah Carbonneau’s take on Hades and Persephone, and I can’t get enough of this series. This book is the second in the Gods of Myth series, following Hades and Persephone: Keeper of Sins.
Like the first book, Threads of Fate leaves us with another cliffhanger, meaning we’ll have to wait for the third installment.
I was obsessed from start to finish I could not put it down I love a modern-day retelling of Hades and Persephone. When Persephone finally regains her memories I was like finally, but I felt bad for her because she’s plagued by haunting nightmares, while Hades remains unwavering in his mission to uncover who killed her in her past life and the reason behind it. I need the next book I want to know what happens next.
Like the first book, Threads of Fate leaves us with another cliffhanger, meaning we’ll have to wait for the third installment.
I was obsessed from start to finish I could not put it down I love a modern-day retelling of Hades and Persephone. When Persephone finally regains her memories I was like finally, but I felt bad for her because she’s plagued by haunting nightmares, while Hades remains unwavering in his mission to uncover who killed her in her past life and the reason behind it. I need the next book I want to know what happens next.
November 29, 2024
I love the story of how she is awackening . There is so much fantastic world-building and twists and Plotts!!
I tink it's even better than book one!!!
And the whole store! Especially this end! Like , are you for real! Like really!
Its such a trilling adventure and then she finally gets her momories and the moment she finally! realises who she was its over. !!Plottwists!!
And then the fact that she has the powers of chaos!! Excuse me realy!!! And the end!!
This end is just unfair! I mean, you can't start a war raging scene and the end, with hades saying "I break what I vowed to never do.
I steal her to the underworld." The End!!
No! I need to know how it will continue!
Definitely my favorite hades and persephone retelling yet!
I tink it's even better than book one!!!
And the whole store! Especially this end! Like , are you for real! Like really!
Its such a trilling adventure and then she finally gets her momories and the moment she finally! realises who she was its over. !!Plottwists!!
And then the fact that she has the powers of chaos!! Excuse me realy!!! And the end!!
This end is just unfair! I mean, you can't start a war raging scene and the end, with hades saying "I break what I vowed to never do.
I steal her to the underworld." The End!!
No! I need to know how it will continue!
Definitely my favorite hades and persephone retelling yet!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2024
I was very kindly given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book, getting to find out more about Persephones past life was great.
The spice between her and Hades was fantastic- i also need to comment the implications of sexual feelings after growing up with religion and the guilt felt around premarital sex and a consequence was great to read and an experiance I havnt personally had so that was eye opening.
The memory with Demeter has stuck with me, and will do for some time. That scene was so well written.
I'm really looking forward to book 3!
I really enjoyed this book, getting to find out more about Persephones past life was great.
The spice between her and Hades was fantastic- i also need to comment the implications of sexual feelings after growing up with religion and the guilt felt around premarital sex and a consequence was great to read and an experiance I havnt personally had so that was eye opening.
The memory with Demeter has stuck with me, and will do for some time. That scene was so well written.
I'm really looking forward to book 3!
December 8, 2024
I’m so ready for answers to my questions! I still think this is one of the best hades and Persephone stories I have ever read. I enjoy the modern take but with the peaks into the supernatural side of everything. I was getting a bit annoyed with the pace and felt like we were getting filler instead of plot at certain points which is why four stars instead of five.
The spice as outstanding though and I’m very ready for Persephone to start to be more confident in herself and what she wants.
But I am enjoying this series and I’m very excited for the next one!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
The spice as outstanding though and I’m very ready for Persephone to start to be more confident in herself and what she wants.
But I am enjoying this series and I’m very excited for the next one!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
December 12, 2024
Threads of Fate picks up where the last installment left off. And it ends in a cliffhanger. This is not a standalone.
I enjoy retellings of fairy tales, legends, and myths and the Hades and Persephone myth is one of my favorites. It’s well done here. Persephone is battling retrograde amnesia to try and remember her past with Hades.
The writing is good with free things to say on characters that have so often been written about. I thought the Demeter angle was particularly interesting! It’s hard for a subject that has previously been explored so many times to be fresh and intriguing, but this series, so far, has it.
I enjoy retellings of fairy tales, legends, and myths and the Hades and Persephone myth is one of my favorites. It’s well done here. Persephone is battling retrograde amnesia to try and remember her past with Hades.
The writing is good with free things to say on characters that have so often been written about. I thought the Demeter angle was particularly interesting! It’s hard for a subject that has previously been explored so many times to be fresh and intriguing, but this series, so far, has it.
November 12, 2024
Wow, just wow. I thought the first book was amazing but the second, it is absolutely perfect. The tension between Hades and Persephone, the other characters showing up, Persephone growing into herself and becoming her own person… Not only was it filled with romance, it was filled with suspense too. I read it in one sitting because I was so invested in the storyline. I couldn’t wait to see the end which did not disappoint at all. I am eagerly waiting for the third book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 7, 2024
This is the second book in the Hades and Persephone series and oh my did it up the stakes! We already knew from the first book that there was a danger to certain people finding out that Hades found Persephone and the danger feels much more real in this book. All through the book, Persephone starts to have visions and starts questioning her sanity even more than she had been before, but what if it turns out those visions are real and they're from a past she doesn't remember? I loved this book even more than the first and I need book 3 now!
December 11, 2024
I was lucky enough to read the first book just a few days ago, having discovered it on my 'recommended reads' list...and then this book was released yesterday! Sadly, I finished it today, and it's been a long time since I've had such a book hangover. Waiting for the third book is going to be rough but I expect it will pass quickly. The Threads of Fate delivered a gripping story and created more depth to characters that I have come to love and learn a lot about. The unique twists on the story of the gods and goddesses, and the lore, is amazing. LOVE LOVE LOVE
April 9, 2025
Hades and Persephone - Threads of Fate: Gods of Myth Book Two
by Alannah Carbonneau
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts
REVIEW
Book two picks us up where book one left us.
Being a huge Greek Lore lover Persephone can't turn down the chance to work for Hades Pluton.
She sees herself as damaged goods, why would he want to employ her?
Hades knows he must bide his time...help his mate unravel what her mind knows is the truth. But is this God patient?
Is she strong enough for what is to come? I think so...
Book three will show us more I am sure.
Totally enjoyed this one!
**I read this book via Kindle Unlimited and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
by Alannah Carbonneau
My Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by: Tammy - Book Nook Nuts
REVIEW
Book two picks us up where book one left us.
Being a huge Greek Lore lover Persephone can't turn down the chance to work for Hades Pluton.
She sees herself as damaged goods, why would he want to employ her?
Hades knows he must bide his time...help his mate unravel what her mind knows is the truth. But is this God patient?
Is she strong enough for what is to come? I think so...
Book three will show us more I am sure.
Totally enjoyed this one!
**I read this book via Kindle Unlimited and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book**
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August 10, 2025DNF'ed @ 25%
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December 12, 2024
Once again, I really enjoyed Alannah Carbonneau's twist of the Hades & Persephone story. I love how she has been able to turn what is a really dark piece of Greek mythology into a really beautiful story about having a second chance to get things right & the lengths a person will go to in order to prove they've changed. I'm genuinely looking forward to the 3rd book in the series after the little teaser she left about just how cool the Underworld is gonna look.
The only reason this wasn't a 5 star read was because there were a few times where I felt like the plot either crawled along at a snails pace or things included that didn't make the most sense until a few chapters later. Overall, this was still a highly enjoyable book & by far one of my favorite Hades & Persephone retelling series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The only reason this wasn't a 5 star read was because there were a few times where I felt like the plot either crawled along at a snails pace or things included that didn't make the most sense until a few chapters later. Overall, this was still a highly enjoyable book & by far one of my favorite Hades & Persephone retelling series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 21, 2024
This next book in the series was really cool. Finding out that you have repressed memories can be scary. Working your way through the emotions that come with it can be scary. But when you have the support of friends and loved ones Anything is Possible. This book covers more of Persephone's Journey back into herself. I really enjoyed reading her struggle. And I'm excited to see what happens in the next installment.
January 2, 2025
Threads of Fate was all I wanted it to be and more! The perfect continuation of the story picking up right where we left off from the ginormous cliffhanger from book one. This is a Hades & Persephone retelling but Alannah puts such a unique spin on it and makes it entirely her own. The world building is incredible, the characters are phenomenal and the storyline is addicting. I devoured this book and absolutely cannot wait for the next! Beware of the massive cliffhanger though!
April 14, 2025
This was was better than the first, it was interesting and relieving to me to know she didn’t actually want a poly/open relationship she just felt like he wasn’t acknowledging that he truly loved her. And I do wish we had gotten more about Adonis, not even their friendship, but more about him because at first I didn’t like him but by the end when he was crawling to her as he bled from every orifice that was so sad.
November 9, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Wow! I am hooked on this series! I love her writing style and the way the story flows, it's like watching a movie in my head. Great book, I love the way the story continues from one book to another, can't wait for the next part.
Wow! I am hooked on this series! I love her writing style and the way the story flows, it's like watching a movie in my head. Great book, I love the way the story continues from one book to another, can't wait for the next part.
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