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Hades and Seph
The underworld needs a king. Another one.
Seph's family is kind of messed up. His grandfather ate his parents. His father has scores of illegitimate children. His mother grows into a giant when she gets angry—right into the skies!
And all Seph wants to do is get away and be on his own for once. He wants to grow up, which is such a simple thing for mortal men and all the other creatures to do. But when you're the child of Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest, and Zeus, Ruler of Mount Olympus?
Seph is tired of being treated like a child. It's time to leave.
But due to the sparring of his cousins over him, Zeus has decided to marry him off. ‘Disagreements amongst gods cause chaos for mortals,’ he says. All of this because Seph was caught kissing a boy.
Well, nothing will happen at Demeter’s villa.
Literally, nothing. It's run by a bunch of nymphs, who are all women.
All Seph wants to do is find a man like himself so they can explore the world together. But with his mother guarding him and his cousins causing trouble, Seph will have to go on being the 'baby boy' unless he wants his father to marry him to someone awful.
From a chasm in the earth, a dark figure emerges…
Seph's family is kind of messed up. His grandfather ate his parents. His father has scores of illegitimate children. His mother grows into a giant when she gets angry—right into the skies!
And all Seph wants to do is get away and be on his own for once. He wants to grow up, which is such a simple thing for mortal men and all the other creatures to do. But when you're the child of Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest, and Zeus, Ruler of Mount Olympus?
Seph is tired of being treated like a child. It's time to leave.
But due to the sparring of his cousins over him, Zeus has decided to marry him off. ‘Disagreements amongst gods cause chaos for mortals,’ he says. All of this because Seph was caught kissing a boy.
Well, nothing will happen at Demeter’s villa.
Literally, nothing. It's run by a bunch of nymphs, who are all women.
All Seph wants to do is find a man like himself so they can explore the world together. But with his mother guarding him and his cousins causing trouble, Seph will have to go on being the 'baby boy' unless he wants his father to marry him to someone awful.
From a chasm in the earth, a dark figure emerges…
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First published November 14, 2019
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November 22, 2019
While I do appreciate the time, effort and imagination invested in the world building, the book failed to be an enjoyable read for me. The most obvious problem was that the romance just did not work. The MCs personalities clashed horribly; they were at very different places on their lives, had very different priorities, very different beliefs, very different temperaments. The only aspect in which they had a good match was sex. The author did her damnedest trying to make them fit together, but that often involved major damage to consistency. Fundamental arguments were conveniently dropped off; the characters acted suddenly and unexpectedly against their (previously described) nature. These moments seemed more like forced twists in order to protect/advance the relationship rather than natural outcomes of its progress. The natural outcome would have been a breakup.
Unfortunately, the underworld does not make for a very romantic background. There were "romancy" and "cutesy" scenes that were out of place among all the heavy lifting going around (life, death, and the nature of the universe). The transition between "now we advance the plot" and "now we advance the relationship" was not very smooth. I think the book may have been more effective if it wouldn't try to "cover all bases" and focused on either romance or the mythological plot.
Unfortunately, the underworld does not make for a very romantic background. There were "romancy" and "cutesy" scenes that were out of place among all the heavy lifting going around (life, death, and the nature of the universe). The transition between "now we advance the plot" and "now we advance the relationship" was not very smooth. I think the book may have been more effective if it wouldn't try to "cover all bases" and focused on either romance or the mythological plot.
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January 14, 2024I adore this author and usually love everything she's ever written, but this mythology story wasn't the right match for me.
April 5, 2020
Disappointing. I LOVE Greek Myth and I usually enjoy when people put little spins on the tales. But this was done in horrible taste. First of all an insane about of time was spent contemplating the soul and humanity of a pet bunny. Then, the author was absolutely stuck on the idea of Hades as Satan. Although Christian based cultures think of the underworld as scary flames, hellfire, and Satan it's unfair to paint Hades in those same colors. I was just so disappointed that Glass cast a complex and badass character like Hades in such a one dimensional way. Seph, or Pershephone, was nothing special. He was plain, naive and slightly annoying at times. I just couldn't take it anymore and bailed at 52%.
gave-up-on
October 2, 2024DNF 21%
I give up. This book is just too much all over the place and wants to be everything at the same time.
I give up. This book is just too much all over the place and wants to be everything at the same time.
February 3, 2021
I think this is just not for me. The pacing, the tropes and the characters were a big miss.
December 1, 2020
I expected this book to not be good. I went into it anticipating a smutty interpretation of Greek Mythology that was going to overwhelmingly disappoint me because I LOVE mythology. Hades and Persephone are my favorite, so I decided to give this book a try despite my reservations.
The MM aspect of it was a bit strange in the beginning. I enjoy MM stories so that wasn't the problem. The characters were unsuited for one another. Experience through age played a big part in the dynamics that were lacking in their relationship. Don't let that discourage you from reading this though. Things do turn around and Hades and Seph end up being exactly what one another needed.
A large part of the story is about equality between Hades and Seph. The actual myths depict Persephone as being a damsel in distress that was taken prisoner by Hades. Given that depiction, she would never have been his equal partner in all things. Seph being male made the transition to equality an easier assumption given the time period of the tale. I'd like to think that Persephone was a badass who is misrepresented as Hades prisoner. The authors interpretation is more in line with how I view the myth.
Most impressively is the intricacy of life and death the author wove into the story. The underworld, which is generally viewed as a terrifying, punishing wasteland was depicted as something beautiful. There are different levels of the underworld in Greek Mythology; it is not all fire and brimstone. The author made even the terrifying aspects of the underworld make sense. There was beauty in the way all things connected and worked together. Hades is not the evil devil in this story that he is typically associated with. He can be cruel, but he has purpose for the things he does and the explanation for the way the underworld is run astounded me. I kind of love Hades a little more after reading this book.
I cannot even come up with words that convey how impressive the world building is in this story. Every character has depth and purpose which made me care about them. The descriptive narrative is so intricate that I was able to picture every room, field, home, etc... that the characters were placed. There were a handful of typo's that generally drive me crazy, but the world building was so impressive that I can look past that.
My assumptions that this was a smutty book were partially right. There is descriptive sex scenes, but they are not the most intricate ones I've read. There was enough to make it an adult book, but not so much that they took over the story. There is actual story here, and it is a well developed story that I am happy I took a chance on.
The MM aspect of it was a bit strange in the beginning. I enjoy MM stories so that wasn't the problem. The characters were unsuited for one another. Experience through age played a big part in the dynamics that were lacking in their relationship. Don't let that discourage you from reading this though. Things do turn around and Hades and Seph end up being exactly what one another needed.
A large part of the story is about equality between Hades and Seph. The actual myths depict Persephone as being a damsel in distress that was taken prisoner by Hades. Given that depiction, she would never have been his equal partner in all things. Seph being male made the transition to equality an easier assumption given the time period of the tale. I'd like to think that Persephone was a badass who is misrepresented as Hades prisoner. The authors interpretation is more in line with how I view the myth.
Most impressively is the intricacy of life and death the author wove into the story. The underworld, which is generally viewed as a terrifying, punishing wasteland was depicted as something beautiful. There are different levels of the underworld in Greek Mythology; it is not all fire and brimstone. The author made even the terrifying aspects of the underworld make sense. There was beauty in the way all things connected and worked together. Hades is not the evil devil in this story that he is typically associated with. He can be cruel, but he has purpose for the things he does and the explanation for the way the underworld is run astounded me. I kind of love Hades a little more after reading this book.
I cannot even come up with words that convey how impressive the world building is in this story. Every character has depth and purpose which made me care about them. The descriptive narrative is so intricate that I was able to picture every room, field, home, etc... that the characters were placed. There were a handful of typo's that generally drive me crazy, but the world building was so impressive that I can look past that.
My assumptions that this was a smutty book were partially right. There is descriptive sex scenes, but they are not the most intricate ones I've read. There was enough to make it an adult book, but not so much that they took over the story. There is actual story here, and it is a well developed story that I am happy I took a chance on.
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November 24, 2019DNF 40%
I have read a majority of Eileen Glasses stories and unfortunately, like so many this last month, this one just didn’t work for me.... really it was the execution and pace of the romance. We’re at almost 40% but at the same time there was been a lot of sexual activity but little mental bonding and foundational build up to make the story worth pursuing.
And honestly I’m truly just not all that interested in how this ends. I’ve read other Hades and Persephone, MM retelling, that I rated 2 stars but was more invested than I was on this one.
Maybe I will pick it up again, later down the road... but for now I am calling it quits.
I have read a majority of Eileen Glasses stories and unfortunately, like so many this last month, this one just didn’t work for me.... really it was the execution and pace of the romance. We’re at almost 40% but at the same time there was been a lot of sexual activity but little mental bonding and foundational build up to make the story worth pursuing.
And honestly I’m truly just not all that interested in how this ends. I’ve read other Hades and Persephone, MM retelling, that I rated 2 stars but was more invested than I was on this one.
Maybe I will pick it up again, later down the road... but for now I am calling it quits.
December 2, 2019
This is a story that’s more about self discovery and relationships, romantic and familial. It’s not just another story about Gods and Goddesses. It’s above all sweet, original, and entirely unconventional. Once started — though the story really took off only when Seph gets together with Hades — the story sucks you in and I fell in love with the characters. Through Eileen’s wonderful story telling, Hades and Persephone came to life in a new light. Demeter of this story is quite interesting and I can entirely sympathize with her suffering when she lost Seph to Hades. It’s a beautiful story with lively characters — I’ve always thought of the underworld as gloomy and sad but through Seph’s eyes, it’s transformed into a beautiful landscape. I have new appreciation for all the souls that live in Hades’ domain now.
Seph is lovely — able to roll with the punches, curious, but naive in the beginning. In the course of the story, he grew into a new person who’s independent, sure, and capable through his own efforts and with support from Hades. Now, Hades is the character who is most surprising. When I visualize Hades here, I see him visually very similar to Howl from Howl’s moving castle — beautiful and a bit vain. We can see why he’s reserved and forbidding as the story unfolds.
ta
In sum, this is a story that’s simply sweet and soulful. If you are a fan of Human Omega, note that this book is NOT in the same tone. Human Omega is a lively, snarky, funny romp of a story like fireworks while this is a sweet colored lantern type — with humor, courage, kindness, and HEATED romance. Definitely recommended.
Seph is lovely — able to roll with the punches, curious, but naive in the beginning. In the course of the story, he grew into a new person who’s independent, sure, and capable through his own efforts and with support from Hades. Now, Hades is the character who is most surprising. When I visualize Hades here, I see him visually very similar to Howl from Howl’s moving castle — beautiful and a bit vain. We can see why he’s reserved and forbidding as the story unfolds.
ta
In sum, this is a story that’s simply sweet and soulful. If you are a fan of Human Omega, note that this book is NOT in the same tone. Human Omega is a lively, snarky, funny romp of a story like fireworks while this is a sweet colored lantern type — with humor, courage, kindness, and HEATED romance. Definitely recommended.
November 23, 2019
I took a chance on this due to a recommendation, Greek mythology isn't my favorite.
Its too much, like a fantastical soap opera with swallowing your children, incest, rape, kidnapping and monsters, too confusing for my poor little brain.
That being said, I enjoyed the first oh 60% of the story.
I really loved Hades and his inner dialogue, 'all this for a fucking bunny' was really funny.
Seph, hmm, he was ok but his inner thoughts were all over the place. And there was a bit of inst-love because Seph felt like he should love his husband? He was very child like at the beginning.
I did enjoy the alternate world where Hades is devoted to his children, he sees their beautiful souls and cares for them. Not really anything I had been exposed to, so new for me.
After about 60%, as Seph was recovering from his essence being sucked away (you will see what I mean), the dialogue got too rambling for me. And (spoiler) I didn't like how it was resolved with his mother, needing to live half the year with her in order to release winter, and expecting Hades to be ok with that?
Maybe this is all part of the original Greek story? I just was not familiar with it.
So, a strong 4 maybe 4.5 for the love story at the beginning, but totally lost me at the end, so a 3. Sorry!
Its too much, like a fantastical soap opera with swallowing your children, incest, rape, kidnapping and monsters, too confusing for my poor little brain.
That being said, I enjoyed the first oh 60% of the story.
I really loved Hades and his inner dialogue, 'all this for a fucking bunny' was really funny.
Seph, hmm, he was ok but his inner thoughts were all over the place. And there was a bit of inst-love because Seph felt like he should love his husband? He was very child like at the beginning.
I did enjoy the alternate world where Hades is devoted to his children, he sees their beautiful souls and cares for them. Not really anything I had been exposed to, so new for me.
After about 60%, as Seph was recovering from his essence being sucked away (you will see what I mean), the dialogue got too rambling for me. And (spoiler) I didn't like how it was resolved with his mother, needing to live half the year with her in order to release winter, and expecting Hades to be ok with that?
Maybe this is all part of the original Greek story? I just was not familiar with it.
So, a strong 4 maybe 4.5 for the love story at the beginning, but totally lost me at the end, so a 3. Sorry!
November 30, 2019
I liked this book a lot, the world building is solid and so is the story. Hades, in spite of his "bit not good" moments, is such an interesting and yes, lovable, King of the Underworld. Persephone -- he prefers Seph -- starts out as a naive godling trying to get his mother, Demeter, to stop treating him like a child, something he hopes his marriage will accomplish. But nothing truly worthwhile ever comes easy, even if you're a deity, and it's a long and rocky road to Happy Ever After (sorta) for Hades & Seph.
On the lighter side, I am highly amused by "hog the bed and steal all the blankets" Cerberus. And the use of "bunny" as a pet name for Hades, who is such a bottom boy and madly in love -- even if it takes him awhile to figure that out since he's never been in love before and didn't even think it possible, given his background and the nature of his Godhood.
Four stars that would have been five if it weren't for proofreading errors that did not catch all the missing words and, in a couple of cases, extra words, that sometimes led to confusing sentences. In teenage fan fiction that might be acceptable but not in professionally published books.
On the lighter side, I am highly amused by "hog the bed and steal all the blankets" Cerberus. And the use of "bunny" as a pet name for Hades, who is such a bottom boy and madly in love -- even if it takes him awhile to figure that out since he's never been in love before and didn't even think it possible, given his background and the nature of his Godhood.
Four stars that would have been five if it weren't for proofreading errors that did not catch all the missing words and, in a couple of cases, extra words, that sometimes led to confusing sentences. In teenage fan fiction that might be acceptable but not in professionally published books.
September 13, 2020
Too long
At least 200 pages too long. Seph is so childish for a man of 26 and I only started to like him after the "incident" (avoiding spoilers) and I didn't understand why Hades actually loved him
At least 200 pages too long. Seph is so childish for a man of 26 and I only started to like him after the "incident" (avoiding spoilers) and I didn't understand why Hades actually loved him
February 16, 2020
Very good!
An interesting retelling of the Greek gods stories. Persephone (seph) is re-imagined and the story and characters are engaging and real. A very good read
An interesting retelling of the Greek gods stories. Persephone (seph) is re-imagined and the story and characters are engaging and real. A very good read
September 11, 2022
DNF at 38%. I just personally found Seph way too annoying.
June 3, 2020
This is the most unique, ambitious novel I've read in a long time. I loved the character growth in Seph, who at first thinks that consent has no place in marriage and sex, and eventually grows to realize that it's not okay for Hades to hold him hostage, even if they love each other. I loved the complexity of Hades, who at times is sociopathic (hunting down escapees from the underworld and letting his dog rip them to shreds, without a care for their suffering), but is also kind of the sappiest of his effed up family. He couldn't bear to kill his own Evil father, even after said father literally swallowed Hades and his younger, helpless siblings to burn in stomach acid.
There is lot of moral gray area in this one too -- is Hades right that his "arranged marriage" to Seph (read: kidnapping) is basically a kindness and the best possible outcome for Seph (read: compared to rape by Seph's own father)? Did he do the right thing kidnapping Seph? Can Seph give his consent inside such a marriage? Does the accepted morality of the place and time make it all okay? Or at least palatable for a modern reader?
It's not perfect. It could have used some editing for length, for sure. And though there are some cute moments usually involving animals (Hades's dog and Seph's bunny), overall it's heavy, heavy material.
I was skeptical that a story based on "The Rape of Perseophone" would be for me, so I'll spoil the kidnapping/dub con/non-con elements for anyone with reservations:
There is lot of moral gray area in this one too -- is Hades right that his "arranged marriage" to Seph (read: kidnapping) is basically a kindness and the best possible outcome for Seph (read: compared to rape by Seph's own father)? Did he do the right thing kidnapping Seph? Can Seph give his consent inside such a marriage? Does the accepted morality of the place and time make it all okay? Or at least palatable for a modern reader?
It's not perfect. It could have used some editing for length, for sure. And though there are some cute moments usually involving animals (Hades's dog and Seph's bunny), overall it's heavy, heavy material.
I was skeptical that a story based on "The Rape of Perseophone" would be for me, so I'll spoil the kidnapping/dub con/non-con elements for anyone with reservations:
November 27, 2019
This is effing epic!!
Seriously? Just read this. It's so unique and incredible you should just read it.
So I love, and have extensively studied Greek mythology, and I never would have thought of this. I don't really have words to describe it. But this is a totally unexpected take on Hades x Persephone and if you don't read it you will regret it. I love the Pykh books. But I could die happy if there were more books like this.
Seriously? Just read this. It's so unique and incredible you should just read it.
So I love, and have extensively studied Greek mythology, and I never would have thought of this. I don't really have words to describe it. But this is a totally unexpected take on Hades x Persephone and if you don't read it you will regret it. I love the Pykh books. But I could die happy if there were more books like this.
November 25, 2019
Fantastic
Absolutely fantastic tale of Greek myths. I adore all legends and I love this retelling. It was beautiful and magical. Eileen paints a beautiful and sad retelling of Hades and persphones story , that you can't help but love. They are perfect even when you think something is wrong. They are perfect.
Absolutely fantastic tale of Greek myths. I adore all legends and I love this retelling. It was beautiful and magical. Eileen paints a beautiful and sad retelling of Hades and persphones story , that you can't help but love. They are perfect even when you think something is wrong. They are perfect.
November 26, 2019
I love it!
I adore this! The storyline has equal parts creepy and lovely. I would call it a bit gothic but that just enhances what m'lady eileen is going for.
I adore this! The storyline has equal parts creepy and lovely. I would call it a bit gothic but that just enhances what m'lady eileen is going for.
November 19, 2019
A wonderful read!!
This book is fantastic from start to finish. Hades is a gorgeous bad boys who may or may not be emotionally scarred. Seph is a young God who has no real purpose. Together they grow into a beautiful, loving couple where Hades learns to lean on someone else and Seph grows into a confident king. With danger, alluring philosophical concepts, and a wonderful plot, this book grabs your attention from the beginning. Definitely worth buying.
This book is fantastic from start to finish. Hades is a gorgeous bad boys who may or may not be emotionally scarred. Seph is a young God who has no real purpose. Together they grow into a beautiful, loving couple where Hades learns to lean on someone else and Seph grows into a confident king. With danger, alluring philosophical concepts, and a wonderful plot, this book grabs your attention from the beginning. Definitely worth buying.
November 18, 2019
A true Greek myth
I love this retelling of Hades and Persephone or Seph in this case. An amazing telling of how the seasons came to be. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed! This is my favorite Greek myth and this retelling does it justice.
I love this retelling of Hades and Persephone or Seph in this case. An amazing telling of how the seasons came to be. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed! This is my favorite Greek myth and this retelling does it justice.
November 18, 2019
Loved it
This story was everything I never knew I needed.
I especially love how both characters are portrayed, they compliment each other and we can clearly see why they work so well together.
This story was everything I never knew I needed.
I especially love how both characters are portrayed, they compliment each other and we can clearly see why they work so well together.
November 26, 2019
1.5 stars
I've liked this author before, and thought that I couldn't go wrong with a twist on mythology, but this one was a huge fail for me. My biggest complaint with this book was that it was so incredibly boring. After fighting through the first 39%, I just started skimming, and then got bored even more, so I skipped to 90% and didn't have any problem picking up on what had happened in the interim.
Seph was insipid and unlikable until he had a personality replacement. Hades was about as exciting as milquetoast. The only good scene in the book, IMHO, is when Seph finally grows a pair and stands up to Zeus.
I've liked this author before, and thought that I couldn't go wrong with a twist on mythology, but this one was a huge fail for me. My biggest complaint with this book was that it was so incredibly boring. After fighting through the first 39%, I just started skimming, and then got bored even more, so I skipped to 90% and didn't have any problem picking up on what had happened in the interim.
Seph was insipid and unlikable until he had a personality replacement. Hades was about as exciting as milquetoast. The only good scene in the book, IMHO, is when Seph finally grows a pair and stands up to Zeus.
January 13, 2020
Eh, this wasn't my cup of tea. I really didn't like the modern dialogue. Reading Seph waxing about Hades' "cute butt" felt a bit jarring in what was supposed to be a historical setting. I don't feel like the plot had purpose, if that makes any sense. It droned on with things that mattered very little in the whole scheme of things and glossed over moments that it should have lingered with a while. It also needed a better edit for typos.
March 5, 2020
Another masterpiece by Eileen Glass!
I have always loved the works of Eileen Glass and this is certainly one of her best yet. She has a gift for storytelling and possesses an extraordinary palette of words which she uses to paint very precise mental images for the reader.
This well known love story of Hades and Persephone is turned upside down in the most delightful and kickass manner. Persephone is a male and goes by the nickname “Seph.” Hades does not actually abduct Seph, rather, with Seph’s father’s permission (Zeus), rescues Seph from his mother. The story lovingly shows how compassionate he is and how the other gods have worked hard to tarnish his name. This in spite of the fact he has to constantly make difficult decisions in order to keep the world of the living (and the other gods including Zeus) from collapsing.
It is such a beautiful and well written story. In addition to being a great love story there is a great deal of wisdom about life in general imparted. I love this book and will most certainly read it again. Kudos to Ms. Glass.
I have always loved the works of Eileen Glass and this is certainly one of her best yet. She has a gift for storytelling and possesses an extraordinary palette of words which she uses to paint very precise mental images for the reader.
This well known love story of Hades and Persephone is turned upside down in the most delightful and kickass manner. Persephone is a male and goes by the nickname “Seph.” Hades does not actually abduct Seph, rather, with Seph’s father’s permission (Zeus), rescues Seph from his mother. The story lovingly shows how compassionate he is and how the other gods have worked hard to tarnish his name. This in spite of the fact he has to constantly make difficult decisions in order to keep the world of the living (and the other gods including Zeus) from collapsing.
It is such a beautiful and well written story. In addition to being a great love story there is a great deal of wisdom about life in general imparted. I love this book and will most certainly read it again. Kudos to Ms. Glass.
April 8, 2022
I didn't go in with super high expectations since the premise for this book is very different from the sci-fi romance adventure series that originally drew me to this author but this book surprised the crap out of me in the best way!
The characters are deep and I love that the author drew inspiration from history and took a more classical approach for Persephone's character. There were several places where I thought I knew where the author was taking things but I was regularly kept in suspense and I loved the winding journey. Lots of good character growth softened by genuine romance and care between the characters. I definitely recommend giving this one a read if you enjoy mythology inspired works at all.
The characters are deep and I love that the author drew inspiration from history and took a more classical approach for Persephone's character. There were several places where I thought I knew where the author was taking things but I was regularly kept in suspense and I loved the winding journey. Lots of good character growth softened by genuine romance and care between the characters. I definitely recommend giving this one a read if you enjoy mythology inspired works at all.
December 13, 2023
Hades is a bottom
This book is a great genderbender rendition of the classic Greek myth of Hades and Persephone. I laughed, I cried, and gasped the whole book. It is well written and the plot draws you in. The only aspect of this book that made me uncomfortable is the fact that Hades is Seph's UNCLE. I am aware that incest is very common among the Greek gods and the author even briefly mentioned it in the book but there was ZERO mention of the incestuous aspect of Hades and Seph's relationship.
However, the characters were developed so well that I actually forgot about that fact until I finished this book. It's easy to forget about the incest when your uncle is an ethereal looking twink with a luscious booty.
This book is a great genderbender rendition of the classic Greek myth of Hades and Persephone. I laughed, I cried, and gasped the whole book. It is well written and the plot draws you in. The only aspect of this book that made me uncomfortable is the fact that Hades is Seph's UNCLE. I am aware that incest is very common among the Greek gods and the author even briefly mentioned it in the book but there was ZERO mention of the incestuous aspect of Hades and Seph's relationship.
However, the characters were developed so well that I actually forgot about that fact until I finished this book. It's easy to forget about the incest when your uncle is an ethereal looking twink with a luscious booty.
October 28, 2021
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December 6, 2019
Very choppy
I love a lot of this author's books. They are normally and Auto buy for me. This book had a very good plot and very good ideas but there was a large amount of typos that made it confusing sometimes to read. it followed along with original Greek mythology stories a lot which I thought was really cool.
I love a lot of this author's books. They are normally and Auto buy for me. This book had a very good plot and very good ideas but there was a large amount of typos that made it confusing sometimes to read. it followed along with original Greek mythology stories a lot which I thought was really cool.
January 9, 2020
A fun take on the Persephone myth!
I really enjoyed the clever worldbuilding involved in this spin on traditional myth. It wasn't a simple matter of changing Persphone's gender, but a while system of deity and magic. A lot of things were turned on their heads while remaining true to the heart of the storyline.
I really enjoyed the clever worldbuilding involved in this spin on traditional myth. It wasn't a simple matter of changing Persphone's gender, but a while system of deity and magic. A lot of things were turned on their heads while remaining true to the heart of the storyline.
November 27, 2023
So good!
I admit, I was wondering how Seph would react to the new world that is the underworld, but I was satisfied with the amount of maturing the reader sees in Seph. There was never a power imbalance in my opinion, even though there very easily could’ve. Love the portrayal of Hades and Persephone in this book!
I admit, I was wondering how Seph would react to the new world that is the underworld, but I was satisfied with the amount of maturing the reader sees in Seph. There was never a power imbalance in my opinion, even though there very easily could’ve. Love the portrayal of Hades and Persephone in this book!
November 22, 2024
Honestly i was expecting this book to be a little bit better than it was, but i still enjoyed it. All the greek mythology was very accurate with i appreciated. There were just some points that felt like unnatural storytelling as well as one big plot point that i wasn't a huge fan of, but overall a good read, just not a great one.
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