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The Taking of Persephone #3
Demeter
A side not often told is the side of one who is blamed for the worst. A story twisted to create the narrative of an evil, overbearing mother. But the truth is far more sinister.
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361 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 15, 2023
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May 20, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
If you are a fan of Hades and Persephone retellings, if you are a fan of Fantasy books, fantasy romance books, mythology, old world lore - this series is for you. Please do yourself a favor and read it.
I have to say, I was both excited and hesitant to read a book completely from Demeter’s POV. In basically every retelling Demeter is a villain. She is the over bearing mother. The mother that forces her child hide who they are and to conform to the image 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 find acceptable. The mother that uses the idea of “protection” to control and hold back her daughter. In the simplest of terms, we don’t like Demeter in those stories. This was the cause of my hesitation, but my excitement came from reading 𝘒𝘰𝘳𝘦 and 𝘏𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 (book 1 and 2) where Ambrosia has masterfully woven stories beyond compare. I LOVE Demeter in this story.
It is necessary to have read books 1 and 2 prior to starting Demeter. All three books are happening in tandem for large portions of time. In addition to this overlap of events and how Demeter’s life was while Kore was in the Underworld, we get to know Demeter’s past and how she came to be a mother. Her POV is beautifully written and I have to say that Ambrosia has forever changed the way I will think of Demeter.
Please be sure to check your trigger warnings. This story of Demeter can be heavy at times with some triggering topics. I for one cannot wait for book 4, Persephone!
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘙. 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
If you are a fan of Hades and Persephone retellings, if you are a fan of Fantasy books, fantasy romance books, mythology, old world lore - this series is for you. Please do yourself a favor and read it.
I have to say, I was both excited and hesitant to read a book completely from Demeter’s POV. In basically every retelling Demeter is a villain. She is the over bearing mother. The mother that forces her child hide who they are and to conform to the image 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 find acceptable. The mother that uses the idea of “protection” to control and hold back her daughter. In the simplest of terms, we don’t like Demeter in those stories. This was the cause of my hesitation, but my excitement came from reading 𝘒𝘰𝘳𝘦 and 𝘏𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 (book 1 and 2) where Ambrosia has masterfully woven stories beyond compare. I LOVE Demeter in this story.
It is necessary to have read books 1 and 2 prior to starting Demeter. All three books are happening in tandem for large portions of time. In addition to this overlap of events and how Demeter’s life was while Kore was in the Underworld, we get to know Demeter’s past and how she came to be a mother. Her POV is beautifully written and I have to say that Ambrosia has forever changed the way I will think of Demeter.
Please be sure to check your trigger warnings. This story of Demeter can be heavy at times with some triggering topics. I for one cannot wait for book 4, Persephone!
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘢 𝘙. 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
May 24, 2023
18+ • 5⭐️ • 1🌶 (one quick non-fade to black scene)
“Forgive me Kore. I had lost myself,” she whispered, “I swore to keep you safe and that is what I will do.”
-Mythological Historical Fiction
-Hades & Persephone retelling from Demeter’s pov
-Dual POV
In this third book to the “Taking of Persephone” series, we follow both Demeter’s and Ares’ povs of the events that transpired throughout the first two books (“Kore” and “Hades”). We learn to understand Demeter’s motives, wanderings and decisions through her rarely explored “side” of the story in this retelling/reimagining of the classic Hades and Persephone tale.
POTENTIAL SPOILER:
While most Hades and Persephone retellings focus on the two gods and how their union came to be, as well as Demeter’s reaction/backlash, this story imagines the Goddess of the Harvest as an understanding and empathetic mother - who just wants what’s best for her daughter and trusts that Kore makes choices that are right for her. In Kore’s absence, Demeter grieves but also seems a new life that grants her newfound purpose, acceptance and even love. She’s multi-faceted in this version, as all women in Greek myths should be written - especially when female characters are so often stripped of their humanity and over simplified in myths so often written from the male perspective (I highly recommend the comparative analysis, “Pandora’s Jar” by Natalie Haynes).
Review/Thoughts:
This book was absolutely captivating from its beautifully descriptive and insightful language to its pacing. It was such a quick read. I loved how Harris wrote Demeter and gave the reader more insight on her background as well as her siblings’ - how their power and relationships came to be. The history aided Demeter’s character development and set up an interesting path for the next book(s). In addition to Demeter being a mother, this story offered her more dimension. I’m so excited to see how her role develops in the rest of the series, and if she’s able to take a stand against Zeus, Poseidon and Ares or reconcile with Hades. It also explored heavy topics, power dynamics and themes seamlessly. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend!
PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS (including but not limited to): SA, imprisonment, violence, misogyny, manipulation
Misc Thoughts:
Omg this line killed me/made me think of Pain and Panic from Hercules 😂: “If he finds out,” she countered. “If?” Demeter shot, her lips pressed together as she considered it, “If is well enough, I suppose.” (Talking about Ares)
“Lavender and honey consumed her as the deathly vines stretched out along the walls and crept around the columns to announce the goddess’ arrival” - damn she knows how to make an entrance. I’d kill to be able to execute that level of drama when I entered a room. lol.
“I love you, my daisy,” she whispered. “I love you too, Mama” 😭
I loathe Poseidon. Never read a retelling where he wasn’t a monster. Idk if Katee Robert is including him in her Dark Olympus series, but if she does it’s gonna take some real ✨magic✨ to make me ever sympathetic to/romantasize his character.
**SPOILER** I loved that it was Demeter who encouraged Kore to eat the pomegranate seeds to side step Ares’ plans. ATE IT UP.
“Forgive me Kore. I had lost myself,” she whispered, “I swore to keep you safe and that is what I will do.”
-Mythological Historical Fiction
-Hades & Persephone retelling from Demeter’s pov
-Dual POV
In this third book to the “Taking of Persephone” series, we follow both Demeter’s and Ares’ povs of the events that transpired throughout the first two books (“Kore” and “Hades”). We learn to understand Demeter’s motives, wanderings and decisions through her rarely explored “side” of the story in this retelling/reimagining of the classic Hades and Persephone tale.
POTENTIAL SPOILER:
While most Hades and Persephone retellings focus on the two gods and how their union came to be, as well as Demeter’s reaction/backlash, this story imagines the Goddess of the Harvest as an understanding and empathetic mother - who just wants what’s best for her daughter and trusts that Kore makes choices that are right for her. In Kore’s absence, Demeter grieves but also seems a new life that grants her newfound purpose, acceptance and even love. She’s multi-faceted in this version, as all women in Greek myths should be written - especially when female characters are so often stripped of their humanity and over simplified in myths so often written from the male perspective (I highly recommend the comparative analysis, “Pandora’s Jar” by Natalie Haynes).
Review/Thoughts:
This book was absolutely captivating from its beautifully descriptive and insightful language to its pacing. It was such a quick read. I loved how Harris wrote Demeter and gave the reader more insight on her background as well as her siblings’ - how their power and relationships came to be. The history aided Demeter’s character development and set up an interesting path for the next book(s). In addition to Demeter being a mother, this story offered her more dimension. I’m so excited to see how her role develops in the rest of the series, and if she’s able to take a stand against Zeus, Poseidon and Ares or reconcile with Hades. It also explored heavy topics, power dynamics and themes seamlessly. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend!
PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS (including but not limited to): SA, imprisonment, violence, misogyny, manipulation
Misc Thoughts:
Omg this line killed me/made me think of Pain and Panic from Hercules 😂: “If he finds out,” she countered. “If?” Demeter shot, her lips pressed together as she considered it, “If is well enough, I suppose.” (Talking about Ares)
“Lavender and honey consumed her as the deathly vines stretched out along the walls and crept around the columns to announce the goddess’ arrival” - damn she knows how to make an entrance. I’d kill to be able to execute that level of drama when I entered a room. lol.
“I love you, my daisy,” she whispered. “I love you too, Mama” 😭
I loathe Poseidon. Never read a retelling where he wasn’t a monster. Idk if Katee Robert is including him in her Dark Olympus series, but if she does it’s gonna take some real ✨magic✨ to make me ever sympathetic to/romantasize his character.
**SPOILER** I loved that it was Demeter who encouraged Kore to eat the pomegranate seeds to side step Ares’ plans. ATE IT UP.
June 14, 2023
2 weeks since I started this book and it’s stripped me of my will to read. DNF at 24% because I just can’t bring myself to push through.
It’s potentially just not the book I need right now, so I’m sure I’ll come back to it at some point. If that’s the case, I’ll most definitely amend my rating and review.
I adored the first two books (Kore and Hades) so am quite disappointed this one just isn’t hitting right for me. IMO this series so far could’ve just been a multiple POV with the portion of this book I completed as the prologue.
I am also a fan of Persephone’s mythology in general, so there is a chance that I came into this with an unconscious bias to not like Demeter which has hindered my ability to really care about her side of the story.
There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with the authors writing or the story as a whole, I just can’t rate a book I couldn’t finish. Be it for my own reasons or any fault of the author.
It’s potentially just not the book I need right now, so I’m sure I’ll come back to it at some point. If that’s the case, I’ll most definitely amend my rating and review.
I adored the first two books (Kore and Hades) so am quite disappointed this one just isn’t hitting right for me. IMO this series so far could’ve just been a multiple POV with the portion of this book I completed as the prologue.
I am also a fan of Persephone’s mythology in general, so there is a chance that I came into this with an unconscious bias to not like Demeter which has hindered my ability to really care about her side of the story.
There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with the authors writing or the story as a whole, I just can’t rate a book I couldn’t finish. Be it for my own reasons or any fault of the author.
May 20, 2023
Thank you so much to Ambrosia for giving me an ARC of this book, ive read the other two books and i cant wait for the final book to wrap it up!
So i gave this book 3.5 stars out of 5. What i loved about this book is that it showed Demeter as a mother and a woman rather than the villian that she is typically portrayed in greek mythology. I loved the themes of grief and growth of her watching Persephone grow and then having to deal with the fact she is changing. I loved how she found her new family before she was taking for them and able to find comfort in another baby
What i struggled with in this book, i struggled sometimes with the plot and what exactly what was going on at the overall moment. But do bear in mind that it is a book for the other side characters that arent Persephone or Hades in the central story
Overall i recommend reading it to fill in the void between the books and to understand Demeter better
So i gave this book 3.5 stars out of 5. What i loved about this book is that it showed Demeter as a mother and a woman rather than the villian that she is typically portrayed in greek mythology. I loved the themes of grief and growth of her watching Persephone grow and then having to deal with the fact she is changing. I loved how she found her new family before she was taking for them and able to find comfort in another baby
What i struggled with in this book, i struggled sometimes with the plot and what exactly what was going on at the overall moment. But do bear in mind that it is a book for the other side characters that arent Persephone or Hades in the central story
Overall i recommend reading it to fill in the void between the books and to understand Demeter better
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2023
My biggest complaint on this series, the three books are essentially all the same story but told from different “histories” as each title indicates. So with each book you get a little more on them specifically. I thought Demeter would pick up where we were left hanging from Kore/Hades but noooo, it goes all the way back to Demeter’s full life. That was a bit annoying but nonetheless informative.
With that said, I still very much enjoyed the story! It is a bit slow and drawn out but for me the mythology aspect kept me intrigued. I did a lot of Google searches!! Lol.
With that said, I still very much enjoyed the story! It is a bit slow and drawn out but for me the mythology aspect kept me intrigued. I did a lot of Google searches!! Lol.
February 25, 2025
Poorly POORLY executed! This book was not only heavily repetitive from its prior 2 books, but even more so from the earlier content of said books. Talking about full on copied and pasted chunks of text.
Also why is this book titled Demeter if Ares POV takes up half this book??? Sorely disappointed with this one after enjoying the earlier installations of this series.
Also why is this book titled Demeter if Ares POV takes up half this book??? Sorely disappointed with this one after enjoying the earlier installations of this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2025
Sometimes people ask me "hey, do you know any HP retellings that don't sh** on Demeter?" Yeah, that's a rare question, and even rarer reads to find. And honestly, modern media and retellings have done Demeter dirty. So I really like this take on the Elysian Myths and Demeter's role in the myth, not as an obstacle, but as a mother. One who just wanted to protect her child by any means she knew and thought were right to pursue. The focus here is not only on the often found "Mother Gothel"-esque "I know what's best", honestly it really isn't that at all, but also on all the happy times they had. I mean who's not getting weak at Demeter playing with little baby Kore 🥹 Or being sleepless all night because baby won't stop crying but being there nonstop because you just love your little menace.
This is a book not only for the myth lovers, but for mothers as well. And if someone would've said to me I'd find one of the best motherhood reps in a mythology retelling about Greek gods with magic and fantastical powers, I wouldn't have known whether that'd be serious. 😅🥹
Also, the amount of love, dedication and RESEARCH that went into this baby, woowie! ADORE
This is a book not only for the myth lovers, but for mothers as well. And if someone would've said to me I'd find one of the best motherhood reps in a mythology retelling about Greek gods with magic and fantastical powers, I wouldn't have known whether that'd be serious. 😅🥹
Also, the amount of love, dedication and RESEARCH that went into this baby, woowie! ADORE
September 2, 2025
Spoilers
This book was about Demeter’s POV. We got to see a softer more caring Demeter. We got to see a doting loving mother and Kore’s upbringing. We got see Demeter as a victim and not a villain. Great, but…
This book was my least favorite of the three books in this series. What of Hades and Persephone? Isn’t this series ultimately about them? This book in my opinion was a huge let down. I get that Ares and Poseidon’s story needs to be told. But I feel like I wasted my time reading about Demeter. Her heart break and the events that followed, being a nursemaid I can understand. However, I don’t feel like anything was resolved with Demeter and Kore.
The series is about the taking of Persephone, and Demeter realizing that Kore is happy with Hades. But does Kore know that her mother loves her, and has accepted Hades in her life? No she does not. So what was the point of Demeter’s POV? We’re left with so many unanswered questions in my opinion. I get cliffhangers but this cliffhanger in my opinion was very disappointing.
This book was about Demeter’s POV. We got to see a softer more caring Demeter. We got to see a doting loving mother and Kore’s upbringing. We got see Demeter as a victim and not a villain. Great, but…
This book was my least favorite of the three books in this series. What of Hades and Persephone? Isn’t this series ultimately about them? This book in my opinion was a huge let down. I get that Ares and Poseidon’s story needs to be told. But I feel like I wasted my time reading about Demeter. Her heart break and the events that followed, being a nursemaid I can understand. However, I don’t feel like anything was resolved with Demeter and Kore.
The series is about the taking of Persephone, and Demeter realizing that Kore is happy with Hades. But does Kore know that her mother loves her, and has accepted Hades in her life? No she does not. So what was the point of Demeter’s POV? We’re left with so many unanswered questions in my opinion. I get cliffhangers but this cliffhanger in my opinion was very disappointing.
May 25, 2023
I had the opportunity to review this as an alpha reader earlier this year and again recently as an arc. Its been wonderful seeing the story really come together and be written in such a beautiful and almost poetic way. I really loved getting the pov of Demeter as she goes through motherhood and basically get the behind the scenes of what is happening during the events of Books 1 & 2. It totally changed up the original impression I had of Demeter and what I thought was going on. With that being said, this is focused on Demeter (and even Ares during some chapters) and not Kore and Hades as we did for Books 1 & 2. Also, there is some things that may be upsetting or tr1ggering for the reader, so please check out TWs/CWs. This story was emotional and heart-wrenching, and the ending had me GRIPPED. I am so ready for book 4!
Thank you Ambrosia for allowing me to review this for my honest feedback!
Thank you Ambrosia for allowing me to review this for my honest feedback!
May 23, 2023
“𝙰𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝?” 𝚂𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚗𝚘, 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚕. 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚍𝚊𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚏 𝙺𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚄𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍, 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚝𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚜, 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚊𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛. 𝙸𝚏 𝚜𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚍 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚝 𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚢.
Demeter is the third book in the taking of Persephone series and features the events in Kore and Hades from Demeter's point of view. I was uncertain about how I felt coming into this book because before this it felt like Demeter was the one trying to tear Hades and Kore apart. After reading this book everything I thought I knew completely went out the window. This book changed so many things and I genuinely started to feel bad for Demeter. All she wanted was for Kore to be happy. Ambrosia once again kills it with her lyrical writing that just hooks me in. I actually had to go back and read the last couple of chapters of Kore and Hades so I could see everything come together and I am obsessed. The way my excitement for Persephone knows no bounds, I actually cannot wait. If you haven't started this series, you absolutely HAVE to.
Demeter is the third book in the taking of Persephone series and features the events in Kore and Hades from Demeter's point of view. I was uncertain about how I felt coming into this book because before this it felt like Demeter was the one trying to tear Hades and Kore apart. After reading this book everything I thought I knew completely went out the window. This book changed so many things and I genuinely started to feel bad for Demeter. All she wanted was for Kore to be happy. Ambrosia once again kills it with her lyrical writing that just hooks me in. I actually had to go back and read the last couple of chapters of Kore and Hades so I could see everything come together and I am obsessed. The way my excitement for Persephone knows no bounds, I actually cannot wait. If you haven't started this series, you absolutely HAVE to.
May 20, 2023
🪻 Happy Mother’s Day 🪻
What is your favorite Greek myth retelling? Mine is usually Hades & Persephone (which is book 1: Kore & book 2: Hades of this series) but Demeter by @authorambrosiarharris is one of my most anticipated releases for the year! Ambrosia weaves a beautiful story of Demeter’s past and present, giving us a look at how she became a mother and the story of her life when Kore was with Hades in the Underworld.
Demeter is typically painted as the villain, but I absolutely LOVE her in this retelling. It’s a heavy read with some incredibly hard topics so please check the trigger warnings before starting. You won’t be disappointed! This was a 5⭐️ read and I’m so looking forward to when book 4 (Persephone) is released!
What is your favorite Greek myth retelling? Mine is usually Hades & Persephone (which is book 1: Kore & book 2: Hades of this series) but Demeter by @authorambrosiarharris is one of my most anticipated releases for the year! Ambrosia weaves a beautiful story of Demeter’s past and present, giving us a look at how she became a mother and the story of her life when Kore was with Hades in the Underworld.
Demeter is typically painted as the villain, but I absolutely LOVE her in this retelling. It’s a heavy read with some incredibly hard topics so please check the trigger warnings before starting. You won’t be disappointed! This was a 5⭐️ read and I’m so looking forward to when book 4 (Persephone) is released!
May 15, 2023
Demeter is the third installment of the Taking of Persephone Series and follows the journey of Demeter during the year Persephone was in the Underworld.
I love getting to see Demeter’s point of view. We get to another side of the story where in this case she was not the villain we perceived but yet another victim.
I can wait to see how the rest of the series unfolds because more secrets are revealed in each story.
TW
Talks of Sexual Abuse
Rape (Off page)
Child endangerment
Assault/Kidnapping
Torture
I love getting to see Demeter’s point of view. We get to another side of the story where in this case she was not the villain we perceived but yet another victim.
I can wait to see how the rest of the series unfolds because more secrets are revealed in each story.
TW
Talks of Sexual Abuse
Rape (Off page)
Child endangerment
Assault/Kidnapping
Torture
June 17, 2023
The story gets better with ever version and POV from each character. The story is coming together and I love how we get to see what Ares was up to with Poseidon and Demeter ended up at Olympus. It explains why Zeus wasn’t himself or rather why he was out of character. Highly recommend this series. Such a beautiful retelling of Hades and Persephone, and how Demeter only wanted what was best for her daughter.
July 23, 2023
This book was a bit slow & depressing because of Zeus and Ares, and how awful they were. Poor Demeter. At least there were a number of new scenes that weren’t discussed in the previous two books but these are still not remotely as fun and engaging.
August 17, 2023
obsessed
okay I am annoyed at how we learn a little more of the ending by each book but alas I enjoyed this so much. probably my fave retellings. 2025 cannot come soon enough for the last book.
okay I am annoyed at how we learn a little more of the ending by each book but alas I enjoyed this so much. probably my fave retellings. 2025 cannot come soon enough for the last book.
September 4, 2023
Good concept, frustrating execution
It’s a good idea to write from every character’s perspective in the story, but exceedingly frustrating when the climax of the story gets skipped over, the rapists don’t get any comeuppance, and nothing enjoyable happens for the entire book.
It’s a good idea to write from every character’s perspective in the story, but exceedingly frustrating when the climax of the story gets skipped over, the rapists don’t get any comeuppance, and nothing enjoyable happens for the entire book.
July 18, 2023
Finished in a day
It was such a terrific installment in the series! Can't wait for more! My favorite Greek mythology series, I loved Demeter's perspective
It was such a terrific installment in the series! Can't wait for more! My favorite Greek mythology series, I loved Demeter's perspective
August 29, 2023
This is the first Demeter POV I’ve ever read and really loved it.
February 9, 2025
2.5 stars
July 21, 2025
The whole series was the same book from FOUR (and a half, with Hermes’ bits) perspectives. Got boring very fast :(
November 20, 2025
astounding!
Amazing take on the story of Hades and Persephone! If you love Greek mythology you should definitely check out this series!
Amazing take on the story of Hades and Persephone! If you love Greek mythology you should definitely check out this series!
January 28, 2025
Demeter has never been a Goddess whose story captivated me but after reading Kore and being unable to get my hands on a copy of Hades, I skipped ahead.
This is the only retelling that I have ever felt empathy towards Demeter. Kore's perspective was full of innocence and breaking through a barrier into a whole new world. Whereas Demeter is furthering the plot and explaining the true motivation behind her actions.
The chapters within the book on Ares, also painted him in a new, rather unflattering light. He is always shown as severe but modern retellings, I have found, do not stay true to the ruthlessness of the ancient Gods whom they are depicting but this one did.
This is the only retelling that I have ever felt empathy towards Demeter. Kore's perspective was full of innocence and breaking through a barrier into a whole new world. Whereas Demeter is furthering the plot and explaining the true motivation behind her actions.
The chapters within the book on Ares, also painted him in a new, rather unflattering light. He is always shown as severe but modern retellings, I have found, do not stay true to the ruthlessness of the ancient Gods whom they are depicting but this one did.
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May 9, 2023
Read and edited beta version/draft 4.5
Update and review when book is published
Update and review when book is published
January 5, 2025
back reviewing book, read in 2023. This book was fine. It was an interesting take on where Demeter was during the time that Kore was in the underworld the first time. I will admit that I am not as studied in the myth as the author is but it felt like a lot of liberties were taken. The plot of Ares being the "villain" seems weird to me.
August 1, 2023
I have been waiting for this since Christmas and OMG!
It did not disappoint. I can't wait for the next installments!
I wasn't expecting quite a twist I thought we were going to end up with the myth but we didn't!
It did not disappoint. I can't wait for the next installments!
I wasn't expecting quite a twist I thought we were going to end up with the myth but we didn't!
May 11, 2023
Back in January I was given the opportunity to be an alpha reader for this and now after getting to read the finished book, I’m so thrilled to read Persephone now!!
Also baby Kore is the best!!
Also baby Kore is the best!!
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