However, where my problem began was the deterioration of the quality of the story. Both the author’s own story and the mythology fit together almost perfectly and it was very satisfying to read. This book did a phenomenal job at “retelling” in my opinion because of how well she incorporated the original mythological aspects with her twists. I especially appreciate her character development throughout the book and how she grew to stand up for herself, growing out of “her prison” (you’ll know what I’m referencing when you read the book).Īs a Greek Mythology geek myself, it’s enjoyable for me to recognize all the mythological references I already know and see how the authors interpret all these already present legends into her own story. Although Hades has the more stereotypical misunderstood villain blueprint, I love Persephone’s youthful yet ambitious attitudes toward her career and her desire to keep her way of life, no matter how “unusual” it is for someone like her and her mother’s disapproval. I also adore the immaculate chemistry between Persephone and Hades alongside these two character’s characteristics. I am a reader who always gets bored in the first few chapters of the books, but this one interested me immediately from the very first chapter, which is uncommon for me when reading other series. Um…I’m a bit conflicted about what I think about this book.īecause depending on what you are looking for, this can determine whether you rate this book a 4 – 5 stars or 1 – 3 stars. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-and it’s forbidden. The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.Īfter a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-a love that is both captivating and forbidden.Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Mythology, Retellings, NA The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist.Īfter her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. "You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you." His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it. She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. Clair comes a dark and enthralling reimagining of the Hades and Persephone Greek myth.
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