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vixenreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It just keeps getting better and the art style is starting to truly advance the storyline effectively.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
Warnings for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dissociation, overbearing parents, spit in face, and workplace romance.dlrosebyh's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The God of the Dead and the vivacious daughter of Demeter are the topic of conversation across Olympus and the Underworld. Hades and Persephone, however, still have a lot to figure out on their own despite the rumors of their passion.
Persephone has battled to live up to the ideal virgin goddess ever since she arrived at Olympus. The severe pressure of the gods' expectations has only been made more difficult by her desire to Hades. And after Apollo's assault, Persephone worries that she won't be able to suppress the strong emotions of hurt and love that she has been trying so hard to bury.
Hades battles with his past while Persephone considers her future, reverting to unhealthy behaviors amid Minthe's welcoming embrace. Both Hades and Persephone tell themselves to suppress their deepest desires in the face of the rising pressure and expectations—from their loved ones, friends, and foes—but the attraction between them is too alluring and compelling. Fate has it.
Although I think this is the best book in the series so far, there were certainly some plot flaws. I'm more interested in the narrative of Eros and Psyche, which kind of sucks for me because their story is a subplot. I'm waiting for Queen Persephone because both Hades and Persephone deserve so much better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Blood
kingrosereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Hades is such a dumb dork and I love him so much and doesn’t deserve to be treated like he’s worthless and unloveable! I just want to hug him! This series just addresses so many serious topics but in a realistic way as well as the healing process after trauma. I can appreciate the work gone into this series. Minthe is just the worst! I also like that Hades’ and Persephone’s relationship is a slow growth of a friend/crush to lovers. It is SLOW but it’s like a natural, realistic development of a romantic relationship where they’re growing as insidiously and addressing their past trauma.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Blood