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rachelisathomas22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I did read this in tandem with A Touch of Ruin, which I felt like enhanced the story overall. I think if I would have read this on its own, I would have rated this a bit lower. I really enjoy the story of Hades and Persephone across this series so far, and I’m excited for what comes next. I do find Hades POV to be the more compelling between the two. I just wish we got more than surface level emotional conversations both for their personal growth and the growth in their relationship. This is I think why I enjoyed reading these two in tandem, because I at least got more adventure and emotional outlook into a situation this way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Torture
cscharfway's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
There was a lot happening in this book, and I enjoyed how complex Hades’ interactions with the other gods has gotten. Though Hades is a bit clueless as a boyfriend sometimes, it still feels like he’s genuine and learning, and seeing through his eyes made me like Persephone more- in her saga, I find her angry reactions quite immature and hard to read, but Hades somehow softens her with his deep emotional reflections. I also am fascinated by how much of a life he lives outside of what Persephone sees and is aware of. I really don’t like that their relationship conflict centres around honesty and communication and yet look at all the stuff he’s still keeping from Persephone!!
The plot is moving along much faster in this book, and towards something important and I’m on edge to find out how it will all play out. This really shows that the book is purposeful and is not just falling back on the smut appeal, though there was a lot of that too. The sex scenes have started to bother me a bit with how many there are and how unrealistic they are, but hey, I guess people don’t read or watch pornography for the realism!
The plot is moving along much faster in this book, and towards something important and I’m on edge to find out how it will all play out. This really shows that the book is purposeful and is not just falling back on the smut appeal, though there was a lot of that too. The sex scenes have started to bother me a bit with how many there are and how unrealistic they are, but hey, I guess people don’t read or watch pornography for the realism!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
longale9's review against another edition
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Suicide
kathaley122's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide
tempestscorner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Kidnapping
sam_the_panda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide
mlh95's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really do like Hades books more than Persephone. Maybe it's because I get to know him better along with the gods.
Just like in Persephones book, the communications problems are testing me. Someone who values communication it is torture! It's strange to see that Hades doesn't even think about telling Persephone stuff, I think he's been alone for too long.
Can we all cheer for Hecate! She's not afraid to tell Hades he's messed up
Just like in Persephones book, the communications problems are testing me. Someone who values communication it is torture! It's strange to see that Hades doesn't even think about telling Persephone stuff, I think he's been alone for too long.
Can we all cheer for Hecate! She's not afraid to tell Hades he's messed up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
ktbeth143's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Giving this a 3 for two reasons: half of it is simply a repeat of “A Touch of Ruin” but from Hades POV (making it repetitive as it didn’t really add anything we didn’t already know/suspect) and two—the other half is a totally new plot not even hinted at in “A Touch of Ruin.”
This might have been okay if the main area of growth needed for both Jades and Persephone was not communication. Both of these book are about the turmoil miscommunication brings to their relationship, and yet at no point does Hades ever tell Persephone about Hera. Not to mention, it adds a whole new level to the war we see begin at the end of “Touch of Ruin,” which until we read this book we think is a war Demeter is instigating.
Overall, the only reasons I’d recommend this one is if you want more spice and if you’re planning to continue the HadesxPersephone saga, since you do learn things about the complex connecting plot that you didn’t in “A Touch of Ruin.”
Overall, the only reasons I’d recommend this one is if you want more spice and if you’re planning to continue the HadesxPersephone saga, since you do learn things about the complex connecting plot that you didn’t in “A Touch of Ruin.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide
elodiethefangirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide and Kidnapping
aehollins21's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide