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h0p35had's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
viireads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Blood
barefoot_serendipity's review against another edition
3.0
Read Harder 2023: Read an independently published book by a BIPOC author.
krin's review against another edition
I liked the writing, characters and sense of place a lot but the plotting/pacing didn't work well for me. And then I really didn't like the out-of-nowhere non-negotiated kink in the first sex scene.
dan1el_ji's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
caprivoyant's review against another edition
I can't review this, y'all. I was genuinely ill-prepared for that amount of sex, and now my aro-ace brain is shook 🫨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Transphobia, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent
toadstoolsnshit's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
jhovland's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.5
Book club book. Took me a bit to get over the wrongness of greek gods in current times. Spicy scenes.
alysses's review against another edition
5.0
You might have noticed that I tagged this read adult contemporary and adult fantasy as well as adult mystical--- Let me explain. This is my second R.M. Virtues read. The first one was absolutely a contemporary. This book could very well be a re-imagining of Persephone and Hades in a contemporary setting but the vibes throughout the book were very much Adult Fantasy and Mystical. Make that what you will...
The writing was spectacular. The world building, on point. The character development, on point. The plot, the mood and the flow, on point. You get a little bit of everything in this re-imagined Persephone and Hades story where it gives those Sin City (the movie) vibes. This world is filled with mystery and intrigue and full of secrets.
The writing is lyrical and moving. Every word had a purpose. The level of acceptance and care behind certain revelations and scenes were magical to experience. There were so many intricate details of all things Greek mythology interwoven into this story. It was impressive to say the least.
Hades’ ability to love whole heartedly stopped me in my tracks every time. It wasn’t just with Persephone. It was the softness he exhibited with his family members. His ability to trust them and encourage them with kindness and love. The loyalty he showed them and they in return. The partnerships he built based on respect and acknowledgement. Showing Persephone with every action he took that he saw a partner in her based-on equality and not transaction. There were so many moments. So many moments of depth that you wouldn’t think should exist in this read.
It's been weeks since reading this book and it continues to sit with me and I with it. Do not sleep on this author.
The writing was spectacular. The world building, on point. The character development, on point. The plot, the mood and the flow, on point. You get a little bit of everything in this re-imagined Persephone and Hades story where it gives those Sin City (the movie) vibes. This world is filled with mystery and intrigue and full of secrets.
The writing is lyrical and moving. Every word had a purpose. The level of acceptance and care behind certain revelations and scenes were magical to experience. There were so many intricate details of all things Greek mythology interwoven into this story. It was impressive to say the least.
Hades’ ability to love whole heartedly stopped me in my tracks every time. It wasn’t just with Persephone. It was the softness he exhibited with his family members. His ability to trust them and encourage them with kindness and love. The loyalty he showed them and they in return. The partnerships he built based on respect and acknowledgement. Showing Persephone with every action he took that he saw a partner in her based-on equality and not transaction. There were so many moments. So many moments of depth that you wouldn’t think should exist in this read.
It's been weeks since reading this book and it continues to sit with me and I with it. Do not sleep on this author.