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Drag Me Up by R.M. Virtues

20 reviews

gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Loving the Hades and Persephone story, I was all but sold when I heard about this book. The representation, the story, and the spice all combined to create a fun read and series that I want more of.

On top of the main characters and seeing their lives and back stories, there is also a range of side characters to enjoy as you read along. Each bring their our little views and interactions to make everything more alive. The world is also intriguing but doesn't have a lot of development, as this is not the forefront of the book I didn't have any issues. This as the book is without a doubt a character driven story.

It really enjoyed seeing how Hades and Persephone help each other grow. I don't think there is enough books that showcase helping a loved one without having to change or give something up about yourself. You can change and grow with someone, but it doesn't mean you have to change for someone.

I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting

Moderate: Gun violence and Toxic relationship

Minor: Transphobia

saltibarciai's review

dark emotional mysterious 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

3.5

 3.5☆ liked it: 
+ Loved the side characters (especially Hecate and her dynamic with Hades)
+ Persephone is one of the best characters I red (this year). Her sassyness, strength, courage, power and her love not just for others, but herself. She is a true goddess.
+ Hades and Persephone's relationship was *chef kiss* (plus, I loved that the start of the first date was from Hades pov)
+ Persephone "coming out" to Hades scene left me with so much warmth and joy in my heart (especially his response) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia

Minor: Toxic relationship

ruthiedr89's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Transphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

pucksandpaperbacks's review

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Sexual content, Medical content, and Stalking

Moderate: Alcohol

remusritch's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Plot was a bit bland and the sex wasn't why I was reading it but I do appreciate the diversity

Tbh this book should have gone through another round of editing, there were a few errors that should have been picked up but it was a light read all the same

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

marysbookinit's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Death of parent

potalian's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence and Stalking

Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Transphobia, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury

looney_moons's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

R.M. Virtues has solidified himself as a dark fantasy and erotic writer for me through only one book. Whilst this is neither the best erotic novel nor the best Hades and Persephone retelling I've read, Virtues managed to have me engaged from beginning to end, all while surprising me in the best ways possible and including an incredibly diverse cast - not to mention steaming hot sex scenes that are all about consent, mutual pleasure, and intimacy. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence

Minor: Transphobia

morganphoenix's review

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Transphobia, and Stalking

Moderate: Sexual harassment

annabelle's review

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Transphobia