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sabrinz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent
shaipanda's review
3.5
I enjoyed seeing the trans representation in this retelling and liked the relationships that developed but overall this was a meh read for me unfortunately
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, and Transphobia
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
discarded_dust_jacket's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
But I feel like so far, this is perhaps the most well-rounded version I’ve come across. I enjoyed the writing style, the pacing was mostly good (there was some info-dumping that felt like a slog towards the beginning but it was negligible), the spice was very good, and the characters were nuanced. Overall I really enjoyed this one! I even shed a tear!
Graphic: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity and Transphobia
gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Sexual content and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence and Toxic relationship
Minor: Transphobia
saltibarciai's review
- 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
+ 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)
Graphic: Sexual content and Transphobia
Minor: Toxic relationship
marysbookinit's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent
alwaysbereadin's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Ableism and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
TW/CW ableism, explicit sexual content (bdsm aspects, threesome), transphobia, mentions of racism, mentions of past child abuse, manipulative/toxic familial relationships, mentions of cheating, violence, harassment, stalking, arson, explosion, gun violence, attempted murder. hades (mc) is black and demisexual. persephone (mc) is black, pansexual, and transgender. majority queer black/poc cast