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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
4.75
I loved this. I've been burned a couple times in the past with Hades/Persephone stories, so I went into this with the smallest amount of trepidation although I needn't have worried because this. was. FANTASTIC. If you're into this myth and want a diverse, wonderfully written retelling with fantastic characters and a thrilling plot, then I HIGHLY recommend this.
Content Warnings
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