wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Torture, Alcohol, Violence, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, War, Grief, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Rape, Abandonment, Stalking, Suicide, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
hi_im_tate'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
3.5
There is just so much to this book that I wouldn't have expected. Everything with Apollo (almost cried during his scene with his lover), meeting Leuce and learning more about her, the abduction, the proposal (s), the ending. It all intertwined beautifully for me. There were several times when I had to pull away from this book because it was just *so god damn good*. The love and passion Hades and Persephone share really, really touches my heart.
The author's note mentions learning more about Hades' life in the Upperworld and what he does. I am very excited for this because I just want to slurp up every piece of lore I can get about Hades. He loves so beautifully and fiercely, and I *need* to know what makes him tick.
There are some very prominent characters we have yet to meet. Where does Zeus stand in all of this? Poseidon? What's going on with Aphrodite? So many questions, so few answers.
Please make sure to read content warnings for this book. It'll make it easier.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Vomit, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Blood, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Rape, Cursing, Gore, Alcohol, Blood, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Physical abuse
Minor: Murder, Confinement, War, Physical abuse, Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
flaminghotchertos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Child death, War, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Sexual assault, Death, Suicide, Torture, and Rape
jailene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Infidelity
Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Drug use, and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicide, Torture, Car accident, Self harm, Sexual assault, Rape, Sexism, and Death