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A review by peedsreads
The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
"...and she felt a thrill shoot up her spine at his admission. He'd wanted this. He'd wanted her. The day they met at Gallows' Gate. Her! Undesirable, unlovable Persephone who had paled in comparison to the lovely Venus her entire life. That she felt any surprise at all, made her realize how often her mind refused to accept the simple truth, 'Persephone Honeyfield had never been one to attract affection.' What a terrible belief to hold on to, and what a difficult belief to shake."
I really enjoyed this audiobook. It's a marriage of convenience with two outcast main characters, what's not to love?! Parts felt a little formulaic and forced (which is not bad! I love the formula!!!), but it just didn't stand out that much, or took me out of the story I guess. I think the author wanted to make this "big scary secret" for Aiden and it just didn't hit, but it'd be harder to go darker without shifting the tone. It was a solid Hades/Persephone re-imagining, but like meh? idk.
thank you Netgalley for the audiobook galley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this audiobook. It's a marriage of convenience with two outcast main characters, what's not to love?! Parts felt a little formulaic and forced (which is not bad! I love the formula!!!), but it just didn't stand out that much, or took me out of the story I guess. I think the author wanted to make this "big scary secret" for Aiden and it just didn't hit, but it'd be harder to go darker without shifting the tone. It was a solid Hades/Persephone re-imagining, but like meh? idk.
thank you Netgalley for the audiobook galley in exchange for an honest review.