55th book of 2021
First book in the Hades and Persephone series
Reading period: June 27th 2021 – June 29th 2021
Summary
Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist.
Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.
After a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever.
The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows–and it’s forbidden.
Rating
Review
I thought that I would like this book a lot more than I did.
I had a good time reading it as the story is easy and quick to read. Also, I laugh a lot at some point in the book as I sometimes imagine the gods or goddesses act precisely like that. I also like that the retelling part of the story is well-done. It’s my favourite myth since I am a child, and even if it’s rethought, you totally understand it. Some scenes are badass, particularly at the end, and I like them a lot!
However, I had some struggles with it. The first one is that Persephone is a journalist, but I don’t understand its purpose except to challenge her mother. Also, sometimes I was a little fed up with her and her behaviour, especially towards the hate she has against Hades. I feel like it comes from nowhere; it just drags the story a little.
This book finishes like a novel and not like a series, so I am satisfied with what I read, and I will not continue this series.
Liz.
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