a touch of darkness persephone and hades

I also love a good Hades and Persephone story where the author throws other gods and goddesses into the story. This book is no different when it comes to her character. But this is ok with me because of her past and upbringing. In every story I read about them, Persephone drives me a little crazy the way she says yes to everything and doesn’t stand up for herself. Persephone is definitely an agreeable character with me too, but… it’s Hades, y’all. I’m slightly obsessed with the King of the Underworld. No matter where or how I read it, I so enjoy reading about them. Persephone and Hades’ is one of my favorite stories. She’s not yet found her powers and doesn’t know if she ever will. Persephone is the goddess of Spring, but in this book, everything she touches withers. She’s timid and unsure due to a sheltered life with her mother Demeter. The author leaves Persephone’s typical personality untouched. Not my favorite! But it was definitely a good one. That’s the beauty of retelling Greek mythologies, the possibilities are endless. I always wonder what new twist the author is going to put on the classic characters.

It can be a blessing and a curse when it comes to reading fantasy fiction based on the Greek characters of myth. I have a lot to learn but I know quite a bit as well. Sometimes I can even tell you a little bit of their history. I’ve even read a couple of the textbooks covering the beliefs of the Greeks and I can tell you who most of the gods and goddesses are and what they represent. I have read most of the Lords of the Underworld books by Gena Showalter which has a good bit of the Greek mythology intertwined. I love to read the fan made graphic stories on Webtoon or fictional stories that retell those of the Greek gods and goddesses. Here’s a little known fact about me: I’m obsessed with Greek mythology. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-and it’s forbidden. The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.Īfter 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. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist.

The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only.

A touch of darkness persephone and hades