This one was a little harder to get into.

Hades with this wishy washy teenage (honestly girl attitude, do you love me, will you stay) is a turn off. Persephone was a class A b, which like girl you do you but this was a little much.

Mellie, yes girl.

Will I read the last one? Yes.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my DRC.

Not as successful as the first book for me but I still thoroughly enjoyed getting back into this world and these characters. The book went in a different direction than I expected with the main characters being separated for a lot of the time but their individual journeys and development were really well handled so although I missed their chemistry together, I can't deny their characters were better developed and fuller by the time they came back together.

2.5 out of 5 - rounded up

Second installment in the series...definitely an improvement in writing, character development, etc. Way less smut to get through, and fewer art works to hide if reading in public (which I do not recommend). The first half of the novel does explore PTSD, but then the author kinda just has the characters get over it? There were some mysteries that were uncovered, but mostly just angst.

This is one of those series that you read purely for entertainment, but at this point I am not sure if I would bother reading the third and final installment? Most of my desire to read it is simply because it is the end of the trilogy, and I want to know how it ends, but it's not a strong enough of a pull to jump right in even though I have it downloaded on my kindle.

The writing is lush and evocative, drawing readers into a world where every glance and whisper carries weight. The chemistry between the leads is electric, creating a tension that keeps you turning the pages, such a great read

In this captivating fantasy romance, the author weaves a beautifully intricate world filled with magic, adventure, and an undeniable chemistry between the protagonists. From the very first page, readers are drawn into a richly imagined landscape where the stakes are high, and love transcends boundaries.

The characters are delightfully complex, each facing their own trials and transformations. Their journey is not just about romance; it’s about self-discovery and the courage to embrace one’s true self. The chemistry between them crackles with tension, making every shared moment feel electric and deeply meaningful.

The plot is expertly crafted, balancing moments of heart-pounding action with tender, intimate scenes that linger long after the book is closed. The author’s lyrical prose brings the settings to life, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and danger of this enchanting world.

Overall, this book is a delightful escape that deftly combines elements of fantasy and romance. It’s a testament to the power of love and the strength found in vulnerability. Perfect for fans of the genre, it’s a story that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a magical journey of the heart!

The Mistess and The Reowned is a great Hades and Persephone retelling. I am not one that usually likes cliff hangers but the way they write their stories!

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc copy of this book for an honest review!

'God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned...The Glorified Babysitter'

I love when I have access to a complete series 😅 cause it means I don't have to wait for the next book to come out.

These books were enjoyable enough. It felt familiar, as there have recently been many similar experiences. But that train of thought aside, I think it still was an enjoyable read.

If you are a fan of Greek myths and enjoy a good retelling. Than this is a decent book to delve into.



3/5

My obsession with Hades x Persephone retellings has only grown with this book! Thank you for such a beautifully outstanding book! If you love dark and angsty this book is for you!

THE CLIFFHANGER?!? UGH!! This series keeps me hooked and addicted to finding out what happens next! I did enjoy that this was a little darker than the first.

It wasn’t my most favorite but so much spice that I enjoyed reading it anyways. I love a good hades retelling.

Starts off right after the first book.
Hades and persephone must fight to prove their love from outside forces.
Not as good as first book. More smut than a plotline.

I really enjoyed reading this series!! It gave me such joy and was well written. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family. It was exciting and engaging as were the other books in the series

𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙄 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙚.

The best part of this series is Hades, hands down. I love how, despite all the trauma and drama, he never once falters in his love and dedication to Persephone and the Underworld.

I wish I felt as deeply for Persephone… my girl needs some maturing STAT. It’s like she’s always playing games, first in book one with the cheating (she felt guilty for her actions, so it’s cheating, even if they weren’t official) and now in book 2 refusing to talk it out with Hades and creating distance at a time they both are vulnerable and need reassurance. I get that she keeps having her choices taken away, but she is the only one who dictates how she reacts in those situations.

I did really love how she became a badass to fight for the Underworld when Hades couldn’t. If I read book 3, I really hope she gets a chance to shin again without being bogged down by emotional warfare.

please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: cliffhanger
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: many open-door spicy scenes
TWs: child abuse, deprivations of gore, kidnapping, manipulation, narcissism, PTSD, self harm, torture, violence, war
Kinky Content: ass play, biting, dirty talk, double penetration, “eyes on me”, grinding, marking, mirror sex, oral, praise, prehensile magic play, shower sex, spanking, voyeurism
standalone: book 2 of Love and Fate series
final thoughts: book 2 did not disappoint! So much adventure and banter continued in this series into book 2.
This book focuses a lot more on the adventure/war/world building aspects with the romance taking a backseat… but definitely still very prevalent in the story with many spicy scenes throughout.
We get a lot more of Cerberus and Mellie in this book and I love the side characters just as much as I love the main characters.

read this book if you love
🔎 adventure
⛓️ BDSM
🫡 big MMC
💵 billionaire
🤩 curvy FMC
🖤 dark romance
🥵 dirty talk
💬 epistolary
🍆 fancy peens
💞 fated mates
🎣 fish out of water
😳 forbidden lovers
🏝️ forced proximity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 found family
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters
🩹 hurt/comfort
😏 kinky
🪄 magic
🥰 nicknames
💤 nightmare comfort
🔀 opposites attract
😜 jealous, possessive MMC
💖 paranormal romance
🌀 plot twists
🙏 praise
📖 retelling
👤 shadow daddy
🐺 shifters
🔮 supernatural creatures- gods, goddesses, demons
🌍 world building

Another Greek mythology/folklore inspired Romantasy tale that is sure to find it's loyal fanbase out there in the world.

Thanks Rose and Star Publishing co and NetGalley for The Mistress & The Renowned by Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune

This is the second in the series, so I had to get book 1 to get into this retelling of the Hades and Persephone's story. I'll be honest and say that I struggled to enjoy this.

It was a little too wordy and I feel like the story could have been a little less wieldy in its writing.

I struggled to finish this book. I must admit that this wasn't for me

I enjoyed the continuation of Hades and Persephone’s story. There was a lot of character growth on both sides. There was less insecurity on both sides; however, they moved on to miscommunication and not listening. Neither were able to fully communicate what they went though and how they were feeling. This is something they both work on over the course of the book.

I really loved that Persephone is the one doing the saving. There was a lot of action and the greater world story plot line moves forward while still keeping the focus on Persephone and Hades.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

I like the first book, but for the second i think the The plot didn’t start developing until nearly the end of the book and the world building felt non existent.

The characters having fights about dumb things around every corner with no character development throughout the book.

"𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧. 𝙒𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡."

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

The Mistress & The Renowned is the second installment in The Love and Fate Series. The story resumes after Persephone and Hades broke the curse and they had to went through the outcome of it. Persephone had to adapt with her new responsibility of The Underworld, let alone when Hades is missing right after they connected the bond, right after they sealed the fate.

It's not a life-changing sequel but it sure is better than the first one. I feel like this one is less smutty (which is good) and more complex with emotional burden and world building. The mystery and thrill ensued from the issue that happened in The Underworld were encouraging me to keep reading. There are some unecessary scenes and there are also some that are crucial yet somehow felt rushed and poorly executed. I appreciate the cliffhanger which i think the climax of the whole series! Overall i enjoyed the experience and def would grab the last book of the series in the meantime!