The tale of Hades and Persephone with Fae intertwined and it did not disappoint. Persephone leaves her extremely abusive mother Demeter who has physically tortured her throughout her whole life. Demeter has used her as a conduit/source to add to her power. One day Persephone has had enough of the abuse and runs to the underworld to hide from her mother. As predicted she runs into Hades her fated mate. Demeter has tantrum after tantrum to release titans and absorb more magic than any other god (including Zeus). It also comes out how Persephone was actually made and why she has no father which plays a very important part in this series. With the Fae's help, Persephone must overcome her mother and her claim to save the underworld by the one way possible.... Ends on Cliffhanger and subject of the next book.

Right when you open the book it starts with a hookup scene so I would definitely say this is an adult book. I honestly really liked this book. Hades and Persephone retellings are my favorite. The abuse scenes are really tough to read when you see how sweet Persephone is. But I also loved how this book really gave Persephone self worth, and how Hades works with her one on boundaries and building a healthy relationship.

BRINGING IN FAE was a great idea and will amped the series up. Not only does it bring in another fantasy land that readers typically love, but it gives way to the author to be more creative than any other retellings.

The romance scenes were OK, and kinda generic. I thought it was really gross that they were talking about her mother while they were hooking up at the courthouse at the end of the book. CRINGE

Spice 4/5

Tropes
Touch her and die
Close Proximity
Grumpy to Sunshine
Female Warrior

Triggers
Child Abuse
Trauma
Self Harm
Narcissist behavior
Gaslighting