Persephone by Kaitlin Bevis Series: Daughters of Zeus #1
Genres: Greek & Roman, Legends, Myths, Fables, Love & Romance, Young Adult
Published by ImaJinn Books Publication Date: April 23rd 2015
Pages: 198
Also in this series: The Iron Queen
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The Daughters of Zeus, Book One"I enjoyed Hades and Persephone's sweet romantic relationship. Persephone has her flaws, but she is likable and learns along the way. The author's writing is descriptive and entertaining. I am looking forward to the next book." Rebecca Foote @ Paranormal Muse"Everyone needs to check this book out, I can't rave enough about it, Bevis is definitely a new talent to keep an eye out for. I give this 5/5." Sarah Brown @ Head Stuck in a Book"I found this book to be a fun and fast-paced adventure through Greek mythology with a modern twist." Stephanie Ward @ A Dream Within a Dream"Persephon' is a fun, imaginative, smart retelling of my favorite myth, fusing modern culture with a rich world of magic. I had such a great time reading this." Amazon Top Reviewer, Molly Ringle, Author of Persephone's Orchard. "From the first paragraph, I was enthralled with this story. I read it all in one sitting and enjoyed every minute of it. What a great spin on a Greek myth! Move over Rick Riordan!" Amazon Top Reviewer, Rita Webb, Author of Daughter of the Goddess "This story will completely suck you in . . . . This book is the first of a trilogy, and I can't wait to see what's in store for these amazing characters." Amazon Top Reviewer, Melissa Groeling, Author of Beauty MarksOne day Persephone is an ordinary high school senior working at her mom's flower shop in Athens, Georgia. The next she's fighting off Boreas, the brutal god of Winter, and learning that she's a bonafide goddess--a rare daughter of the now-dead Zeus. Her goddess mom whisks her off to the Underworld to hide until Spring.There she finds herself under the protection of handsome Hades, the god of the dead, and she's automatically married to him. It's the only way he can keep her safe. Older, wiser, and far more powerful than she, Hades isn't interested in becoming her lover, at least not anytime soon. But every time he rescues her from another of Zeus's schemes, they fall in love a little more. Will Hades ever admit his feelings for her?Can she escape the grasp of her powerful dad's minions? The Underworld is a very cool place, but is it worth giving up her life in the realm of the living? Her goddess powers are developing some serious, kick-butt potential. She's going to fight back.Kaitlin Bevis spent her childhood curled up with a book and a pen. If the ending didn't agree with her, she rewrote it. Because she's always wanted to be a writer, she spent high school and college learning everything she could to achieve that goal. After graduating college with a BFA and Masters in English, Kaitlin went on to write The Daughters of Zeus series. kaitlinbevis.com
Being on a mythology kick this week, I decided to try another story dealing with Hades. I have to say, this retelling of Persephone and Hades story had me hooked from the very beginning.
Persephone was a sixteen year old girl, none the wiser to anything pertaining to Greek mythology (other than school) when her whole world turned upside down. Suddenly she discovers her mother is Demeter, she’s a daughter of Zeus and Hades, Lord of the Underworld, has married her to protect her from the Winter God hell bent on capturing her and killing her.
Persephone had a lot thrown at her at once, but I loved how she didn’t wallow in all that happened to her. She was determine to learn all she could about her new home, her newfound status as a Goddess and her new husband. She was a young girl who was very likable and someone you wanted to succeed in everything she did, as well as bring a little humility back to her new friends.
I enjoyed the author’s telling of this story. She gave Hades a heart and made it very hard not to like him (even as he fights his feelings for the significantly younger, Persephone). I’m so glad I found this book and I look forward to the continuation of Persephone and Hades’ story.
Shannon
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