Kaitlin BevisReviews

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This was a surprisingly enjoyable read, it wasn't perfect but it was enjoyable. There was a lot of potential here and quite a bit of it was really really great but it fell short in a couple aspects unfortunately. As always, I'll try to keep this as spoiler free as possible but I can't promise I won't accidentally give something small away so read the rest of this with caution.

1. Characters -

Persephone - I liked a lot about her character, but then there were times that she annoyed the crap out of me. I love the way she reacted to finding out she's a goddess, it wasn't downplayed and she didn't just accept it right away. She freaked out and then it took time to come to terms with it (once she actually believed it was happening and true). Even then she clung to her "human life" which all seemed really normal to me, more normal than most big reveals like this are written. I also liked her stubborness to a point, it's something I can relate to. There is, however, a point where it becomes too much and borders on stupid. I understood her character and her stubborness, her need to protect others and to always be so dang nice and good but sometimes these things annoyed me. She's selfless and stubborn to a fault and ends up doing things that my brain screams are stupid. I understand it but it still annoys me. Overall I think she's a strong lead with some great potential but I think she could be written slightly better and that she needs to grow a little which is understandable for a character her age.

Hades - Gods I love Hades. I seem to have a thing for characters that are supposed to be Hades in books. I thought this Hades was good, not the best Hades but certainly one with a lot of potential. It's interesting to read Hades as more of a good guy. I sure as heck don't want to read about the creepy, evil Hades of the actual myth but this Hades seemed even more good than most. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just different. I found it interesting and that in turn made the whole underworld an interesting idea. I actually liked that he cared for his people and read psychology books, those things made him interesting to me. I also liked that he actually cared about the age difference between him and Persephone like any sane being would. I would have found it extremely weird and creepy if he hadn't and I thought that this book, for once, handled the age gap well. I did find that he was slightly too overprotective of Persephone for my taste but overall I loved his character.

Demeter - I'm Adding Demeter because she annoyed me for a lot of the book. I get that she was trying to protect Persephone and that's her character but I was annoyed (like Persephone) at some of the things she did. I won't go into it too much but she needs to work a bit on her parenting skills. This wasn't really a knock on the writing of the character just something that annoyed me about the character themselves.

Cassandra - I'm adding Cassandra because she's a bigger minor character than the others. I really like Cassandra. I like the way that she handles Hades and the idea behind her character is interesting and also helpful for moving the story along and introducing plot in a normal way. I like her mix of trying to be helpful and not really knowing how to handle a "human". I just really like Cassandra.

Melissa - I like Melissa, sometimes. We don't see Melissa too much in this one which means she isn't as well written as some of the other characters. Again, there's potential here but it's not quite there yet.

Boreas - I've got to say my opinion of the main antagonist changed quite a bit from the beginning to the end. He was a much more sinister and scary character toward the beginning of the book and then, for me, the ending was kind of a let down. I understood what happened of course but it still fell a little flat regardless.

Minor Characters - Overall the minor characters are okay. They aren't spectacular but I don't expect much from minor characters. I really like how characters from the myths are scattered throughout and I love figuring out who they are. Overall I like them and they all bring something to the table.

2. Plot - I thought that the plot overall was pretty good. I think the word of the day for this book is potential. I see potential everywhere with this book and it makes me excited for the rest of the series. The beginning reveal was handled very well and reacted to properly by Persephone. The pacing throughout the rest I thought was okay, there were a couple parts that were a little slow for me. Again I'll say that the ending was a little bit of a let down. It was talked up like it was going to be so difficult and epic and then it was over very quickly. All of the build up led to that? I liked the world building and found the underworld and the mix of the old myths with the new world very interesting and thought it was well thought out. Overall it was enjoyable and had a lot of potential but wasn't perfect.

3. Romance - The romance in this was probably my favorite part. I thought it was paced extremely well and Persephone took a good amount of time to start warming up to Hades and then a good amount of time to build the romance. I thought it was really well written. As mentioned earlier, I liked the way they handled the age gap. The romance was well written and I loved it.

Overall I really enjoyed this book but it wasn't perfect. There's a lot of potential here (I know, how many times can I say potential in one review?). I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I love Hades and Persephone books and this was a good one. I would recommend this to others that like Hades and Persephone stories or anyone that wants a pretty good, interesting romance with a potentially great sequel.

Will miss the romance between Hades and Persephone loved this series. Will be continuing on with Aphrodite. This book has multiple perspectives which I normally struggle with but this was fun and entertaining.

3.5 stars.

Decent retelling of the myth, but some of it was just a little too on the nose for me. It does make me want to revisit the original myths, though.

Persephone is a young adult fantasy based on the Greek myth of Persephone, of course. The reader doesn't need to know any Greek mythology before reading the book; everything that needs to be explained is taken care of throughout the narrative. With some knowledge of the myths, you'll notice little references that aren't pointed out explicitly - for example, Persephone often snacks on pomegranate seeds, and her mother, Demeter, owns a flower shop. In addition, the book takes place in present-day Athens, Georgia.

I really enjoyed it and read it pretty quickly. I love stories that are modern versions or retellings of myths, and this was a good one. The plot was only semi-wrapped up; it leads directly into the second book in the Daughters of Zeus series, Daughter of the Earth and Sky. I don't think I'm going to continue the series, though. I would have preferred the book as a stand-alone novel, because at present, there are five books and I'm not sure that I'll devote the time to reading them.

I will say, because this is a huge pet peeve of mine, that there was one sentence in the book that made me cringe, reread it to make sure I'd read it properly, and cringe again. The sentence in question is a quote from Hades: "Her soul returned to her body, and she's alive enough to where I can't reach her."

The author has a Masters Degree in English, according to Goodreads, so I'm not sure why she allowed that "alive enough to where" to slip in there. What's wrong with the word "that"? A much less clunky (and much more specific, precise) way to say it is "She's alive enough that I can't reach her." The whole "to where" thing just drives me up the wall.

The book didn't grip me enough to convince me to keep reading the series, but for me, that's not unusual. (I've also only read the first book of the Jackaby, Red Queen, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, and The Wrath and the Dawn series.) That, and the previously mentioned "to where" phrasing (it just REALLY bothers me!) led me to rate this book 3 stars. It was a good, solid book.

It reminded me a lot of Percy Jackson but with a more female twist on things. Not as much humor and a little darker feeling at times. Percy Jackson series is also pretty violent but has a more light hearted, fantasy feel. Persephone also has a stronger element of romance. I was glad I was reading it as an ebook so I could easily link to Wikipedia and read the myths of the lesser known characters that were thrown about. I'd probably rate it four stars but swearing is always so distracting to me.

The 5th installment in the Daughters of Zeus series and the 2nd of the novels with Aphrodite as the MC. The development of the romance between Aphrodite and Ares builds quite nicely in this book and I really enjoyed the new characters and subplots. The pace slows down a bit in the middle, but the cliffhanger ending makes up for it. There's not as much action in this one, but there is plenty of setup for the next book. I think that it was intriguing that this one focuses on the emotional and mental scars of trauma, not just the physical healing. Looking forward to the next novel!

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A continuation of the YA series Daughters of Zeus (Book 4) and the first one in which Aphrodite is the MC. A new mystery and many of the wonderful characters from the previous novels, although not enough of Hades. Alas, we finally get to see more of Ares, which kind of makes up for it. A good contemporary interpretation of the love goddess and the god of war. The reader also meets some new mythological characters that are interesting. I look forward to the next one! For fans of YA adaptations.

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I really enjoy Greek mythology. (Why else would I read this book, then?!) I also probably have a little more history in it than some, having studied it some. So reading fiction and discovering new twists on mythology while keeping the general facts accurate fascinate me.

I see a lot of references to The Goddess Test series. While it definitely is there, I also see some distinguishing factors, including the priestesses, which was ingenious. I also like the humor within book, including the quick reference "Herc and not returning Hades' dog." I loved the inclusion of Helen of Troy and Cassandra.

This book, again, is a reference, to a more kinder Hades, but it does show a few glimpses of an ability to be cruel or dark. I loved that combination, what type of leader of the Underworld wouldn't be a bit dark?! The creativity of the "punishments" clearly were deliciously devious. The confrontation between Boreas and Persephone came to an interesting conclusion. Not sure how I felt about it, inevitable, possibly, but still unsure.

Overall, it was an easy, fun read. I enjoyed reading the preview of the next book, which I eagerly wait for and will definitely read.

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I have always had a taste for Greek mythology, so when the opportunity arose for me to read a book based on it, I was excited!

Persephone was a fantastic new twist on many great classic Greek myths, but it specifically focused on that of the myth of Hades and Persephone (of course). Persephone is not a known Greek goddess in this story, she is just a normal teenager who is seen as different by other people her age. Until one day when another Greek god comes to abduct Persephone. Her whole life is tuned upside down when she learns of her connection to the gods. She must flee to the only safe place for her, which is the Underworld ruled by Hades. Will Hades be the protector she hopes for? Or will the Underworld become her prison?

The Good:

Well just about everything was pretty solid. I found the characters relatable, the melding of new and old myths was surprisingly superb, and the story was detailed enough without bogging me down with unnecessary descriptions. Having the setting in the current time period worked out nicely (which lately I have found is not usually the case), and even allowed for some comedic relief a few times in the story.

The Bad:

The ending of the book left a bit of the story unresolved. But honestly, that’s just me grasping at straws to find something, anything, bad to say about this book. Quite frankly, if this is the worst I can come up with, we’re looking at a pretty great read.

Overall:

Persephone was just one of those books you’ll love reading. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the mythology genre, especially when blended with the easy readability that “young adult” brings to the table. I greatly enjoyed this book and I’m sure I will continue with the rest of the series. I’ll be sure to keep you all updated!

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I've always been a huge fan of mythology, and have spent many years studying Greek and Roman mythology, in particular. I love learning about "the gods" and their stories, personalities, and powers. To read a contemporary adventure, with all these mythical beings as main characters? I couldn't ask for a better story!

Persephone has always been one of my favorite goddesses. Reading this book, seeing her story played out in our time, through her eyes, is completely fascinating. It's wonderful to have Hades as a main character as well. I've always loved reading stories about him, and seeing him depicted the way he is in this book, is truly refreshing- no flaming hair or pointy teeth!

Kaitlin Bevis has come up with a very clever way of mixing these ancient myths into our modern world, never losing the mysterious and supernatural qualities that make the mythological deities mesmerizing. This is a book I know will be at the top of my "fav mythology books" list for quite a while. I'm excited to read the sequel, and see what happens with the incredibly exciting story.

*I was given an eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.

Be sure to check out my blog post for this book! Includes a dream cast, character bios, excerpts, an author interview, and for a limited time, a giveaway!! Check it out here: http://desertrosereviews.blogspot.com/2013/11/daughters-of-zeus-trilogy-reviews....

I've always been a huge fan of mythology, and have spent many years studying Greek and Roman mythology, in particular. I love learning about "the gods" and their stories, personalities, and powers. To read a contemporary adventure, with all these mythical beings as main characters? I couldn't ask for a better story!

Persephone has always been one of my favorite goddesses. Reading this book, seeing her story played out in our time, through her eyes, is completely fascinating. It's wonderful to have Hades as a main character as well. I've always loved reading stories about him, and seeing him depicted the way he is in this book, is truly refreshing- no flaming hair or pointy teeth!

Kaitlin Bevis has come up with a very clever way of mixing these ancient myths into our modern world, never losing the mysterious and supernatural qualities that make the mythological deities mesmerizing. This is a book I know will be at the top of my "fav mythology books" list for quite a while. I'm excited to read the sequel, and see what happens with the incredibly exciting story.

*I was given an eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.

Be sure to check out my blog post for this book! Includes a dream cast, character bios, excerpts, an author interview, and for a limited time, a giveaway!! Check it out here: http://desertrosereviews.blogspot.com/2013/11/daughters-of-zeus-trilogy-reviews....

This is the third book in the Daughters of Zeus series. I have enjoyed the YA mythology in this series, but this was the weakest book of the series yet. There are spoilers ahead if you haven’t read the previous two books in this series.

Persephone has been captured by Zeus. Zeus wants Persephone to swear fealty to him so that he can have access to all the worlds. Zeus is torturing Persephone mercilessly and Persephone hopes that she can withstand the torture and not give in. Meanwhile Hades would do anything to find and save Persephone; even if it means breaking the whole world to do it.

The story switches POV a lot and is a bit scattered. We spends a lot more time reading from Aphrodite’s point of view and honestly I just don’t like her much. You can tell that Bevis is trying to wrap up Persephone's story and endear Aphrodite to the reader. I am guessing the next book will feature Aphrodite and the three guys that she is interested in right now.

There's a ton of new characters in here as the Gods and Goddesses try to band together to nullify Zeus. However, none of them stood out all that much. We meet Athena and Artemis and Ares, and they are pretty stereotypical for what you would expect based on traditional Greek mythology.

The fact that Persephone is tortured the majority of the story (just like in the 2nd book) made me a bit queasy. It wasn’t fun to read about and additionally it was pretty boring because it felt like the same plot device that was used in the 2nd book was being used again. And I mean...come on...how much torture does one poor teenage girl need to go through!

The chemistry and heat between Persephone and Hades was lacking in this book and not nearly as compelling as in the first two books. They acted more like an older married couple despite the fact that they were just starting to fall for each other in book 2. I found it a bit unsatisfying.

As mentioned above this book seems to wrap up Persephone’s story. Towards the end of the book Aphrodite was getting a lot more page space. The main storyline regarding Zeus was also wrapped up, but then a little twist was thrown in that will most likely carry on to the next book.

Overall this book was okay but not as good as the first two books in this series. I think my main issue was reading so much of the story from Aphrodite’s point of view...I don’t like her and I don’t want to read about her. I also felt like the plot was more scattered and the new Gods and Goddesses introduced were kind of blah. I probably won’t keep reading this series; especially if the next book follows Aphrodite.

This is the second book in the Daughters of Zeus series. I got a copy of this book to review through NetGalley. The third book in the series, The Iron Queen, came out in June of 2015. I have really been enjoying this series; I love the take on mythology and have really enjoyed the characters and the Underworld.

This book picks up where the last left off. Persephone has returned to the surface and is struggling to try and get back to her normal teenage life. However, the fact that Thanatos is betraying Hades and that Persephone is locked in an oath not to tell Hades is really eating at her. Persephone is trying to forget her love for Hades and focus on things like college. Then things get weird; another daughter is born to Zeus. Her name is Aphrodite and she was born out of the sea. Persephone gets saddled with trying to get Aphrodite to learn how to act human, but Aphrodite's incredibly charm is making things difficult. Of course Persephone can’t help but wonder is Aphrodite is somehow part of Zeus’s plan to destroy her.

This was a well done continuation of this young adult series that features a modern day teen that finds out she is a Daughter of Zeus. There is a lot of mythology in here which I really enjoy. I also enjoyed the characters. This was a quick and engaging read that was fun and enjoyable.

I loved watching how Persephone has grown from the first book. She is beginning to accept her duties as Goddess of the Underworld and struggling to merge these duties with her human life. She is slowly coming to terms with the fact that she may not be able to have a human life.

Her and Hades have wonderful chemistry and the struggle between them is both endearing and frustrating. Hades doesn’t want to take advantage of such a young and new Goddess, but Persephone is frustrated by his dismissal of her feelings as a childlike infatuation. This book sees them spending more time apart as Persephone tries to prove both to herself and Hades that she can stand on her own two feet.

I continue to enjoy the surrounding gods/goddesses and demi-gods. They are all interesting to read about.

The writing flows very well and is very easy to read. The story is incredibly engaging and hard to put down. In general this is just a very fun and light read that is perfect for summer. This book does end on a horrible cliffhanger so I am very eager to read book three, The Iron Queen.

Overall I really enjoyed this continuation of the Daughters of Zeus series. I love the characters and mythology throughout. This is a fast-paced and engaging read that I really enjoyed reading. I would definitely recommend this whole series to fans of young adult book who enjoy mythology. I can’t wait to read The Iron Queen!

I got this book through NetGalley to review. This is the first book in the Daughters of Zeus trilogy. It was a fun and light young adult paranormal fantasy read with a lot of mythology in it. This is basically a retelling of the Persephone mythos.

Persephone is just a normal teenage girl who goes to high school and works at her mother’s flower shop. That is until one day she finds herself fighting off an attack from Boreas, the God of Winter. She survives the attack but ends up forced to seek shelter down in the Underworld with Hades. Suddenly Persephone is immersed in a world she never knew existed, she finds out she is a rare Daughter of Zeus and that her mother and history are nothing like what she thought it was.

This was a good young adult paranormal read with a lot of Greek mythology in it. I always enjoy reading stories that are based around some mythology. There’s nothing super spectacular about the story but it was an easy and fun read that I ended up enjoying.

Persephone is a pretty typical YA heroine. She’s got a caring side that is nurtured by her spring-like Goddess abilities, but she also has a bit of a dark side that allows her to relate to Hades. She was a fine heroine and I found her engaging, but she wasn’t all the different from a million other YA heroines out there.

Hades was a bit more interesting but I was hoping for a more edgy character. He has a whole love at first sight thing going on with Persephone but refuses to act on it because of the age difference between him and Persephone. Him and Persephone have some good chemistry going on, however I was never completely engaged in them as a couple...so I think the relationship and tension between the two could have been done better.

I really did enjoy all the mythology in here and how the Underworld was built and reimaged. I think this was the strongest part of the book. Bevis has done an excellent job creating an Underworld that is interesting, creative, and believable.

Overall this was a fun YA paranormal read. There isn’t anything spectacular about the book, but there isn’t anything that’s really poorly done either. I ended up finding it to be an entertaining and engaging read. I really enjoyed how the Underworld portrayed but I do wish our characters were a bit less vanilla and weren’t so typical of YA paranormal stories. I do plan on reading the next book in the series because I love reading about mythology and think this series is an interesting spin on mythology. I would recommend to those who enjoy YA paranormal stories and mythology.

I love books about mythology, especially Persephone - maybe it is because her name sounds like mine (Stephanie). Either way I was asked to read this book a while ago and it slipped through the cracks and I am finally getting to it - I loved it.

This is your typical mythology story though - a child of a god, god gets pissed off and or tries to kidnap/kill/ whatever their offspring. In this case, there is another god that needs this particular daughter of Zeus and will stop at nothing to get her - even when she ends up in Hades care.

This was a very interesting story, it was a play on the normally mythology tales and that was great and there were add-ons I really enjoyed. For instance, Persephone isn't technically tricked into the underworld, or seduced - this was a nice change of things. Also Hades in this book was pretty believable - kind of bipolar, scary and nice, everything you would expect of the god of the underworld.

I did have some issue, really it was just that for 80% of the book Persephone is helpless and just cries about being helpless until FINALLY going and doing something about it. ... there was a lot of crying though - I mean A LOT.

Overall i very much loved this book and am very interested to see how the story progresses - especially after a very 'oh crap' kind of ending...

4.5 Stars
Book 3 in the Daughters of Zeus series is awesome. It's not really a stand-alone book, so make sure you read book 1 and 2 before starting this YA novel. A modern interpretation of the Persephone/Hades myth that gives life to an old story. The same wonderful characters are in this book and some new characters make an appearance too. The story is told via multiple POVs and the MCs (especially Persephone) have really developed since the first installment. I hope the author continues with these characters and storyline. This series is perfect for YA readers, especially those who enjoy Greek Gods stories.

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4.5 Stars
A solid sequel to Persephone. What an exciting modern YA adaptation of a Greek myth! And talk about the awesome buildup to the huge cliffhanger. The plot, characters, and continuing romance are mesmerizing and it's a page-turner. I'll need lots of coffee for work tomorrow but this novel was worth it. I look forward to the conclusion of a interesting twist to the Persephone/Hades story.

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4.5 Stars
An inventive and original YA retelling of the Persephone and Hades myth. I love that Hades was the good guy in this novel and that Persephone wants to learn to take care of herself. The descriptions of the Underworld are fantastic, all the characters are interesting, and the plot compels the reader to want more. The slow burn romance is a nice interpretation making the relationship appear more authentic for the story. I enjoyed the pop culture references too. Looking forward to the next installment! Recommended for YA fans.

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I'm one of those people who's never studied Greek and Romany mythology in depth at all -- I'm always asking my son or husband for clarification –- who was so and so again? So this book was fun for me. Persephone doesn't know she's a daughter of Zeus until Boreas decides to pick on her one day. She's forced to seek refuge in the Underworld as a bride of the handsome, enigmatic Hades.

I think what I enjoyed most about this book was the world building and descriptions of the Underworld as a place a lot like ours but different, and the combining of the mortal and immortal worlds. As a reader/writer, I kept thinking, “How did she (the author) think of that? Where did she get that idea?” I also liked the main character's strength. I'm not a fan of weak female MCs.

The story was very imaginative with romantic tension. And it's not over yet. We'll have to stay tuned for the next book!

It seems like I've been constantly let-down with all the attempts of Greek mythology retellings. Namely, The Goddess Test series, Everbound, and now, Persephone.

I'm not exactly sure what made me dislike this book. It was either the stupidly simple plot, the characters, or even the absence of anything remotely interesting. It was likely a combination of the above, and along with the mediocre writing, leading to my disliking of this book.

Generally, it never really felt like anything was at stake. Ya, Persephone successfully kills the bad guy, but this was fairly easy, when I was expecting, based on the characters' explanations, a difficult and life-threatening task.

The fact that everything was predictable as heck also caused me to not take this book seriously.

The writing was atrocious at worst, mediocre at best. Let's take a few examples, shall we?

"She rolled her eyes to show her opinion of that particular dieting method."

Well, DUH, if you roll your eyes, OBVIOUSLY you're showing your opinion.

I peered past her out the window, grinning so she knew I was joking."

The second parts of those sentences were merely unnecessary and annoying and were just one of those DUH moments. The book was full of these. I found myself making this face quite a bit while reading Persephone:


Hades was... Bleh. A disgrace to Greek mythology and all the badass gods we expect from it. His relationship with Persephone is kind of unbelievable and I didn't feel very impressed by it as everyone else seems to be. The protagonist was naive and stupid and I never found myself sympathizing with her.

Why is this book appealing to most? I've no idea. I certainly found it very unappealing. Excuse me while I go diligently search for an entertaining Greek mythology book.

If you are looking for a good book on Greek myth, go read some of Rick Riordan's books. Don't make the same mistake I made.

**Review written for an originally posted on my blog, Book Bliss.I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased and honest review**

Review: 3.5 stars

General: It saddens me to have to give a lower review to the conclusion of the trilogy. I still completely enjoyed the book and devoured it just as quickly as the first two. However, it was because I sought conclusion that I was doing so as a writing style was really throwing a curve in the works. There was also a bit of confusion for me in some area’s of the “planning” that I felt may have been rushed.

This book picks up moments where book 2 ended. However when it picks up we are suddenly in multiple POV depending on the chapter we are in. I do not want to give away the narrators as it could indicate spoilers. The shift was not a bad choice. Persephone was away from the others and I loved getting to know all sides. I do not think one of the narrators was necessary but I have to wonder if it was a setup for another book. The issue came with the characters. When Persephone was narrating each and every person had a distinct and unique personality. Yet, the other narrators sounded exactly like Persephone to the point where a few times I had to go back and read the name at the beginning of the chapter. For me it pulled me out of the story and almost rushing through the chapters that weren’t her.

Now with that being said, the plot is amazing, just like the others. Continuing on the trend of being completely original and filled with danger my heart broke and cried out for Persephone many times in the book. Having her isolated had me on the edge of my seat waiting for them to get her and I absolutely loved all the side work with the additional gods. Overall this was a fantastic ending and I would kill for more books, but due to characters all seeming like 1 and not being, I have to give it a lower score.

Characters: Persephone- Persephone finished her growth in this novel. Deception and torture have shaped her in a way that you won’t believe. She is still all she was before but she’s also so much more and such a wonderfully perfect character.

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Review: 5 stars

General: Book 2 of this series doesn’t disappoint. Please note that you may be able to read this without book 1 but it will lose some of it’s awesomeness. This book picks up a little bit after the first has left off. Persephone is still who she was before…until events that shake her to her core make her question everything from her mother to her husband.

When another goddess enters the scene Persephone has a shift in her world, both good and bad. It made the character interactions change from playful to tense and helped me connect even deeper with Persephone and her struggle. Thantos has done something awful and it broke my heart to see his particular character shift but it was a fantastic plot to the story and added the right amount of fear and drama into their lives. I was a tiny bit disappointed at the lack of time with Hades as their relationship really was such a strong point in the prior book but loved the realism behind their story in this installment.

This book does essentially end on a cliffhanger….yes I know the dread cliffhanger. However it suited the book. It wasn’t a cliffhanger because more wasn’t written. It was a cliffhanger because the entire plot had run it’s course and it was the device to move to book 3. To me, that is the perfct way to use a cliffhanger and not make fans to crazy waiting.

Characters: Persephone- Persephone is growing stronger in this book. She’s also loosing herself. Her journey was wonderful. It felt so realistic as she went from top of her game to barely alive from torture and deception from everyone she holds dear. Her interactions with Aphrodite had me screaming at the book because Aphrodite was so annoying I had no idea why she was following her, but that’s what happens when you get lost.

Hades- No change in Hades in this book…or was there? No spoilers coming from me on what does or does not happen with this sexy husband of Persephone’s.

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Review: 5 stars

General: What an absolutely amazing book. From page one until the end I could not put it down and was so grateful I had book 2 to get to when I finished! This book and series as a whole is fantastic for any reader, not just YA/NA lovers. The take on Greek Mythology absolutely blew my mind. Pair that with the fabulous world building and I was Persephone from almost the first page. The book is a filled with everything – love, teen angst, battle, evil and all wrapped up in a plot that is sure to blow your mind at the end. The characters from Persephone to Cassandra to Charon are all so unique and entertaining to read interact.

Gods and Goddesses are different in this series as much as they are the same. It is the strongest element of the series to see such a classic topic reworked in a fresh new way. I won’t giveaway any spoilers to that effect but they aren’t dead and gone and they aren’t quite walking around with us either. The mixture of plot and characters was well done and everything flowed seamlessly into the next. This may have been the best first person narrative I have read aside from Krelsey Cole’s Arcana Series and I would easily put this book right up with it!

Characters: Persephone- Persephone is a heroine you will fall in love with from the beginning. She is in for a whirlwind and her emotions follow suit adequately. She goes from normal to extraordinary in a blink and the way she handled it was believable. She is gentle and moral to a fault as well as loyal. Her chemistry with Hades is spot on and had me swooning over the top of them as soon as I realized in this tale the two would be lovers not captives.

Hades- Hades is absolutely perfect. I rarely fall so in love with a first person narrative of the other characters because I feel like it’s not an adequate look at them. But holy heck is Hades amazing! He has dark and deadly down to a t and sexy and protective to match. He was snarky and the exact opposite of every Hades I have ever seen and I loved him for it!

Wow. That's really all I can say after finishing this series- wow.

This incredible adventure Persephone and Hades have been on together, has been simply fantastic. With so many ups and downs, the drama of their story is wrapped into this final book. The grief, pain, angst, love, and loss in this series, and especially this book, is perfect for a Greek tragedy. I found myself shocked, happy, sad, and in the end, torn and simply left emotionally exhausted, in the way a great book leaves you.

It's always difficult to write a review for the third book in the series, when trying to avoid spoilers. Following Greek mythological creatures, in a modern world, makes for a fascinating story. These characters are famous in their own rights, and after this story, you'll never think of any of them the same way again. This is obviously a book you can read only after reading the first two in the series. It is, however, a series and a book I would recommend to anyone who enjoys dramatic adventures, based on Greek mythology.

*I was given an eBook copy, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.

Be sure to check out my blog post for this book! Includes a dream cast, character bios, excerpts, an author interview, and for a limited time, a giveaway!! Check it out here: http://desertrosereviews.blogspot.com/2013/11/daughters-of-zeus-trilogy-reviews....