Girl, Goddess, Queen
by Bea Fitzgerald
What is it about:
Thousands of years ago, the gods told a lie: how Persephone was a pawn in the politics of other gods. How Hades kidnapped Persephone to be his bride. How her mother, Demeter, was so distraught she caused the Earth to start dying.
The real story is much more interesting.
Persephone wasn't taken to hell: she jumped. There was no way she was going to be married off to some smug god more in love with himself than her.
Now all she has to do is convince the Underworld's annoyingly sexy, arrogant and frankly rude ruler, Hades, to fall in line with her plan. A plan that will shake Mount Olympus to its very core.
But consequences can be deadly, especially when you're already in hell . . .
What did I think of it:
This was a very enjoyable read.
I especially liked the first part of the book where Persephone and Hades get to know each other and Persephone tries to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Near the ending tings seemed to drag a bit, but as the writing didn't totally click with me, it might have been just me.
Writing aside I enjoyed the world building and characters, and I rooting for Persephone and Hades to realize what was clear for everybody else and just kiss already.
All in all an entertaining retelling.
Why should you read it:
If you like Greek Mythology You'll enjoy this
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