But then again, Hermes seems to have the uncanny ability to allude security systems and appear unexpectedly and mysteriously but it’s never established how she does this. Unfortunately, their names are simply ‘legacy’ titles which are either passed down through generations like Hades or awarded through elections like Persephone’s mother Demeter. a fantasy aspect similar to ‘A Touch of Darkness’ by Scarlett St. It’s actually refreshing to have a strong female character who is confident in her sexuality and contributes to open discussions about consent, however, the plot itself is incredibly lackluster.Īs it’s advertised as a Hades and Persephone retelling, I was expecting elements of Greek mythology and for these characters to actually be Gods, i.e. In fact, there’s very little plot, a lot of ‘world-building’, more sex, well, and even more sex. Let’s begin with the obvious, it contains a lot of sex. It’s a dark romance and modern retelling of Hades and Persephone. It’s Book 1 in the ‘Dark Olympus’ series, however, can be enjoyed as a stand-alone read. Neon Gods by Katee Robert was another book I just couldn’t escape on my TikTok FYP.
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