Come see my author spotlight and interview, along with a giveaway of one signed copy June 20-27, 2013 at Such A Novel Idea!Why You Should Buy It
This reinvention of Hades, Persephone, and the rest of the Greek gods is fascinating, creative, and breath-taking. A perfect blend of the old myth and the present day. And the love between the two main characters is aww-worthy. You will laugh, cry, and wish for more.
My Thoughts
*I received this e-book in exchange for an honest review.*
As you all know, I’m a huge Greek mythology re-imagined fan. Not to mention the Hades/Persephone story. So when I was asked to review this book, I was a bit giddy. Not only that, but it was a new adult book! Sometimes I wonder if reading all these books about the same myth will get redundant. But luckily, every single one of them has brought something new and intriguing to the table. And this book was no exception! This was sort of a mix of Grasping at Eternity* and Persephone**, both favorites of mine!
Honestly, this was the most unique presentation/explanation of the myth I’ve read. The beginning of the book starts like any other contemporary romance, but quickly diverges into the myth. The first few chapters were awkward, because Sophie is in an awkward phase of her life. She has just left her family, boyfriend, and best friend to start college. On her first day in the dorm she is kidnapped by this stranger and meets Adrian in a parallel-type universe. Adrian tries to convince her he isn’t a stalker, but someone who cares about her. Once Sophie realizes she isn’t be tricked, things get a bit easier.
I loved the memories that she regains over the years — even the sad ones were so captivating and interesting. Ringle did some amazing world-building in this book — I think that was my favorite part by far. Without giving too much away, the evolution of the gods and the Underworld was absolutely fascinating. I kept thinking MAN, I wish I would have thought of that!
The book was long, which allowed the characters to build and develop over the course of the book. It is currently listed as a stand-alone, but has the possibility for future books, which of course I am all for. If you like contemporary romances, greek mythology, or new adult books, you will NOT be disappointed with this choice.
Overall
Four point five out of Five Stars