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Dead of Spring: A Hades and Persephone Retelling by Colette Rhodes follows the classic myth of Hades and Persephone with a twist. The story revolves around Kore, tired of her mother's controlling plans for her future, who is kidnapped by Hades, the God of the Underworld, in an attempt to bring her happiness. As Kore resists, Hades' love for her grows, leading to a slow-burning romance filled with emotional depth and steamy scenes. The book explores themes of freedom, growth, and love as the characters navigate their evolving relationship in the underworld.
The author, Colette Rhodes, stays true to the source material while infusing the characters with life, depth, and personality. The retelling captures the essence of the Hades and Persephone myth, adding color to enhance the romance and keep readers engaged from beginning to end. With dual points of view, the story allows readers to understand the perspectives of both main characters as they navigate the challenges of their relationship.
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Save:'Medea' by Kerry Greenwood in the 'Delphic Women' series is a retelling of the ancient Greek legend, offering a passionate, feminist, and human twist to the character of Medea. The story delves into the life of Medea, portraying her as a loving and kind human being beyond just a 'woman scorned'. The plot follows Medea's journey from childhood into womanhood, her relationship with Jason, and the events leading up to the tragic ending, all while exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and the roles of women in ancient cultures. Greenwood's writing style brings the Greek myths to life, with strong characterizations and clever management of magic elements to make them believable.
My mother gave birth to me in the darkness under the earth and died in doing so. I loved the velvety blanket of night before my dazzled eyes ever encountered light. And when I did, they say I wept, an... "Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower" by Tamsyn Muir is a dark and twisted fairy tale retelling that follows Princess Floralinda as she is trapped in a tower by a witch. The book explores themes of empowerment, role reversal, and the consequences of adopting societal roles, all while delivering a sharp and focused character arc. Muir's writing style strikes an impressive balance between comedic fairy tale elements and biting commentary, creating a snappy and engaging narrative that sticks with the reader long after finishing the book.
What had happened was that the witch put Princess Floralinda in a tower forty flights high, but said it wasn’t personal. She told her to cheer up. “Princes will be flocking from near and far to rescue...- #4
Save:'Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold' by C.S. Lewis is a retelling of the Roman myth of Cupid and Psyche, focusing on the perspective of Psyche's sister, Orual. The book delves deep into themes of love, jealousy, self-deceit, and the struggle with divinity, presenting a complex and sympathetic portrayal of the characters. The narrative explores the concept of knowing oneself before truly knowing love, while beautifully examining the power of love in our lives.
The writing style of the book is described as rich in language and wisdom, with exceptional storytelling that weaves a complex and amazing story of human emotions and choices. C.S. Lewis skillfully uses mythological elements to bring forth deep passions and consequences of our actions, creating a thought-provoking and engrossing tale that challenges readers to reflect on their own beliefs and relationships with the divine.
I am old now and have not much to fear from the anger of gods. I have no husband nor child, nor hardly a friend, through whom they can hurt me. My body, this lean carrion that still has to be washed a... - #5
Save:The Dark Wife by Sarah Diemer is a sapphic retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth set in ancient Greece. The story follows Persephone as she meets Hades, a goddess, and their relationship develops amidst struggles and challenges. The book is praised for its unique take on the classic myth, with Hades portrayed as a woman, and for its emotional depth and poetic writing style that draws readers into the story.
