The quick read
Know the vibe before you commit
This sapphic romance is often discussed for complex characters, strong prose and rich worldbuilding. Disturbing is the clearest recurring caution.
- Pairing
- F/F
- Setting
- Romance
- Dynamic
- Sapphic romance
- Heat
4/5 — Explicit open door
- Pace
- Well Paced
- Biggest divide
- Toxic Dynamic
The conversation around this book
What people talk about
These themes can help you judge the fit. They are not a rating or a promise that everyone will have the same experience.
What tends to work
Complex Characters
Hades, Persephone, and Demeter are all very well developed characters, with Demeter turning out to be the most terrible.
Strong Prose
Tan has a way with words.
Rich Worldbuilding
The world-building is done very well and incorporates Greek Mythology effectively.
Strong Plot
The storyline is done very well.
Disturbing
The book is deliberately disturbing, which works for its target audience but alienates others.
What may not work for you
Disturbing
The book is deliberately disturbing, which works for its target audience but alienates others.
Abuse
Persephone’s history includes abuse from her mother.
Violence
The book depicts on-page physical assault.
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