Review: A Great Modern Twist on Greek Mythology
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 14, 2012
'Persephone' is a wonderful young adult book that is a modern adaptation of Greek mythology. The heroine is named Persephone, who believes she is just a normal high school girl, until one day her world is turned upside down and her mother tells her she is actually a goddess - an actual daughter of Zeus. After this revelation, Persephone begins on a strange and dangerous journey of fighting her way out of the Underworld and defeating Boreas, the god of winter.I found this book to be a fun and fast paced adventure through Greek mythology with a modern twist. The characters were realistic and believable, so it was easy to connect with them - especially Persephone. The narrative is well written and has excellent descriptions and story building. I loved the idea of Greek gods and goddesses facing issues that people today would - especially Persephone and her issues of learning she's a goddess while trying to navigate high school and the normal trials of teenage life. The author did a great job with this first novel, which I'm hoping will be a series. I'm eagerly waiting for the next installment to see what will happen next.Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.