Review: Surprisingly brilliant!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 23, 2012
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.Disclaimers: I received an electronic copy of this book as part of the blog tour in exchange for my honest review.My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: First off, I need to confess that this is the sixth book I've read on Persephone in the last six months. So after going my whole life without reading a book on Persephone, I've now read six.All of them have been wonderful and incredibly different. I'm amazed by the different approaches author's take on this one myth. I have loved all of the retellings I've read so far, so I had high hopes for this one.I wasn't disappointed. Bevis' retelling was original, compelling, and brilliantly written. From the moment I started reading, the story drew me in. Who was this girl who was hearing her name being called in the wind? Would this god Boreas succeed in capturing her? What did he want with her? And most importantly, what would happen between Hades and Persephone?I love stories about Hades and Persephone, and this was no exception. it was intriguing to watch the dynamics between them. And Bevis managed to take an intriguing approach on their relationship as well.Bevis' Underworld was one of the most researched that I've ever read. If you know your Greek mythology, you will love this one. I will confess that I don't know much about Greek mythology, but I still loved all the details she included.This was a great start to a new series that has definitely caught my attention. The premise of a modern day retelling of Persephone is not an easy one to sell, but Bevis masterfully rose to the challenge.In Summary: An intriguing and compelling retelling of Persephone that is original and also thoroughly entertaining. Definitely recommend this to fans of Greek mythology.The Wrap-up: Bevis' masterfully undertook this novel and caught my attention from the very beginning. With characters that you will love and a plot line that is bound to keep you flipping the pages, Bevis' novel Persephone is a must-read.Love,Danica Page