Review: The Underworld Never Seemed so Fun!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 11, 2013
Oh man...where to even begin?  Normally I have issues with modern day mythological tales as we all know some authors don't like to stick to the facts but instead like to mix it up a bit.  Which is actually great...until the backbone of the story falls apart when too much is changed.  But what is absolutely gasp-worthy about Persephone, is the fact that I not once even thought about the real mythological tale of Hades and Persephone as I was so caught up in the author's vision!Persephone is just a regular, kinda shy, sixteen year old who braves public school and its limitless stereotypical groups just like any other teen. Of course, most don't hear voices in the wind, has crazy guys manhandling them, or is told by their mothers that they just so happen to be a goddess, and it's time to pack up and leave before those voices in the wind materialize.  Yeah.  Fun stuff.  Persephone has her freak out moment, and unfortunately for her it only leads to more trouble.  When Boreas, god of winter, is about to pounce she is miraculously rescued.  Only her knight in very dark armor with frightening horses happens to be Hades, god of the underworld.  As if her day couldn't get any worse she finds herself the new Queen of a place she didn't really want to visit until she was actually dead.But with Boreas still after her Persephone's only hope of staying alive is, ironically, living with the dead. And that's not such a hardship considering Hade's hotness, a new slew of friends, and easing into her role as Queen of the underworld.  But Persephone knows she can't hide forever, as it's only a matter of time before Boreas goes after someone she loves, and she'll do anything to protect her friends and family.I cannot say how much I loved this book!  Like I said before, I didn't honestly even think of the actual mythological tale as Persephone ensnared me with its energy, plot, and engaging characters.  I adored Persephone, and loved the fact that she wasn't one hundred percent in love with Hades.  There is no insta-love for her, and that was so refreshing!  She wasn't a particularly very strong character, no butt-kicking heroine here, but she made wise choices, and still showed courage and bravery in the face of adversity. Again, totally refreshing!  Hades character on the other hand was drawn out very nicely minus "his" insta-love.  I know right?  That was weird.  And not because of the age difference, but it just was unexpected.  I also felt that some of the dialogue Hade's used didn't fit his character.  And don't get me wrong, he was a great character! The author did a good job of showing his soft side, but yet keeping his dark side in your peripheral, so you realize it's just lurking beneath the surface.  But I guess I would've liked to "see" the growing attraction between the two characters...the tension of realizing you were starting to fall in love.  It was visible in Persephone, but not in Hades. It was just there for him, and, personally, I would've liked to have seen more of it.  Other than that, all the characters were really fleshed out, the plot moved along at a nice pace, and it was a great read!  Nothing overly dramatic or too bogged down by drama, which was also incredibly nice.  I whole heartedly recommend Persephone for all those who love romance, mythology, a little bit of action, and a whole lot of fantasy!