Reviewed by Silvara on
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Sequels aren't always as good as the first book. This one? Totally was! There were a few things that I didn't like. Such as how long it took anyone to realize that Persephone was under a compulsion not to reveal something. She said a few times to people that she "can't tell you." And I kept wondering why she didn't ask Hades or her mother about promising things. Like if there was a way to break the promise or get around it or any of that. Even if she wasn't able to ask because of her promise, just having thought of doing it would have been enough for me. But she spent a good deal of the book stressing out about the fact she couldn't tell, and no one realized what the issue was.
I also hated the cliffhanger. It was totally one of those ones where you read it and yell out loud. Then run off to buy the next book because, my gods, leaving it there?!
But there were tons of things I loved too! I totally didn't guess the twist about who Zeus was masquerading as. I liked Zachary in the last book, even though we barely met him. And he returned in this book, still with a tiny part, but we learned enough new stuff about him that I hope to see more of him in book #3.
Thanatos has always been a favorite God for me. So seeing him as a bad guy in this series was sad. But it did work, so I can't complain too much. Melissa acted like a spoiled brat for most of the book. And while I can understand a bit, I still wanted to smack her repeatedly.
I loved Hades in this. Not that I didn't love him before, but the scenes where he's protecting or getting revenge for Persephone? So much love!
This review was originally posted on Fantasy of the Silver Dragon
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