Hades (1001 Dark Nights)

by Larissa Ione

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You don't need to read the rest of the books to understand what is going on, but since I had it certainly enhanced the experience for me. Hades isn't a character you get to see a lot of in the previous books, but the bits you do get are intriguing and pretty much NOT what you expect him to be. See, he is the Jailer for Sheoul, or Hell as we know it. Or at least I certainly don't expect the man in that position to sport a blue mohawk. Maybe that is my own misconceptions though. ;-)

The story starts with Cat, our heroine, making some poor decisions. She then tries to fix them, but OF COURSE makes them worse. And those bad decisions lead her right into the arms of Hades. WORTH IT. This is one of those easy stories, because if you read PNR AT ALL, you pretty much know how things are going to play out. But you know what? Sometimes I love that. I need that. No mind altering twists, no last minute "just kidding, I actually hate you" revelations ... just two people trying to figure out if and how they can be together with some seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

This story was just what I needed just when I needed it. When everything else I was reading was "stupid" or not keeping my attention, this just let me be. Let me enjoy the ride, the rush, the heat. Superbly done Ms Ione. Thank you.