A retelling of Hades and Persephone? Say less!!
This book delivered on all the levels! If you’re a fan of greek mythology and spice? Then this is perfect for you!
The passion was off the charts which made the tension even better. Also that ending was crazy I need book two!!

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc copy of this book for an honest review!

'God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned...The Glorified Babysitter'

I love when I have access to a complete series 😅 cause it means I don't have to wait for the next book to come out.

These books were enjoyable enough. It felt familiar, as there have recently been many similar experiences. But that train of thought aside, I think it still was an enjoyable read.

If you are a fan of Greek myths and enjoy a good retelling. Than this is a decent book to delve into.



3/5

There was far more smut than plot or character development. So if you are looking for something spicy with a hint of Greek mythology, this may be for you.

Not a fan of the smut, but I am curious about where the story is going, so I will read the next installment in the series, but overall I was not impressed with this one.

A hades & Persephone retelling is always a winner. I enjoyed the modern day setting of this story seeing the gods within todays human world. There is a lot of spice and I was here for it. The steamy connection was intense and had me tanning myself a lot.

Read this book! Do not miss it the pace, the romance absolutely burned the pages. Such a good and imo quick read. I wish I could read it again for the first time! My one and only pet peeve was the constant doubt in each other.

I am a sucker for a retelling of hades and Persephone. I always end up picking up books with this retelling. I enjoyed the banter and the cliffhanger left me speechless

The Maiden and the Unseen by Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune is an electrifying modern retelling of the classic Hades and Persephone myth, infused with the steam and drama of a billionaire office romance. Told from dual perspectives, the story takes us on a rollercoaster ride as Persephone, after discovering her bank accounts drained, confronts Hades, the god managing the finances of all other gods. What follows is a fiery office romance that will leave readers breathless.

The novel cleverly intertwines the fated mates trope with the idea that Persephone is the true ruler of the Underworld, a theme that has become a favorite in recent retellings. The dynamic between Hades, with his shadow magic, and Persephone, with her vine magic, is both playful and intense, adding a supernatural layer to their budding romance.

From the moment they meet, there’s an undeniable chemistry between them. Hades is initially terrified of the prophecy surrounding Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, while Persephone herself is torn between her casual relationship with another man and her irresistible attraction to Hades. This tension, coupled with the taboo of their boss-employee relationship, ramps up the spice factor, making their office trysts nothing short of scorching.

One of the standout features of this book is the humor, particularly in Hades' inner dialogue. His self-deprecating "Hades, God of (insert ridiculous title here)" bits are hilarious, and his shadow hands add an unexpected but thrilling element to their interactions. Despite the humor, there's a depth to Hades' character as he grapples with the secrets he must keep from Persephone, which clearly torments him.

While the book is packed with heat and humor, it also leaves readers hanging with a cliffhanger that promises even more wild twists in the future. Although characters like Helios and Mellie make a strong impression, their absence in the latter half is noticeable, leaving fans eagerly anticipating a potential spin-off or follow-up.

Overall, The Maiden and the Unseen is a must-read for fans of Greek mythology who enjoy their stories with a generous dose of spice. The chemistry between Hades and Persephone is off the charts, making this one of the most captivating retellings out there. With a solid plot, quick-paced chapters, and a cliffhanger that leaves you craving more, this book is a delightful addition to the Hades and Persephone lore. Four stars for the story and an extra nod for the spice level that truly sizzles!

It was an easy read however many of the scenes regarding the two mcs actually made me visibly cringe and I had to put the book down on many occasions.

I usually love a good Persephone and Hades story but this one was a little lacking. I felt there was no chemistry between the two, just a forced fate. The banter was lacking, and felt off. Hades was completely against cumming inside Persephone one second but then could not wait to f@©k her within an inch of her life. And the plot was just smut, there was not much of a story line.

I was excited to read a Hades and Persephone retelling! Man, this was a spicy book! It sort of took away from the story, the amount of spice that was involved. Don't get me wrong, I like a spicy book, but this may have been a bit too much.

It wasn’t my most favorite but so much spice that I enjoyed reading it anyways. I love a good hades retelling.

The internal dialogue during some of the couple’s more intimate scenes was so cringeworthy that I had to go pray to my Persephone altar for her to forgive me for reading this wattpad level travesty.

3 stars because it was still entertaining overall.

I won't share you, Persephone. When you're mine, you'll be only mine. I won't accept half of you."

This book was SO much better than I anticipated it to be. The writing was easy to understand, the characters weren't all insufferable (looking at you shadow & bone) and I enjoyed the spice.

And guys, even better, ARTWORK. There is spicy artwork scattered throughout the book in several chapters. I absolutely loved that little detail and you don't often see that in books.

Hades and Persephone had an interesting build up with their relationship. This is by no means a slow burn romance, we get instant tension from the beginning and a few ✨️special✨️ scenes before the relationship really kicks off later in the book. I was lucky enough to receive ebook copies of this series from the publisher, and I couldn't be more grateful. I can't wait to see what the sequel has in store for their relationship and new obstacles they'll be facing after the ending of this book.

Spoiler Alert: Jackson is a jackass.

⭐️ 4
🌶 4/5

I'm giving this book two stars simply because it wasn’t my cup of tea, though I know many readers will love it. My heart lies with high fantasy, and while I appreciate some spice, this book felt like an endless loop of smut. Despite that, I breezed through it in two days.

The plot felt repetitive: sex, misunderstandings, miscommunication, and repeat. The concept was unique, but Hades and Persephone came across as childish, making it hard to take them seriously. Also, cheating is a deal-breaker for me—it’s more irritating than dramatic.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

I love retellings and the ones about Hades and Persephone are a favorite! I’ve read so many but this one is amazing!

I loved this book!
Loved the chemistry and the spice
It was just very well put together
Modern Hades and persephone

I really enjoyed reading this series!! It gave me such joy and was well written. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family. I really loved the characters and the way the story flowed throughout all three books

Dnf at 21%

I was excited to start this book because I'm all about mythology retellings, but I think it wasn't for me. There was too much spice too quickly, and not the kind of spice I personnally enjoy, with a lot of submissive/dominant language that really threw me off. The book is probably good, just not my thing!

I really loved this book! This was spicy, like super spicy!
Hades and Persephone retellings are definitely one of my favourite categories.

Read this book in one sitting, and i really liked the writing style of these authors. I will definitely pick something up from these authors again.

please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: cliffhanger
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: many open-door spicy scenes
TWs: blackmail, cheating-ish (not defined relationship), child abuse, emotional manipulation, moments of mild gore
Kinky Content: biting, blood play, bondage, bratting, breath play, cum play, dirty talk, degradation, Dom/sub dynamics, double penetration, dubcon, exhibitionism, finger licking good, fingering, marking, masturbation, oral, orgasm control, phone sex, pierced equipment, praise, prehensile magic play, public play, queening, shadow play, shower sex, spanking, voyeurism
standalone: book 1 of Love and Fate series
final thoughts: SO GOOD! I was on the edge of my seat for this entire read! Keep in mind that the author has taken some liberties with Greek mythology for the sake of the plot, but the dubious and triggering content from traditional Greek mythology is still part of this series.

I love Hades and Persephone retellings, and this was such a fun take on it. It’s a modern retelling while also being close to the traditional story. Tons of romance, smut, mystery, intrigue, and world building. I cannot wait to finish the rest of the series.
The art that was added throughout?! AMAZING


read this book if you love
🔎 adventure
⛓️ BDSM
🫡 big MMC
💵 billionaire
🧑‍🏫 boss/employee
🤩 curvy FMC
🖤 dark romance
🥵 dirty talk
💬 epistolary
🍆 fancy peens
💞 fated mates
🎣 fish out of water
😳 forbidden lovers
🏝️ forced proximity
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 found family
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 great side characters
👦 he falls first and hard
🤫 hidden secrets
😏 kinky
🪄 magic
💞 mutual pining
🥰 nicknames
🔀 opposites attract
😜 jealous, possessive MMC
💖 paranormal romance
🌀 plot twists
🙏 praise
📖 retelling
🤜 rivals-to-lovers
👺 secret identity
👤 shadow daddy
🐺 shifters
💓 slowburn
🔮 supernatural creatures- gods, goddesses, demons
🌍 world building
💼 workplace romance