So much smut… I am an avid lover of Hades and Persephone so this book was an instant yes, I want all the retellings. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be picking up the sequels. Devoured this, and can’t wait to read more

This book is too much smut even for an erotica. It could have done more world building and made the characters more 3 dimensional than just focusing on the p*rn. I DNFed at around 40% mark.

This book offers a hilarious twist on the classic myth of Hades and Persephone, bringing the gods into the modern world with uproarious results. Hades, known as the God of the Dead and King of the Underworld, finds himself tasked with a new role: the glorified babysitter of the gods as they mingle among mortals. With his strict rules and responsibilities, Hades is far from amused by his newfound duties.

Meanwhile, Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, embraces her freedom among mortals, navigating the modern world with wit and charm. However, her carefully laid plans are thrown into disarray when Fate intervenes, entangling her with Hades in a twist of destiny. As they resist the pull of Fate's threads, sparks fly between the unlikely pair, leading to a delightful and unexpected romance.

Authors' clever storytelling and sharp wit shine in this rom-com filled with gods, mortals, and the chaotic intersection of the two worlds. Fans of mythology will delight in the modernized take on Hades and Persephone's tale, while romance enthusiasts will be swept away by the budding relationship between the unlikely duo.

I like the witty and fresh approach to the Hades and Persephone myth, with Hades as the reluctant babysitter and Persephone as the savvy social media manager. The comedic elements add a delightful charm to the story, making it a fun and entertaining read from start to finish.

I think this had a lot of good ideas that were just executed poorly. Hades and Persephone are always excellent to write about, but this just was not doing it for me. Both characters’ REPEATED miscommunications got annoying after a while, and while the smut was abundant, it wasn’t very creative. This whole novel could have been used as the script for a bad porno. It’s great that Hades and Persephone are thirsty as hell for each other, but when there’s no build up or tension it becomes monotonous to read.

The way that I devoured this book and cannot wait to begin the next. Thankfully I have it already loaded because WHAT. A. CLIFFY!

I am as obsessed with Mellie and Helios as I am with Hades & Persephone!

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS!!!

I am a sucker for retellings, especially the story of Hades and Persephone. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. The spice was spicy, and I love the creative liberties taken with this particular retelling. If you are a stickler for Greek myths and accurate retellings, then this might not be the book(s) for you. I live for fictional drama, and this book had some drama, but it mostly set up the next books in the series, which I can't wait to get to!

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

The Maiden and the Unseen by Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune is a dual-POV retelling of Persephone and Hades meets billionaire romances. When Persephone’s bank accounts are drained, she confronts Hades, the god in charge of all of the other gods’ finances. Hades offers her a job as a social media expert at his company, setting off a high steam office romance with the fated mates trope.

The novel uses the idea that Persephone and Hades were foretold by the Fates and that Persephone is the true ruler of the Underworld. I’m a big fan of that aspect in recent retellings and have enjoyed it in every iteration including in this one. Hades and Persephone sometimes use their magic in order to tease each other, with Hades having shadow magic and Persephone using vines.

When they first meet, Hades is terrified to learn that she is a Goddess of Spring because of the prophecy. Persephone, however, is somewhat attached to someone else. She’s casually dating a young man who calls himself her boyfriend despite her insistence that it is not that serious. Even with her guilty conscience, Persephone can’t resist Hades when he’s around, especially in the office.

One feature of Persephone’s POV chapters occasionally features her thoughts saying ‘lie’ when she’s trying to fool herself or deny her attraction to Hades. There’s also a lot of mentions of HR and how it’s a workplace romance where Hades is Persephone’s boss.

I would recommend this to readers looking for a Persephone and Hades retelling that places emphasis on steamier bits and those who are comfortable with BDSM (particularly in the discipline category) in their romance novels and like the fated mates trope.

I think overall this book was enjoyable. The tension and the banter between Hades and Persephone was palpable and the wanting between them I felt it as I read. While this wasn’t the most unique retelling I’ve read for a Hades and Persephone retelling, how the myth was approached was super interesting. I really liked the curse preventing Hades from telling Persephone what he knew about their tangled fates. There were parts that I didn’t feel like the plot was moving fast enough but the sexual tension was holding it together. I think overall as a romance I couldn’t have asked for more as an over arching story I’m interested to see what happens in the next one to know for sure

🌶️: 5 /5

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I enjoy hades and Persephone retellings in general I wish I had liked this one better. It was interesting in story line just wish there wasn’t certain words used….. I don’t find it romantic to call your mate a slut ….. it kinda ruined the romance aspects of the story. There were warnings on this book but I feel this is just didn’t cover this…. I am going to give book 2 a try to see if it gets better.

🏛️myth rating: hades and Persephone🏛️
7/10 for keeping with the original fairytale
6/10 for originally, taking the tale and giving it an original twist
5/10 for personal enjoyment

The Maiden and The Unseen is a fairly spicy retelling of the Hades/Persephone love story. It is told in the modern day setting which is an interesting take to give them more human roles. As they are both on Earth and seemingly escaping Mt. Olympus. With Hades as the "banker for other Gods" and Persephone escaping her mother. At first it was hard to really get into, but once you get to know the characters better, it becomes more captivating.

Hades & Persephone is such a wonderful story & reading everyone's interpretations is always fun. This story is pure erotica & very minimal plot. If that was the goal - then well done.
I feel that there should have & could have been so much more storyline development, and it would have given the story a more dynamic level of interest.

I liked the Bank aspect - I would have loved to see a bit more about how that works
I liked that P had a mortal BF. I would have liked a bit more lead up on their relationship. It would have solidified the fated aspect if she was truly happy/content with Jackson first & actually on the track to be married, before she meets Hades & her entire world flips upside down. But the "not exclusive" aspect doesnt really help.

I received this book for free as an arc, but all opinions are my own.

This books is spicy, like VERY spicy! I have to say I wasn’t exactly expecting THIS much spice. There is definitely still a plot, but the majority of the chapters either have spice or mention spice.

I’m not opposed to spicy books, but I do think it’s a bit much for me personally, however, since it is a personal preference I’m not going to take any stars off for that.

I have to say, despite it being a bit much for me, It does end on a bit of a cliffhanger that does have me wanting to reach for the next book. So I do plan on continuing the series.

Features:
Mythology retelling taking place in the modern day
Divine beings behaving badly
All the spice

If you like your myths spicy, then this erotic retelling of Hades and Persephone might just be the book you are looking for. Their story unfolds in present day New York and things get steamy fast. Honestly, this wasn’t really the right book for me, but readers who like mostly spice with just enough plot to keep things moving will still probably have a great time with it.

Knows its audience and delivers

This book is marketed as erotica and boy does it deliver in this category. There’s a bit of pining and angst at the beginning, but it quickly evolves into a steamy, physical romance. I don’t generally read erotica, but I felt the author did a good job describing the MANY loving encounters really well and they kept things fresh and interesting. That being said, this book does not have a lot of substance in between these encounters. There are definitely some interesting ideas, but most are underdeveloped and more to add narrative flavoring to the romance. The story definitely has its merits, but I think that those looking to be truly immersed in a mythological retelling with some spice on the side will be disappointed in this read. All this is to say: it’s a fun time as long as you know what you are getting into.

Not the book for me?

I have many criticisms, but it’s hard to say how much of it is just a response to my inexperience with this type of book and how much of it more avid erotica readers would pick up on as well. Did I have a good time reading it? Sure, for the most part. Is it a stand out read for me? Not at all. I liked a lot of the ideas that the author puts forward for this retelling, but few are ever really developed. I think there is quite a bit of missed potential in small moments that could really make the characters feel more dynamic and ultimately bring greater chemistry to Hades and Persephone. It tries to add some stakes to the relationship, but that also falls a bit flat and I found I didn’t really care. There is definitely enough there if you are more into the physical relationship than the story itself. However, I tend to like a little more narrative.

Special thanks to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Boss romance, enemies to lovers, sunshine x grumpy, Hades x Persephone

I absolutely loved this book. It hit all my favorite tropes, was a fun read and the absolute perfect length for a quick weekend read. While it’s a mythological retelling, the characters were all so enjoyable and the plot moved along smoothly. I’d highly recommend this to anyone looking another Hades x Persephone retelling!

If your a fan of touch of darkness then you need to read this! This is the first book of the series. This has tons of spice that it's considered erotica if that's what you're into also. I could really picture what was going on. The love between the characters is immersing and I love it. The ending had me going though and I needed the next book instantly. If your into the hades and persephone stories then this is for you!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

This book has great promise. There were moments I really loved Hades character was really great and I enjoyed his inner monologue.

The main issue I had with it is that I’d have preferred it to be a bit more plot driven. There was a lot of spice which I don’t mind when it’s there for a reason but there were times this felt like spice for spice sake.

Overall an easy read and probably a good intro to HadesxPersephone retellings.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for giving me access to this ARC.

I was originally drawn in to the story because I enjoy a retelling. I also like the story of Hades and Persephone. The book had a decent mix of plot and spice!

4/5 Stars

Thank you to Rose & Star Publishing and Netgalley for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I read this when it first released on a whim because it was a spicy Hades and Persephone Retelling which almost always is a hit for me. This became one of my favorite Hades & Persephone retellings and I absolutely adore it still. The romance between the two main characters was hot and cute, and I loved this take on a common retelling.

Hades isn't only in charge of his kingdom of the Underworld but also has to deal with all Gods and Goddesses that come down from Olympus to the mortal realm, making sure they keep their identities hidden. He provides them money and also he has to spend 6 months in the underworld unable to keep an eye on them. Persephone has a very strict mother but she finally convinces Demeter to let her live among the mortals. For the last two years she hasn't had any issues and mostly follows her rules until her money disappears. She confronts the person holding her money captive and realizes her money never belonged to her but instead belongs to Hades. When Hades takes a liking to Persephone, he forces her to come work for him to earn her money back. Will she be able to fight her attraction to hades and follow her mother's rules or will she decide to throw her mother's rules away?

If you want a fun Hades and Persephone retelling with a crap ton of spice and an interesting world give this one a shot. The books only get better from here.

I think this is probably one of my favorite Hades/Persephone retellings I've read. The erotica scenes were 🔥 🔥 🔥. I've just started book 2. I hope it's as good as this one.
I got this from Netgalley, but these opinions are my own.

This is a Super Spicy fun Retelling of Hades and Persephone! I definitely went into it thinking it would have a lot more plot. If you are a specially romance with a hint of fantasy reader you'll love this book!