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sarinaslibrary's review
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I literally saw this in a shop today, bought it and read it all.
To be completely honest, I only bought this because of Hades on the cover, the "What If..." was interesting, but Hades is my ultimate favourite Disney character, so you have to thank him otherwise I would have passed this up.
Reading along Meg's journey was alright but my main focus was on Hades and Persephone.
As soon as Persephone was mentioned I was squealing because I have been waiting forever for her to be included in Disney, as when Demeter said that she was missing I instantly knew that Hades was involved, and the thought of them being together really kept me going to read this book.
Interesting things to happen with Meg on her quest such as finding out that her lover looking for her for two years before moving on, and not a week like Hades told her, but I'm not really surprised that he lied.
Then we get to the part where we get Hades AND Persephone and they in love and just wanting to be together - if I was in the house alone I would have squealed loudly, but I could only do a silent freak-out.
I was surprised that it was Meg that gave the idea of Persephone living half a year with her mother then the other with Hades, there was one mention of pomegranate seeds and that was when they left the Underworld.
Hades and Persephone are just too cute, giving each other pet names and him genuinely caring for her. I was happy to see Persephone have fire in her and being excited to tell her mother what was going to happen because she wouldn't be happy - like yas girl get your man and rebel against your VERY overprotective mother, do it.
Most of this review is about Hades and Persephone but that was what really made me enjoy this book, now all I need to see her animated and be with Hades on screen. :)
To be completely honest, I only bought this because of Hades on the cover, the "What If..." was interesting, but Hades is my ultimate favourite Disney character, so you have to thank him otherwise I would have passed this up.
Reading along Meg's journey was alright but my main focus was on Hades and Persephone.
As soon as Persephone was mentioned I was squealing because I have been waiting forever for her to be included in Disney, as when Demeter said that she was missing I instantly knew that Hades was involved, and the thought of them being together really kept me going to read this book.
Interesting things to happen with Meg on her quest such as finding out that her lover looking for her for two years before moving on, and not a week like Hades told her, but I'm not really surprised that he lied.
Then we get to the part where we get Hades AND Persephone and they in love and just wanting to be together - if I was in the house alone I would have squealed loudly, but I could only do a silent freak-out.
I was surprised that it was Meg that gave the idea of Persephone living half a year with her mother then the other with Hades, there was one mention of pomegranate seeds and that was when they left the Underworld.
Hades and Persephone are just too cute, giving each other pet names and him genuinely caring for her. I was happy to see Persephone have fire in her and being excited to tell her mother what was going to happen because she wouldn't be happy - like yas girl get your man and rebel against your VERY overprotective mother, do it.
Most of this review is about Hades and Persephone but that was what really made me enjoy this book, now all I need to see her animated and be with Hades on screen. :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood and Child death
Child death is off screen.
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