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If I give it anything, itโs surely different than the first two books.
I was on the fence before, but I know now that this series is just not for me.
This book brought the Hades & Persephone trilogy to a satisfying close with a unique and captivating twist on the myth. I found the character development of Persephone to be much stronger in this installment, which made her journey more compelling. Itโs definitely the steamiest book of the series, ramping up the intensity compared to the previous slow burns. The pace of the story felt quicker, but I think thatโs because I was used to the slower build in the first two books. Overall, it was an entertaining and engaging conclusion that kept me eager to see how it would all wrap up.
Three books and it's the end of the series.
The first book I really enjoyed, the second book eh, this one was alright.
Book three picks up right where book two left off.
I will say Hades is super sweet and this is the man we have been waiting for to come out (first half of the book).
Eventually Persephone comes around and becomes the character that we were all hoping she would be.
Easy read, easy series.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my DRC.
I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.
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 ๐
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
I adore this series and I absolutely celebrate this duo. I am looking forward to more to come! This book broke my heart and then cradled me in its arms gently after. It hurt me and healed me at the same time.
What a heart wrenching beautiful way to end this story! Will definitely read this series all over again!
Takes place after the mistress and the renowned
Persephone is back with her mother and doesn't remember any of her time in the underworld.
Hades dream walks to try to get her to remember him
It wasnโt my most favorite but so much spice that I enjoyed reading it anyways. I love a good hades retelling.
I really enjoyed reading this series!! It gave me such joy and was well written. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family.
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: HEA
POV: dual 1st person POV
spice: many open-door spicy scenes
TWs: abuse, non-consensual body mutilation, emotional abuse, gore, manipulation, portrayal of mental illness, attempted sexual assault, torture, violence
Kinky Content: anal, biting, double penetration, โeyes on meโ, grinding, marking, oral, praise, prehensile magic play, spanking, triple penetration
standalone: book 3 of Love and Fate series
final thoughts: this book broke my heart and put it back together. I love a morally dark MMC who would burn the world for his FMC while being soft just for her.
This was another huge twist and plot change from book 2 (just like book 2 was for book 1) that kept me guessing, nervous, and giddy.
Persephone is a badass who gets to know herself all while fighting an internal battle and falling in love with Hades all over again.
The side characters, once again, make this book amazing. Iโm excited to read the novella of Mellie and Helios since it takes place during the same timeframe as The Queen & The King.
A great wrap-up but I didnโt want their story to finish!
read this book if you love
๐ค amnesia
๐ adventure
โ๏ธ BDSM
๐ซก big MMC
๐ต billionaire
๐คฉ curvy FMC
๐ค dark romance
๐ฅต dirty talk
๐ฌ epistolary
๐ fancy peens
๐ fated mates
๐ฃ fish out of water
๐ณ forbidden lovers
๐๏ธ forced proximity
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ found family
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง great side characters
๐คซ hidden secrets
๐ฉน hurt/comfort
๐ kinky
๐บ๏ธ long distance relationship
๐ช magic
๐ โmy wifeโ/โmy husbandโ
โ mystery
๐ฅฐ nicknames
๐ opposites attract
๐ jealous, possessive MMC
๐ paranormal romance
๐ plot twists
๐ praise
๐ retelling
๐ค shadow daddy
๐บ shifters
๐ slowburn
๐ฎ supernatural creatures- gods, goddesses, demons
๐ค โteach meโ
โ ๏ธ โtouch her and dieโ
๐ โwho did this to you?โ
๐ world building
"๐๐ค๐ช ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐. ๐๐๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ. ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ง ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ. ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐."
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for honest review.
The Queen & The King is the last installment in the Love and Fate series that follows Persephone's and Hades' story. Persephone once again is trapped in Olympus. She's got reset by Demeter who gains massive power of Gaia. She had to fight to gain her memories back, and she had to fight her mother to return to her fated, to her realm. With Persephone's taken back to her prison, Hades had to find a way to free her while tracking Kronos whereabouts. His long burried power is somehow unleashed yet uncontrollable and starts to consume him when the war is coming. They both once again had to fight their fate, to end what's need to be ended, and to reunite what's meant to be joint in the first place.
We get through some emotional ride and it gets angsty right from the start. Though i enjoy the first half of the book, still it felt all over the place when it comes to the conclusion. I feel like they're shalowly written even the crucial scenes. Some of the spicy part are uneccesary and just not in the right place and mood to put in. Also since it's the last book of their tale, i was hoping for some character development yet they gave me nothing. I sense that the characters are one dimensional and easily swayed by any moment. The war is just repetition and nothing significant differ the one and the other. The thing that has something to do with Kronos (which is supposed to be the climax) didn't hit right to me. It's just end hastly and that's it.
Last but not least, do i recommend this book/this series? Not really. I wish it was done better.
Anyway, thank you for Netgalley, Jeanette Rose, and Alexis Rune for the copies. I appreciate the ride!
Thank you NetGalley and Rose and Star Publishing for the e-arc!
The epic conclusion I have been waiting for! I really enjoyed the first two books in the series, and I'm so excited to finally be reading the last book. This is a Hades and Persephone kinda urban fantasy story with spice drama and drama. Avoiding all spoilers and just have to say to check out this series! The whole series is really entertaining to read and romance was just such a fun dramatic moment.
Another Greek mythology/folklore inspired Romantasy tale that is sure to find it's loyal fanbase out there in the world.
4.5 Stars
This was my favorite of the trilogy. I loved it. I am a sucker for the memory loss trope and the way this unfolded was perfect. I loved seeing how both Hades and Persephone continued to grow and become their own people while also growing in their love. Persephone continuing to be the hero and saving the day was the perfect touch.
I just love Hades and Persephone retellings, I also really loved how the author wrapped up this series.
I think in some areas it could have been written a little differently but overall I loved. I can't wait to see what these lovely authors do next!
Huzzah. Finished this series. Started with a read now book on netgalley and ended with me requesting this and checking until I finally got the approval.
Can anything ever be wrong with a Hades x Persephone retelling? No, the answer will always be no. With Demeter as the villain? Sigh. Perfection.
i really like a hades and persephone retellings but i was expecting so much more based on the cliffhanger that was book 2. but i was little bit disappointed with it.
Lot of complaining and not enough action. The ending and the actual action and war of the book (the plot) felt so rushed compared the second book, which felt veery slow. Some part of the book couldโve been shortened while other parts couldโve used more focus.
.This book was an okay, ending to this trilogy.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest reviews. All opinions are my own.
Thank you Net Galley and publishers for letting me read an arc of this book in return for an honest review.
Out of the trilogy for Hades and Persephone's story this was probably my favorite. Their love knows no limit. Even when her memory gets wiped and she falls in love again Hades is right there beside her. They've give through so much together to finally be able to get some well deserved peace. I just wish Adonis and Demeter got more punishment than a quick 5 second death. It made their whole plot feel not as important as it was. It felt almost not needed and very glossed over. Also the end fight just felt rushed to me as well. Like you build up to this massive ending to again not last as long as it should have. Don't get me wrong, I loved the romance of the book, I just wish they spent a little more time on the rest of the plot. I tandem read this with book #4 and I would highly recommend that otherwise book #4 will get highly repetitive. I can't wait to see what the authors will do with the rest of the series for the other characters.