I love a Hades/Persephone retelling and was excited to read this one. An interesting and new take on the myth but many of the plot points failed to launch. There was a lot of potential and great ideas but nothing really developed. The characters had good chemistry and the author seems very creative so I have hopes for future books!

I wanted so badly to like this book. SO badly, because I LOVE a good Hades/Persephone story, but with that I'm incredibly picky. I don't enjoy many that lean on the reader's ignorance and one of the MCs (usually the Persephone figure).

For A Goddess Unraveled, I was incredibly annoyed at Lexi, the FMC. She constantly complains about her restrictive life but never goes into why it's restrictive, and also, babe, you moved away for college... your parents aren't there, so why are you still complaining? We as the reader know that she's somehow linked to Persephone, and the hints that "Uncle Z" and other "misfit friends who are likefamily" are the other members of the Greek pantheon are so obvert it made it confusing when suddenly Lexi has a mother and father (that's NOT Uncle Z ya know) and a brother. I'm sorry what? And the POV's being at the top of the chapter of "Lexi/Hades/Lexi" was unnecessary and repetitive.

I could never find myself rooting for any characters, and the dialogue was stilted and one-dimensional, so I don't plan on finishing this series. I hope the audience for this book finds it, but I don't plan on being seated.

A Goddess Unraveled showcases a compelling tale that’s inspired by the myth of Hades and Persephone, with some interesting twists and turns set in a modern-day setting. Morgan Rider presents a different take and I can say that this was an interesting read.

Lexi, our female main character, goes on a journey of newfound self-discovery as she’s thrust into a world relearning who she is at her core and what she truly desires for her life. She’s even willing to go to the underworld to do so…

I feel like this story has so much potential if only it fully flushed out some plot lines more here and there. I think I would’ve been able to connect with both the characters and the plot more. Nonetheless, I’ll always pick up something Greek myth-inspired and would encourage others to give this book a chance. It may cater more towards others and you never know what hidden gems you’ll find: this may be one of them for you!

Thank you to the publisher; Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group | W by Wattpad Books, the author; Morgan Rider, and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ARC. This is my unbiased opinion and is given with free will.

✨A Goddess Unraveled✨

Thank you to Morgan and Netgalley for this gifted arc.

AGU was a modern twist on a Hades and Persephone retelling. Lexi is newly returned from college when her graduation party turns south as she’s met with prospective husbands, a new title she doesn’t want, and a revelation that alters her reality. Through this, her only constant is Luke Carrington. But he has a secret too. Can the spark between them bridge the gap that has spanned years?

The first 50% is pretty slow paced as we maneuver through this party and the revelations. Luke and Lexi’s relationship begins to blossom and, the last half, they are tried and tested. While I struggled to find a deep connection with the characters, I do love the way Morgan wrote Luke and found him to be very charming.

Tropes you may find in AGU are age gap, hidden identities, spice, Greek mythology, modern retelling, and a conclusion that allows for it to feel like a stand-alone even though it’s part of a new series. AGU releases May 13.

Thank you to NetGalley for A Goddess Unraveled.

I'm always excited to find a new greek mythology retelling. Unfortunately, I was not a huge fan of this one. It read very YA for something that is obviously adult content. It is very much a Wattpad book. The main character was very whiny and unlikeable. Every single relationship was just really weird. A lot of the characters didn't like each other but the relationships were lacking so you didn't get the whole story. And the constant hinting/foreshadowing about Persephone felt both overdone and underdone. And maybe that could have added a little more action and livened it up. But, then it never happened. I also felt very uncomfortable with the age and experience gap here.

Overall, it could have had potential if the main character wasn't just the definition of the whiny teenager, trying to rebel for the first time (and doing it poorly). Just a little more depth could have added at least a star. But for now 2 Stars. Will not be continuing with the series.

This was a surprisingly fun time! I loved the retelling of a Hades x Persephone story. Lexi and Luke are absolutely a couple of love to see more from. Their passion and chemistry are incredible!

Thank you netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Although I usually love a reimagined Persephone and Hades story, I could barely get through this book. It got the 2 stars because I finished, but it got to the point where I was skimming it a lot to get to the end. It felt like it was the longest weekend ever written. When I read the synopsis, I was hoping that we'd get further along in the relationship aspect of Hades and Lexi or answer some questions, but we ended up with even more to the point that it wasn't worth it anymore. I don't think I'll continue the series at this rate.

DNF @ 63% 😔

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book!

Truth be told, I found myself skimming this book just so I could finish. At first, my attention was hooked as the introduction of this older, mysterious and hot man, Luke is introduced and it is clear that our FMC, Lexi is to stay away from him. However, my attention dwindles when I couldn’t really like either of the main characters.

It was also hard for me to envision this as a Hades/Persephone retelling - the only relation I can see them as is the age gap and the forbidden romance, which was disappointing as I love retellings of this wonderful story.

I could not put this book down; I read it in a day!! I love reading about Greek mythology and the different stories; this one did not disappoint me. I liked how the author showed a different side to Hades. It shows that he is not the nicest person, but he is not as evil as so many people thought he was. Then you have Lexi, who is just striving to find her own two feet and be seen as a more independent person. The way her family treated and lied to her aggravated me to high heavens. I am glad that Hades was there to help her through everything. Oh, and don't get me started on the magnificent way that the Underworld was described and how it started to change when Lexi arrived. My heart broke when Hades told the truth about his relationship with Persephone. I would gladly reread this story multiple times. I hope to see more writing from this author and maybe a continuation with these characters.

I consumed this book, when I read the synopsis I was intrigued and then I started the book and I could not put it down. The author brought humor and real life to the gods in this story. Beautifully written. 5 stars.

Thank you to author Morgan Rider, Wattpad Books and NetGalley for the eARC of A Goddess Unraveled in exchange for my honest review.

Lexi, who has always led a life of privilege, graduates college and returns home to find the charmed life she and her family enjoy has literally been touched by the gods. As the story unfolds and more truths come to light, Lexi must choose her fate in this new adult coming of age story.

While I enjoyed the idea of the story, the presentation felt a little lackluster. It’s written well but there’s really not a whole lot happening in this story. The author has a good story to tell, but a shorter version would have been better, in my opinion. The first 40% of the book centers on a weekend party to celebrate the FMC graduating, and not much else happens in that time. When the story and the romance finally kick off, they both feel rushed, and the spice is generic/borderline nonexistent. I was expecting a climax or grand finale that was never delivered on.

This is the first book in a series but it ends like a standalone (loose ends notwithstanding), which was nice. The reader has the choice to end the story now or continue in future installments. I will be stopping with this book, but I wish the author all the best for future books.

Ratings
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐
Setting: 🌎🌎
Characters: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Readability: 📖📖📖

What to Expect
-Greek Mythology Retelling
-Family Secrets
-Lovable Characters
-Newish Adult

I really am a sucker for a Hades/Persephone retelling so when I saw this I was immediately intrigued. This is different in that Persephone is still around and the FMC Lexi is the love interest. This was a fun twist on the story and has a lot of room for depth and growth as this series progresses.

I loved all of the characters and found them so interesting! Their backstories and how they played into the overall plot had me super engaged and wanting to know more. Hades is what you would expect from your MMC; kind, gorgeous, charming. Lexi, unfortunately, was a bit hard to like and I didn’t quite relate to her like I would like to.

My biggest “complaint” is that the main conflict didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me and was just a bit underwhelming. I didn’t really understand Lexi’s issue and found her to be a bit selfish.

The magic and lore in this story was very unique and added a breath of fresh air to what can sometimes be a rinse and repeat type of story. I really enjoyed this aspect and applaud the author for their creativeness.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. **💕**

Thank you to Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group and Morgan Rider for the #netgalley ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Overall I enjoyed this book, as I do with most mythology retellings - however I would consider this book as more of a "spinoff" as it doesn't follow the general storyline of Hades and Persephone. Which is totally fine, however given the description of the book, I think it was a little bit misleading.

The book read like a classic fanfiction, which I actually really loved. Just the pacing felt a little off, dragging out some parts that could have been shorter while speeding through some scenes that I would have liked to dive into a bit more. In saying that, I think that this book set the stage up nicely and the more I read the more I enjoyed.

I am still eager to continue with the series and read more from Morgan Rider!

Story about Lexi Maxwell. She just graduated from college and has returned to her family estate for a week long party. Her parents have invited many eligible bachelors but seem to be trying to keep her away from Luke Carrington. Over the course of the week, Lexi learns startling information about both her family and herself.

I enjoy books based on Greek myths and this is probably the most unique one I’ve read. The idea that certain families would trade freedom for the wealth and privilege of being connected to Gods makes sense. Lexi’s opposition to an agreement she didn’t choose also made sense. I really liked her resolve and willingness to stand up for herself and live her own life.

Lexi is a college graduate but comes off more like a teenager. She was sheltered by her overprotective family, but I still felt the author would have been better off saying she was graduating from high school instead of college. She was just too naive and trusting to be a believable 20 something.

The romance comes together nicely. I liked that they built on their attraction with meaningful conversations before the relationship developed further. I am curious how his connection to Persephone plays out in the next book. It did seem like Lexi should have asked more questions about her.

This was a fun and engaging take on Greek mythology. I am interested in reading the next book in the series to see how Lexi’s story continues.

I DNFd this book. I really enjoyed the writing and storyline but was unable to continue after the discussion of Persephone. I totally understand the rationale given especially with many of the myths surrounding the Gods and infidelity. It’s just not my cup of tea so I won’t leave a review on external sites.

4 Stars ⭐️

I really enjoyed A Goddess Unraveled! The Greek God-inspired story was a fun blend of romance and mythology, with Lexi’s journey of self-discovery was interesting. I was rooting for her the whole time, both in her personal growth and in her romantic endeavors. While the pacing felt a bit slow at times, I loved the chemistry between Lexi and Luke. Overall, it was a fun and engaging read!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with this e-ARC.

Based on the title, I expected a bit MORE Goddess action, and like crazy vengeance as she became unravelled - but I got a very relatable, yet moody College Graduate instead! Join our female main character as she struggles with the most authentic challenges and familiar hurdles all young adults deal with - overbearing family that want "whats best". She has to learn a LOT about family secrets, herself, and a fight for her freedom and independence. This is a fairly easy read and I'd give it a 1.5 on the spice scale.

Maybe it because I read Lore Olympus first or maybe it's because I like a Sad Boi MMC but this book felt disappointing. There was way too much focus on the FMC feeling lied to by her family, it came off as whiney and not enough of the MMC being lonely. It doesn't help that we all know the Phersephone/Hades story and some people myself included are going to be upset that this story is predicated on the break up of their marriage. It may work better as YA as it gives, for me at least, Twilight vibes.

First, I want to say I'm a sucker for a "Persephone & Hades" retelling/reimagining. So I was very excited to dive into "A Goddess Unraveled." There are a lot of things I liked about this book, such as the pacing (although it was a little slow in the beginning, it eventually picked up) & the MMC, Luke. With that being said, the MFC did come off as a bit juvenile, which I'll chock up to her sheltered upbringing, but the decisions Lexi made were quite infuriating at times. All in all, an enjoyable read.

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A shorter story of a Goddess finding herself in the disgruntled world that is the Gods.

Lexi finally graduated college, only to be struck with news she would have never guessed. While attending her grad party, she finds a draw toward Luke, who Uncle Z and her whole family tells her to stay away from.

A give this book 4 stars just because I felt the weekend for her party was a lil too long, and I wish the spicy scenes told more.

Overall a good book and would recommend if you like romance and mythology!