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Synopsis:
God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned…
The Glorified Babysitter.
Zeus has finally decreed that the gods may leave Olympus and mingle - anonymously - with the mortals of the present. With zero warning or waiting for him to consent to this arrangement, Hades is placed in charge of not only helping the gods assimilate but also financing them. Unlike the other gods, Hades never withdrew from the mortal world. Instead he spent six months of every year among them, building a fortune befitting one of his many names. As long as the gods follow his strict rules for living among mortals, they have access to a generous monthly stipend. Break the rules, lose the privileges. No allowances. Ever.
Goddess of Spring. The Maiden. The Mistress. The Venerable One…
The Social Media Manager.
For the last two years, Persephone has lived among the mortals, enjoying everything the world she was so sheltered from has to offer. It took years of begging since Zeus’s decree to get her mother to allow her to go, and she imparted some strict rules to follow. Rule 1: No fraternizing with other gods. As far as Demeter is aware, Persephone’s closest friend is definitely not Helios, the Titan of the Sun. Rule 2 : No men. The mortal she’s casually dating doesn’t even know the gods exist. Rule 3: Every six months, Demeter comes by for a visit. This one Persephone can’t get out of, and if it keeps her mother from investigating Persephone’s life, what’s the harm?
Destiny. Fate. Fortune. Kismet…
An absolute bitch.
Fate has other ideas for Hades and Persephone, and it does not take lightly to being denied. Struggle and fight all they want. But the threads of destiny have wrapped tightly around them and tugs them tighter and tighter, no matter what the gods themselves have to say about it.
Review & thoughts:
The Maiden and the Unseen is the first book in the Love & Fate series and a modern day Hades & Persephone retelling. I was so excited to read this book after weeks of delicious teasers and it definitely didn’t disappoint!
When gods decide they are bored of Olympus, they come to live anonymously among mortals… and Hades becomes responsible for funding their luxurious lifestyles. When Persephone’s money disappear, she comes into Hades’ office to demand he gives them back… and leaves with a new job as his Social Media Manager. Hades doesn’t know what’s happening to him, but he can’t get Persephone out of his mind, and when it turns out she is his fated queen and the one connected to his curse, things are definitely going to get even more interesting.
This must be my new favorite Hades & Persephone retelling and since this is my favorite kind of retelling, I’ve read many of them. The Maiden and the Unseen has all my favorite elements of romance stories (kind of enemies-to-lovers/hate-to-love but more of a dislike to fiery attraction to love that I adored, office romance, badass FMC, possessive and lovable MMC, amazing spice) that put together make an incredible story that I couldn’t stop reading and just know I will reread many MANY times. I knew I would adore Hades since the first teaser but damn, this book made me really fall in love with him, he is just the perfect book boyfriend and treated Persephone like the queen she is. Persephone is really strong and I loved how she stood up for herself, didn’t take anyone’s shit and when she knew what she wanted she just went for it. And when she and Hades finally gave in to their attraction, the spice was 🔥🔥.
The Maiden and the Unseen is a really good Hades & Persephone retelling with amazing romance and some spice that I totally recommend to all Romance and Fantasy Romance lovers. Now, let’s talk about that ending… that cliffhanger is brutal and I still can’t believe that’s how this book ended, I need to know what happens next NOW! Really can’t wait for the next book, hope the authors won’t make us wait long because I’m dying to know what happens next!
Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐
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