Neon Gods: A Scorchingly Hot Modern Retelling of Hades and Persephone

 I’m going to be honest, it took me a while to get into this book. But once I did, I raced through.We’ll get one thing out of the way first. Yes, this book is spicy. If it weren’t for the Greek Myth themes, I probably wouldn’t have picked it up. I’m not really mad about that though.So let’s get into the plot. The concept of the 13 and their position in the world was pretty confusing to me. It takes a backseat to the spice in the book, which is probably why it doesn’t have time to develop. But in general, I’d love some more world-building.I also got the ick from a few questionable bits of dialogue and actions. Some red flags were raised. Look at the content warnings if you want specifics. It’s hard to suspend disbelief when the characters in this world aren’t actually Greek deities. Instead, they’re kind of normal people, just with a lot of power and money.Aside from that, Neon Gods offers a fun ride. It’s fast-paced and entertaining, and you can get lost in it pretty quickly. A good read if you can set aside misgivings and let go.For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/ginaluciayt 

If you want a good and compelling Hades and Persephone retelling, this is the book for you. The concept is fascinating and the writing is immersive. My favorite read of 2021 so far.Hades and Persephone are both complex but still likeable characters with dark thoughts, feelings and impulses without being either annoying or frustrating. I am definitely going to keep coming back to reread this more than once.

The story is fascinating and hot, but at some point, I lost my way in the book. I found it slow in the middle, but the idea behind the story is amazing. A good retelling of Persephone and Hades