The A Touch of Darkness has captivated readers with its modern retelling of the timeless myth of Hades and Persephone. It intricately blends romance, mythology, and fantasy, exploring the ...

In the midst of the harshness of winter, many can’t help but remember the original myth of Persephone and Hades. However, many romantic retellings villainize or dismiss Demeter’s grief as a mother.

Hades is entranced and takes Persephone down to his underground kingdom to become his bride. When Demeter finds out what has happened she is inconsolable; she curses the Earth and the plants begin ...

Hades and Persephone are one of the couples in Greek Mythology I love seeing together, and it was clear the book was setting up Hades and the protagonist Lyra for a romance - and I was very ...