*thanks to ben for sending me an arc in exchange for a review*

one again, ben knocked it out of the park. his gay retellings just HIT THE SPOT so well.

m/m hades x persephone retelling? PHENOMENAL.

ben knows how to capture readers within the first chapter, and this is no different. the way his books always start out is so fast that it grabs your attention with no hesitation.

faenir is known for one thing among the elves: his touch can kill humans. arlo has two purposes:
1. to stay alive and fight his odd sickness
2. protect and keep his sister safe

the spice is *chefs kiss*. seriously, ben has outdone himself once again. (not so) patiently waiting for the third book in this standalone series.