Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

“Zeus is notorious for not wanting what he considers tarnished goods.” I take a deep breath. “So… tarnish me.”

Ait, let me just start by saying that I *love* Hades. Every version of him. The original mythology, Katee’s version, the Disney version, you name it. I read this book for the first time back in 2021 when it came out, and it’s one of the books that really got me hooked on reading again, and I’m so grateful for it. It was the first properly spicy book I ever read (and it is SPICY), so it was like my ‘smutty romance awakening’ lol. Just ignoring that I actually think it’s a great book for a moment, I would love it for that alone.

But yes, I love this book. Hades is of course my favorite character, but Persephone is badass, caring, sweet and very intelligent. They’re absolutely perfect for each other, and I love their love. And of course the exhibitionism is hot, ‘cause we all know I love that stuff.

I also highly enjoy the action-y parts. It’s nothing too overwhelming, but just the right amount to keep my inner action-junkie satisfied, lol. I also adore Katee Robert for the queer representation and diverse characters. I haven’t read the rest of the series, but I know that diversity only increases.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Hades & Persephone
Greek mythology retelling
Possessive and protective
Queer characters
Focus on consent (hot)
Power exchange
Fast burn
High heat
BDSM
Dom/sub dynamic
Small age gap
Bratty FMC

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Exhibitionism
Public sex
Graphic violence
Gun violence
Body image issues
Scarring
On-page killing
Mentions of the death of parents (off page, past)
Abuse of power (side character)
Facefucking

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: Nothing other than the blurb implies.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual POV
Genre: Romance, mythology retelling
Pairing: M/F
Strict roles or versatile:
Main characters’ age: 24 and 33
Series: Interconnected series, standalone
Kindle Unlimited: No
Pages: 380

“If we were different people in different circumstances, I would get down on my knees and beg you to stay at the end of the winter. I would move heaven and earth and the Underworld itself to keep you with me.” […] “If we were different people, you wouldn’t have to beg. […]”

“If you can’t be trusted to take care of your body, then I’m going to do it for you."


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