I get really tired of Hades being portrayed as a jerk and big meanie. Reading the books in order, however, is recommended, I think. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019. His methods were heinous, and no one would blame Persephone for … To find the clue leading to Pithias the Architect of the Order of Dominion, you’ll have to go to the south of Messenia. And the sex scenes are classy and not skany or vulgar, another aspect of the book I love. The chemistry and love between the Hades and Persepherone is beautiful and breathtaking. He came across Persephone the daughter of Zeus and Demeter and he fell instantly in love. The story of Hades and Persephone is one of the most well known love stories in Greek mythology and over the years there have been a handful of different variations.Hades was known for rarely ever leaving the underworld but one of the few times he did venture above-ground. Hades is the dark, silent type and Persephone is full of light and laughter, but you root for them to find their way together the entire book. I understood that it belonged to the romance category, but I’m always willing to give new genres a try. Most days, this vegetative state feels like the endgame: no work, no partner within hugging distance, and no day without the demon of my anxiety crushing the oxygen out of my chest. The Dark Wife by S.E. For the Love of Hades, Sasha Summers, Crescent Moon Press, 2013, 1937254836, 9781937254834, 260 pages. An indie novel, with good reviews and ratings. How does it hold as a stand-alone? This ranks as one of the best Persephone-Hades romance variations. Also it was instalove, boo. I loved that Hades seemed to fill the role of one of the only Gods to be able to control himself and it was only through his love and desire for Persephone that he lost some of that control. Can you read this book before reading the first one in the series? January 2013 The Power of Hades: A Fated Mates Fantasy Romance (The Hades Trials Book 1) - Kindle edition by Raine, Eliza, Wilson, Rose. I love these kind of stories, and putting Persephone and Hades in the center is always a treat. I especially liked the tie ins to the first in the series, Medusa a Love Story. Unlike some adaptations that depict mythical characters loosely and poorly this nails much of the personality of the greek gods as we would perceive them in the myths. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. … In contrast. Would the reader be confused? The Hades and Persephone (Kore) myth is in particular one of my favorites and because of its complex themes — abduction, possible rape, coercion, the hostage mindset — decent explorations in fiction are even more rare. Thereafter Hades, Satan, and the reprobate will be thrown into Gehenna, the place of God's final retributive punishment. Start by marking “For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Persephone is determined to prove otherwise…. I have scoured the earth for a novel that captures the maturity and romantic aspects of the original without falling into clichés. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Persephone and Hades are fun to read. I was predisposed to like this due my love for all things Hades/Persephone. ... Visualize their powers of love and strength. Sounds perfect Wahhhh, I don’t wanna. Please, before you ever write any roman/greek myth stuff..READ THE MTYHOS! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Hades has no choice - he must rescue her. Hades awakens something within the Goddess Persephone. The first one seemed a little bit too much like love at first sight. The. 2.5 ❤️, Sasha Summers has completely won me over once again as her unique and fresh take on mythological tales continues with For the Love of Hades. I hope down the road the author works a bit more on the storyline, otherwise I got through the book pleased. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The story of Hades and Persephone is one of the most well known love stories in Greek mythology and over the years there have been a handful of different variations. Worst: Crush Shot - The best Casts in Hades are long- and wide-range. (Hades has only a limited existence; Gehenna or hell is the final place of judgment for the wicked. Something went wrong. I have scoured the earth for a novel that captures the maturity and romantic aspects of the original without falling into clichés. I was already in love with this book even before I start to read it! We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. There was a war but only obliquely mentioned. His methods were heinous, and no one would blame Persephone for … Best: Life Affirmation - The Goddess of Love loves us right back. Ms. Summers did an excellent job with the plot and her character development and I was excited to read her rendition of the love of these two famous people. Hades is a rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion and Transistor, in which you defy the god of death as you hack and slash your way out of the Underworld of Greek myth. His purpose is order, finding justice for those who enter his realm and keeping the balance the Fates decree. So storyline goes like this: Hades is a heartbroken humble god who just wants to be left alone, and Persephone is an innocent goddess with a strong attraction to him. Such an amazing book. I love this take on hades and Persephone love story and the writing was beautiful. I have to write, that I know of the main Greek Gods, having heard of them since I was little, but I have not really read any stories about them, except facts from the Internet, but Summers makes it. In this latest installment of the Loves of Olympus series a new spin on the story of Hades and Persephone paints Hades as a conflicted yet very worthy of love character seeped in loneliness who would do anything to save the one bright light in his Underworld. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In this book he turns out to be this humbled, tortured soul who just needs love. Kendall and Logan are secret lovers-hiding their relationship from Logans brother Zeus...uh James for over eight years until Kendall falls pregnant with Logans child, letting all chaos breaks lose. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. But it could also be that Hades has always been my favorite Greek God. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I ache… ache for him. The building passion between Hades and Persephone to the intense lovemaking was by far the most favorable part of this reading. It received some very high critical acclaim, scooped up plenty of Game of the Year awards, including ours here at … There’s a hunter camp there called Pedasos Camp that you’ll have to clear out. Her first play was written for her Girl Scout troupe. I've been studying ancient Greek culture and myth for years, both academically and individually, and I can tell you--the lack of research that went into this is astounding. And I love how all the gods have human like qualities. His purpose is order, administering justice to those who enter his realm, and keeping the balance decreed by the Fates. Things are about to change for Hades...when the Gods and Entities of Olympus - … After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Please try your request again later. Hades is brooding and sexy and more likable than the original myth makes him out to be. What a great pairing of Hades and Persephone! I happened upon Sasha Summers’ “For the Love of Hades” by accident. I am elated to say that this book lived up to what I imagined it to be like. By distance short or long. An okay quick read but forgettable. This is another great book by Sasha Summers, the second in the loves of Olympus series. I can't be impartial with this LOL, Wow!! Hades loved her, and according to some versions of the myth, she loved him back. She feels no fear from his brooding presence. No one really came alive for me including the MC's who were pretty generic. Though this could be a stand alone story, it was fun to be "in the know" of some of the background goings on of the other gods such as Poseidon because of inside knowledge of the previous book. I love mythology of any kind and this series has captured my heart, starting with Medusa, A Love Story. All I knew was that they were in Greece and they went to Mount Olympus here and there. they where both beautiful. A curse has brought them together, and the Goddess of Spring wars against Hades… She's been writing ever since. Welcome back. For the love of all things Holy..Hades is not the devil. Will an ebook version of this ever be released? I also enjoyed learning about Persephone's powers. Chant: “Our love is ever strong. Their scenes together are entertaining and heartwarming in the abundant love that's blatantly obvious. I mean for all things sane Hades is not the devil. for the love of hades! If you don't know for some reason. I was searching for the subject matter and lo and behold! I cannot be without you.” ― Sasha Summers, For the Love of Hades SO, DESPITE THE REVIEW, IF YOU FEEL YOU SHOULD GIVE THE STORY A SHOT, READ IT. To see what your friends thought of this book, Yes, both ebook and print books will be available 8.2.2015, HI Gray - you can read it however you'd like to. I understood that it belonged to the romance category, but I’m always willing to give new genres a try. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! I would recommend it to any one who loves Greek mythology. And I love how all the gods have human like qualities. Refresh and try again. for the love of hades! Ms. Summers is an amazing writer, trust me on this. in most tales Haded is a jerk, this story and another story about Medusa where she is Hade's daughter, are the only story's were he's a good guy who lives in a bad place! Hades, the Lord of the Underworld, has no patience for living things or his Olympian brethren. For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus, #2). A Cursed Love...When Persephone is forced into the Underworld, she fears the Dark Lord who rules the shadowed kingdom. Hades was going to be a beloved game no matter when it was released. All books that I have read were about his subordinates, but not him. Hades, the Lord of the Underworld, has no patience for living things or his Olympian brethren. Loved this book and its take on Hades and Persephone’s story . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2013, I would defiantly recommend this book to everyone over 17 years of age, it was great I never liked hades being the god of the underworld and all but after this my view of him has changed. ... Visualize their powers of love and strength. Light the red candle. Hope you enjoy! Poseidon's scheming wreaks havoc upon Persephone. In the end, with that sort of love so often taken for granted in Greek mythology, maybe Hades wasn’t such a villain after all. I thought that the love between Hades and Persephone was much more realistic and easier to relate too. Sasha has out done herself again with her beautiful tales of love she creates. I happened upon Sasha Summers’ “For the Love of Hades” by accident. I love that, in this book, we got to see Hades perspective as well! I consumed this book nearly as quickly as the first! Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I can't decide which I loved more, Medusa,a love story or For the love of Hades more. For the Love of Hades – Kindle eBook Description: Hades, the Lord of the Underworld, has no patience for the living or his Olympian brethren. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. for the love of hades! The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy’s instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. And yes, Hades has all the horrible yet divine Olympus Gods we've come to know and love/hate. His purpose is order, administering justice to those who enter his realm, and keeping the balance decreed by the Fates. it recounts how she first met Hades, God of the Underworld and what transpired afterwards when her mother Demeter, Goddess of Harvest, finds Persephone a mortal husband - Erys Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Eclipsing Apollo (Loves of Olympus) (Volume 3), © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Kendall and Logan are secret lovers-hiding their relationship from Logans brother Zeus...uh James for over eight years until Kendall falls pregnant with Logans child, letting all chaos breaks lose. I hope my stories do them justice. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance and travel--passions she uses when writing. Every stolen moment together only confirms her instinct: he is meant to be hers. Unable to add item to List. With Logan Cunningham, Darren Korb, Marianne Miller, Peter Canavese. Hope you. Every word was beautifully crafted to make this beautiful story unfold in front of you. Medusa, A Love Story (Loves of Olympus) (Volume 1), Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow, Persephone: The Daughters of Zeus, Book One, The Power of Hades: A Mythology Fantasy Romance (The Hades Trials). “Lost in Hell,-Persephone, Take her head upon your knee; Guilty pleasure. I have to write, that I know of the main Greek Gods, having heard of them since I was little, but I have not really read any stories about them, except facts from the Internet, but Summers makes it enjoyable to read, and yes its fictional, but for me, it was fun to go to totally new areas and to just feel what these characters go through in this story. For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus) (Volume 2), CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2nd Edition (July 9, 2015). (^-^)/. I have read the story of The Rape of Persephone, and was surprised when I read this novel. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. In case you missed it, Hades is a great game. Meeting Persephone sways his focus, her gentle sweetness threatening his control. Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016. I picked up this book after browsing through many novels inspired by the Persephone/Hades mythology for many reasons: firstly out of all the books I looked at (there were many I promise) this one had acquired a good number of consistent good reviews and secondly I like my mythology to stay in mythology (that is it doesn't blend it to the modern world). One of the things I really liked about this story, was just the writing. This is OKAY. Synopsis Hades, the Lord of the Underworld, has no patience for living things or his Olympian brethren. So far, authors either save themselves by plunging the tale. Hades loved her, and according to some versions of the myth, she loved him back. I especially liked the tie ins to the first in the series, Medusa a Love Story. Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015. She sets her characters up in such a way that I could not help but feel anxious for them and I found I had quite the vested interest in where they ended up. Logan is Hades god of the underworld who falls in love with a kind human believer who believes that the lord of the dead is not as bad as some say. An indie novel, with good reviews and ratings. But he will not be tempted. By distance short or long. “Because I love you.” Her voice broke. I would definitely recommend to anyone, Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019. I ache… ache for him. Diemer. This queer retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth will bring you … Her passions have always been storytelling, romance, history, and travel. Some people prefer reading Hades prior to Medusa. For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus Book 2) eBook: Summers, Sasha: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store To create our... Hades, God of Death, has no heart. One of the things I really liked about this story, was just the writing. See all 8 questions about For the Love of Hades…. I have written this before, but Author Sasha Summers, is just a wonderful writer; she's very creative and she just has a great writing style, that makes a story flow, and that's what I felt for this one. Problem is her mother Diameter promised her to another. Light the red candle. The game has rich, complex, and deep characters with a charming, queer … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2016. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $9.98 Shipping to United Kingdom. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Id highly recommend this. She sets her characters up in such a way that I could not help but feel anxious for them and I found I had quite the vested interest in where they ended up. To see his smile, and hear his laughter. Chant: “Our love is ever strong. One of, if not the most well-written book I've ever read (To prove my point- for every chapter, I think I saved at least two to three quotes) For the Love of Hades is absolutely fantastic. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014. USA Today Bestselling Author Sasha Summers grew up surrounded by books. Mount Olympus was described in like two sentences. Hades is the dark, silent type and Persephone is full of light and laughter, but you root for them to find their way together the entire book. Sasha continues to fall a little in love with each hero she writes. From easy-on-the-eyes cowboy, sexy alpha-male werewolves, to heroes of truly mythic proportions, she believes that everyone should have their happy ending--in ficti. His purpose is order, finding justice for those who enter his realm and keeping the balance the Fates decree. In the end, with that sort of love so often taken for granted in Greek mythology, maybe Hades wasn’t such a villain after all. We are currently only able to fulfill orders on the weekends. I have not read the first book in the series, but was immediately drawn to this one as it focused on my one of my favorite Greek myths, that of Hades and Persephone. In this latest installment of the Loves of Olympus series a new spin on the story of Hades and Persephone paints Hades as a conflicted yet very worthy of love character seeped in loneliness who would do anything to save the one bright light in his Underworld. This Boon is a lifesaver, especially when acquired early in a player's run. Exciting and passionate, dark and dramatic. Hades was known for rarely ever leaving the underworld but one of the few times he did venture above-ground. To see his smile, and hear his laughter. Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016. The story had me enthralled from the beginning to the end. Good retellings and interesting interpretations of Greek mythology are difficult to find. Not as good as other retellings but still really magical and enjoyable, Awww this was very good. by Crescent Moon Press, For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus, Book #2). For the Love of Hades (Loves of Olympus Book 2) by Sasha Summers PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad Hades, the Lord of the Underworld, has no patience for the living or his Olympian brethren. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2015. Where as I enjoyed the first book, I really loved the second one. The story is fast paced but well worth the read. Hades is a greek god of the underworld. When actual myth figures are placed, they are often odd--Erysichthon's daughter was not named Ione; that was the name of a Nereid, a daughter of Doris and Nereus, who actually belonged in the court of Poseidon. And t. Loved this book. This is the second novel in this series - its best to read the medusa one first because there are some references to that plot line in this one - but can be read on its own either way brilliant !! Specifically, to the south-southeast of the Bay of Hades region. The myths offer so much to celebrate and work with. The author really knows how to hold the reader in their grasp. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. If given Nectar, there will be some brief dialogue, but he will not give you any Keepsakes. I really enjoyed those parts! When summoned to Olympus, Hades discovers the lovely Persephone and is overwhelmed by her gentle sweetness - but he will not be tempted. The descriptions of the Underworld are vivid and fun. I was searching for the subject matter and lo and behold! Ms. Summers did an excellent job with the plot and her character development and I was excited to read her rendition of the love of these two famous people. 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