This book was kind of a highly anticipated read for me after plowing through Jennifer Armentrout’s first two books in her From Blood and Ash series (seriously recommend it if you haven’t read it yet!), and this book was constantly being mentioned across the Facebook groups I’m a part of for JLA’s books, and also for a Sarah J. Heck, you could even say Beauty and the Beast is a retelling of Hades and Persephone! It’s a dynamic a lot of readers like myself never get tired of it may be done quite a bit, but I will never ever really consider it an annoying cliché. Poppy Balfour & Casteel Da’Neer in Jennifer Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series.Isobel & Prince Rook in Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens (standalone).Bella Swan & Edward Cullen in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series.

Alina Starkov & The Darkling in Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow & Bone trilogy.

Feyre Archeron & Rhysand in Sarah J Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Opposites attract, and passions ignite when the lines are tested between what is right and wrong and the big questions are usually “Is the love for real? Will she allow this love to corrupt her and taint her?” It’s a romantic concept that I’ve seen in several other works of fiction: If you’re someone who really enjoys the whole romantic dynamic of stories based on the classical Greek Mythology tale of Hades and Persephone, this is a series you may want to look into! It’s the story of a sweet, bright, innocent, pure young woman who finds herself in an unorthodox romantic story with the Lord/Ruler of a Dark Underworld. All you wanted to do was pet the creature, but as soon as it turns its gaze on you, you realize it’s simply going to tear you apart.” – Laura Thalassa, “Rhapsodic” Having the Bargainer’s full attention is like catching a tiger’s eye. Genre(s): Fantasy, Paranormal, New Adult Romance Total Star Rating: 3.5 Stars

Rhapsodic by laura thalassa