.A lifetime of hardship and toil has left Persephone dreaming of a destiny that belongs to none but her. When a chance encounter with a handsome thief offers hope of escape, she recklessly sets her plan in motion.
But the thief, Azriel, has plans of his own and no intention of letting her go anywhere. For he and his clan believe that Persephone could be the key to defeating the king’s regent, a sadistic monster who has hunted them for years. Torn between her longing for freedom and her growing feelings for Azriel, Persephone finds herself plunging ever deeper into a dark and dangerous world where death is never more than one careless word away.
As tensions rise to a fever pitch, Persephone faces the hardest choice she has ever had to make. And no one—least of all her—could have imagined the shocking truth her decision will reveal.
I had a feeling this book would be amazing, and I wasn’t wrong. Epic romantic adventure indeed. I 100% agree with the princess bride comparison. The only reason this book only received 4/5 stars from me is because I didn’t enjoy the chapters from Mordesius’s point of view as much as Persephonys, although I do understand the importance of those chapters. I feel it in my bones that book 2 and/or 3 will be 5 stars. I can’t wait to read more.
The chemestry, the banter, and the slow burn between Azrel and Persephony was so much fun to read. This story is so well written, engaging from the very beginning, and has twists that I truly did not see coming.
Thank you to @PenguinTeenCa and @NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
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