Summer Maiden
About
Persephone has spent her life sheltered from the world her mother feared would devour her. Kept far from Olympus, from the games of gods and the hunger of men, she has grown into a young woman who does not yet know her own power, or her own desires.
When she is finally brought to the great banquet of the gods, she discovers both at once. The attention of golden Apollo. The steady, unreadable gaze of Aidonus, Lord of the Dead. And something in herself she has no name for yet: a pull toward darkness and pain that both frightens and thrills her.
When Zeus commands Aidon to take her for his own, neither of them wants it. He is a man who believes his hungers are too much for any woman to bear. She is a girl who has never been allowed to discover what she can bear.
The Underworld will teach them both the truth.
Summer Maiden: Persephone’s Fall is a dark romantic, explicit retelling of the Rape of Persephone — told in her own voice. This is not the story of a girl stolen and ruined. This is the story of a woman who descended into darkness, found the man who would remake her, and chose to stay.
This book contains explicit content including BDSM, elements of dubious consent, and non-consensual scenes, and is intended for mature readers.
Praise for this book
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The author clearly has a passion for Greek mythology, and her enthusiasm shines through the entire novel. Again, this retelling is not for the faint of heart, but that is the best part of this retelling. If you're worn out on the same soft-focus version of this myth, if you want something hard-biting, read this instead."
"* * * * *
The characters were complex, well developed and believeable. The scenes were painted exquisitely on each page, pulling the reader from reality and into a world created by Ms. Darcy. If I had to describe this story in a few words it would be fresh, enticing and electrifying. This is a story told by maiden Kore and then by Persephone the Queen of the Underworld. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Darcy."
"Amount of sex 5 / 5
How explicit 4.5 / 5
Amount of BDSM/Fetish 4.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5 (Rounded to 5 / 5)
This erotic retelling of the Rape of Persephone is a sexy delight with a lot of naughty bits. I resonated with Persephone's mixed feels of any innocent thrown into a relationship that is a little too hot to handle and her ultimate acceptance of her own desires in Hades' world.Summer Maiden: Persephone's Fall is a delightful steamy, panty melting quick read."