Captive in the Underworld: A Dark Lesbian Romance Novel
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4.1 • 60 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A dark lesbian romance retelling of the Hades/Persephone abduction story, set in mythological ancient Greece.
In the land of the dead, Queen Hades' word is law. Hades gets what she wants—always—and what she wants is a certain goddess of the springtime.
Innocent Persephone chafes beneath her mother's hawkish gaze and mercurial temper. Demeter has rebuffed all her daughter's suitors, but she is not yet satisfied; she strives to crush Persephone's spirit.
Still, when Hades pulls her into the dark realm of the underworld, Persephone longs for the world above, even if it means an eternity under her mother's thumb.
With her tears and pleas for freedom ignored by pitiless Hades, Persephone must learn to satisfy her keeper in all ways, lest she suffer the consequences.
And though she cannot deny that something blooms within her, something forbidden, Persephone despairs of ever feeling the sun upon her skin once more.
No matter the cost, Hades intends to keep her.
Forever.
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Captive in the Underworld is a standalone dark lesbian romance novel set in mythological ancient Greece. It is rooted in the misogyny and cruelties of the Hades/Persephone myth and contains sensitive material not suitable for all readers. Due to mature content and dark themes this book is intended for adult readers only. It contains scenes depicting death, abuse, kidnapping, assault, and other intimate partner violence. It is not recommended for readers sensitive to such content.
PRAISE FOR CAPTIVE IN THE UNDERWORLD
"A dark sapphic romance based on the myth of Persephone and Hades... entertaining, captivating, and exceptionally enjoyable... I read it twice in a row without stopping… if you like my work, I bet you'll like this a whole lot!" ―Rae D. Magdon, author of Lucky 7
"I adored this brutally ruthless Hades... She was everything I wanted her to be... frightening and passionate all at once... a beautiful example of classic dark romance... Gorgeous novel, highly recommend." ―Roses and Thorns Book Reviews
"[The] best Hades/Persephone story I've ever read… such a gripping read I literally devoured it whole in one sitting like I was Kronos eating his kids… the world and the characters are so lush and compelling I'm tempted not to finish this review and just start rereading the book instead."―Katarina, Goodreads reviewer
Customer Reviews
Worth it
This book wasn’t kidding when it said “dark” romance. In all honesty and I’m good conscience I wouldn’t call this a romance, it is quite devoid of love and filled with passionless obsession but I still deem this book worth the time and money because of the plot and story. There were times reading it, I felt touché so and illuminated. I relate to Persephone on many levels and she finds who she is outside of her mother’s shadow (in the worst ways possible) but it doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of Greek God life which is integral to the story unlike many other retelling. I hated Hades so much abs hated the people who praised her name. I wanted Persephone to find someone outside of the dark but still, she grew complacent but nonetheless is reassured in herself which makes it worth it as well as the lush and generous storytelling, description and all. I felt very grounded in the worlds as though I too had walked through the underworld. I’m somewhat a fan of this author but I would like to see different works from her that don’t always leave me so hollow.
Amazing read!
I can’t ever recall reading a book involving Greek Mythology, but I LOVE romance and I loved this book! I will definitely be recommending it to others.