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I have never read story by Molly Ringle before, so when it popped up as an option in my recommendations, I decided to check it out based on the fact it was a "Persephone" story. I love the ancient greek stories of Persephone and Hades, so picking this out was right up my alley.

This story takes the history of the old and meshes it with new concepts of life and death, alternative parallel frames and real world today on a college campus.

I got so involved with Sophie and Adrian's story that I would want to read it while I was at work, or standing in line at the grocery store. I'd be thinking, "what could happen next? I have to finish it tonight"... Though I own a Kindle, I'm really glad I hadn't popped it in my purse, I'd have never gotten to work.

The story line is written so you want to read more, and can't put it down. With a book like this, I knew I should have started reading it on weekend, so I could finish. Molly Ringle's writing is smooth like butter, and her characters are well thought out and brought to life by daring personalities. They're each unique. I've always hated with people show a Persephone character as a weak little girl. There is none of that here. Her new age self is determined, and ready to make decisions for herself. It's awesome!

If you love the ancient myth and are looking for a new spin, this is definitely the book for you.


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Persephone Orchard The Chrysomelia Stories Molly Ringle 9781926760988 Books Reviews

3.5 Stars. I loved the concept of this book. It mixed ancient Greek mythology with reincarnation and looked at the Greek gods more as immortal people than actual gods. I also liked that it explained how they became viewed as ‘gods.’

There were moments where I feel like the dialogue could have used a little work, but it was otherwise well written. I liked the plot; it was very focused on Sophie and Aidan’s relationship. But, there was a subplot involving a secret society, Thanatos, that was opposed to immortals and sought to kill them. I liked that both Aidan and Sophie made some smart decisions to avoid them and eventually overcome them in the end.

I liked the flashbacks to past lives, especially getting to see Hades and Persephone, but I felt like they took away from Adrian and Sophie’s story some. Much of Sophie’s time is spent remembering flashbacks and I would have liked a little more adventure in the present between her and Adrian – not that there wasn’t any. The story just felt a little heavy on the Hades/Persephone memories. Adrian and Sophie do spend a lot of time getting to know one another, but I would have liked the focus to be on their present selves just a little more.

One thing I really enjoyed was reading Adrian’s POV in the beginning while he waited for Sophie to remember him. He has a mix of longing and giddiness surrounding his thoughts that I loved. The sexy scenes between Sophie and Aidan and their memories of Hades and Persephone were well written, but I wanted a little more of that “build-up” feeling. They were very fun and free moments, but I wanted a little more intensity.

I also liked Sophie much more than Persephone. I really connected with Sophie, but not so much with her previous incarnation. I’m not sure why exactly, but I wished I had liked Persephone more, especially as so much of the story is in flashbacks.

I did start the second book of this series, but it lost me after about ten chapters. The story started to focus more on the other characters and less on Sophie and Adrian.
Sophie is starting college. She is far from home. Already she misses her family and friends and her boyfriend Jacob. Her parents have just dropped her off when a stranger walks into her dorm room carrying on a heated discussion on his cell phone in a foreign language. When he finishes his call, his kind, confused manner convinces Sophie to help him find the school bookstore. The walk across the campus takes a scenic turn when he suddenly grabs her and somehow transports her to another realm. Confused and afraid, Sophie tries to run from him across the strange vast field, only to encounter a giant lion. Out of nowhere Adrian, a handsome man with a loyal dog, steps in to save her. When he starts to explain to her where she is, that is when things get really strange. So, Hades is a hot 21 year old kiwi, and Sophie is his longtime, every lifetime love, Persephone. She could become immortal and stay with him if she chooses, or go back to college and live a normal life. Don’t forget the secret organization out to stop the immortals. Leaving home wasn’t supposed to be this kind of exciting.

I very much enjoyed this book. I have read a few similar type of stories about reincarnated loves, or reincarnated gods. I generally like the idea but am often let down by the actual book. The author did an amazing job with this story though. The world is well created, very vivid and easy to imagine. The characters are full and exciting. I loved how as Sophie remembered her past, she remained herself. She didn’t just spark that first memory of Adrian/Hades and fall instantly into her role and in love with Adrian. As she worked through all the past lives and memories, she questioned every step and fell into a natural slow rhythm of learning who she was and who Adrian was.

The story was a clean read, I had no moments where I was bored. I easily read it in one day, not wanting to take a break. I cannot wait to find out more and read the rest of this series. I did receive this book as an ARC copy in exchange for a review. Then I bought it because I loved it.
I have never read story by Molly Ringle before, so when it popped up as an option in my recommendations, I decided to check it out based on the fact it was a "Persephone" story. I love the ancient greek stories of Persephone and Hades, so picking this out was right up my alley.

This story takes the history of the old and meshes it with new concepts of life and death, alternative parallel frames and real world today on a college campus.

I got so involved with Sophie and Adrian's story that I would want to read it while I was at work, or standing in line at the grocery store. I'd be thinking, "what could happen next? I have to finish it tonight"... Though I own a , I'm really glad I hadn't popped it in my purse, I'd have never gotten to work.

The story line is written so you want to read more, and can't put it down. With a book like this, I knew I should have started reading it on weekend, so I could finish. Molly Ringle's writing is smooth like butter, and her characters are well thought out and brought to life by daring personalities. They're each unique. I've always hated with people show a Persephone character as a weak little girl. There is none of that here. Her new age self is determined, and ready to make decisions for herself. It's awesome!

If you love the ancient myth and are looking for a new spin, this is definitely the book for you.