- Book Two in the Kore Series - * NOT a stand-alone. Please read Kore before reading this novel!* For her entire life, Kore had allowed others to make decisions for her, and had listened when they told her she was weak. She could've kept listening- if they hadn't taken her from Hades. Now, however, she is tired of the captive narrative, and she will do whatever she must to write her own destiny. A tale of star-crossed love and a journey to find her true power, in which Kore, the Goddess of Spring, becomes Persphone- the Destroyer, the Queen of the Underworld.

Persephone is a young goddess, trying to make her own way in life. Thing is, her mother won't let her. She is convinced that some god will seduce her and leave her as a husk, or take her away from her forever. Persephone wants her freedom, and to find love. Hades is a quiet man who enjoys the small things in life. When he first glimpses Persephone, his mind is overrun. They soon meet and become fast friends. Will they be able to find happiness?

❛THEY WOULD TELL YOU OF A KING WHO STOLE ME HELPLESS FROM MY SUNSHINE GARDEN.❜ They won't tell you about the woman who came to him sublime, lily eyes and lily lips. A king does not ask permission from his prize, but she, oh she, she knelt, kissing my flower crown fingertips, and laid a kingdom at my feet. A Hades and Persephone retelling. ❛AND WHEN I PLACED MY DREAD HEART IN HIS PALM; HE CALLED IT A KEY AND ME A QUEEN.❜ rubyruins | all rights reserved ©