Rachel Smythe has created a cotton-candy colored, contemporary re-telling of Hades and Persephone. It is a very pretty creation but, like the start of most graphic novel series, lacks a little in the storytelling.

I also had trouble telling some of the characters apart. In some panels their features were so blurred that it was impossible to tell who was who.

That being said, I’m not sure that I am the intended audience for this work. The bright colors and quick pacing make me think this may be more appropriate for young adults.

It is shelved with the adult selections at my library, but nothing in the story is inappropriate for teens 14+.

I enjoyed the artwork more than the story itself. It is very pretty and stylized with flourishes and smooth edges.

Recommended for readers who enjoy their mythology being told with a fresh new voice and perspective.

Thanks for reading!

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