I really enjoyed these books. I love their relationship ship and it feels like a family including Ceberus. It was written really well and the heartache being shared was realistic. Super funny moments throughout.

I enjoyed the first one but this one didn’t have much plot to it until the end. Then they switched it up on me for the final pages and I can’t say I loved it. Just a meh for me.

This book was amazing! We start in the Underworld with Persephone, confused on where Hades is after the curse separates them. Only to find there is much more evil a foot.

This definitely didn’t disappoint. You’ve got a devoted Hades, a bad@ss Persephone, an arrogant Zeus, a lovable Cerberus, and a Demeter that will leave you seething. Definitely has a healthy level of spice, fights, and a lot of continued relationship building (both the main couple and with a great supporting character line up.

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A MASTERPIECE of a hades and persephone retelling. I adore these two authors and will be reading EVERY book they write! I am so grateful for this Galley and all opinions are my own! A+ Reccomend everyone who likes sexy greek mythology retellings read this series!

"The Mistress & The Renowned" by Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune promises an intriguing and captivating dive into Greek mythology, offering a fresh and imaginative take on the timeless tale of Hades and Persephone.

The description sets the stage for a thrilling and mystical story. Hades, the powerful and enigmatic god of the Underworld, is facing an unexpected and perilous situation, adding a layer of vulnerability to his character. His desperation to escape this predicament becomes the driving force of the narrative.

On the other hand, Persephone, who finds herself unexpectedly crowned as the Queen of the Underworld, faces her own set of challenges. The description hints at her determination and resilience as she navigates her new role and seeks her fated mate.

The story's themes of destiny, fate, and the powerful connection between these two iconic characters promise a rich and immersive reading experience. The blending of mythology with fresh perspectives on these gods and goddesses adds an element of intrigue and novelty.

Overall, "The Mistress & The Renowned" appears to be a promising addition to the realm of mythological romance, offering readers a unique and enchanting interpretation of a classic tale. It's likely to appeal to fans of Greek mythology and those looking for a passionate and otherworldly love story.

In a refreshing twist on a classic retelling, Hades emerges not just as a shadow-wielding deity but an awkwardly endearing boss. Tasked as the bridge between gods and the mortal realm, his life takes a turn when he stumbles upon clandestine Persephone and hires her for his business. Their chemistry? Scorching. Their banter? Hilarious. And Mellie? An absolute gem. While Book 1 is a delightful rollercoaster, Book 2 delves deeper into their emotional turmoils, leaving readers teary-eyed and craving the next installment. Ensure to heed the trigger warnings, especially for the sequel.

I love a good H&P story. I love these two people and I adore all the retellings of them. This one was by far my favorite. At the beginning it kept me on my feet, Persephone was worried for Hades and so was I. The spark between this couple is electric and explosive. You can tell they love each other deeply with the right amount of their spicy time😏🌶️. The underworld got it’s flourishing when Persephone arrived and that was the best thing that could happen.

The Mistress and the Renowned is perfect for fans of Hades and Persephone retellings and lots of spice.
After the curse has taken affect, Persephone must become the queen of the underworld. While she is waiting for Hades to explain he gets captured and is trapped in Tartarus. Persephone must put aside her anger to retrieve Hades so they can finally talk about what happened, however more issues arrive that may be the cause of their undoing.
I gave this book 3 out of 5 stars. I did not like the first one, so I wasn’t really expecting much from this one. A lot of this book is just spicy filler, which is not my thing so it personally didn’t enjoy it. I also did not enjoy the cliffhanger. It wasn’t bad, but I just don’t enjoy having to wait to see what happens. Overall, I personally didn’t like this book and I would not recommend it to others.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This title was not for me. The voice of the character didn't resonate and the first person dialogue made it harder for me to engage with the characters.

Let me start off by thanking the author and publishers for a chance to read this amazing book!


Oh my word!! If I thought book one was full of romance, drama, and amazing characters… book two absolutely blew it out of the park!! Especially with the romance!! When I say I was swooning!!! I don’t want to say to much though as I don’t want to give spoilers! So all I’m gonna say if you’re looking for a Hades and Persephone story full of the most amazing romance, beautiful writing and characters that will keep you begging for more than this book is a must read!!

Book two in the series starts off where we left in book one. Persephone is in the Underworld. She is confused and Hades is MIA.

The Mistress and the Renowned is a modern retelling of the classic Hades and Persephone tale. This spicy story is a page turner that will have you staying up late to read "just one more page". I absolutely loved this book! The plot is solid, the chapters are quick due to the alternating point of view between Hades and Persephone. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for book three to be released. The character development makes book two a different read than book one but no less a great read.

If you enjoy Greek mythology and a lot of spice this is the I perfect book for you. Finally, I would like to thank NetGalley and Rose & Star Publishing for providing this ARC for my honest review.

Wow
I love Hades and Persephone retelling. I prefered this Book to the first one because it goes deeper into the characters. Is a very spicy books and I like it. also is very well written

Just like the first book, this was an easy read.

I am rating this a 3.5 ⭐️

What I appreciate about this the most is the authors’ own version of what happened with Hades and Poseidon once Zeus swallowed them and I really like the symbolism used in the flashbacks. I also like that some known gods were mentioned here and their roles are fitting all throughout the story.

Hades & persephone’s connection is really good and I love how they just always find each other no matter what. Their development is really nice and the inclusion of Poseidon and Zeus here is actually enjoyable.

After the cliffhanger of the previous book, I was expecting some real drama in this one, but it felt like a bit of a filler to get us to the big finale! I still enjoyed the characters and the links to Greek mythology, but it did feel like this installment could have been much shorter, or more eventful. The ending was gripping though and did the job - I'm eager for the next book!

Thank you to the publisher for providing a review copy

Whilst I absolutely adored the first book in the series, I loved The Mistress and The Renowned in a completely different kind of way. Stepping away from the steamy office romance vibes, this book picks up exactly where we left off but enters a much more somber, beautifully tragic direction. Persephone enters the underworld unsure of who she really is as her new role of Queen is bestow upon her. Hades is pushed backwards and forced to face his past. Demeter is even more of a bitch than we could ever assume. Lovely retelling of a timeless story.

Excuse me while my heart is still breaking. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from this book after the ending of book #1, and I’m really glad I went into this book with no expectations because it was absolutely not what I would have expected.

While book #1 was all seduction and steam, this book was healing, heartbreak, and the love and desperation that comes with the feeling that something is running out of time. Hades and Persephone’s relationship is beautiful in this book, and the character growth, especially the emotional growth of Hades, is so good.

The ending. I don’t even want to mention the ending because I still can’t with it. I’ll just say I was frantically swiping my screen looking for the next chapter, hoping that what happened was not actually happening and would be fixed but…just brace yourselves.

As much as it crushed my heart, I loved this book. This is one of my favorite retellings of Hades x Persephone and this book had me feeling all the emotions. Now I just need book 3 ASAP

This novel picks up right where the first one left off. The prophecy has taken effect, and Demeter is M A D. Despite doing everything she could to keep Persephone and Hades apart, fate always wins, and no one is a sorer loser than Demeter (okay, maybe Hera, but they're allies so close enough). Hades becomes trapped in his memories, reliving millennia of suffering he had boxed away. Persephone struggles with the fact that she has to save him, even though she's furious yet another major decision was made for her without her consent.

I LOVE a good Hades/Persephone retelling, and this series is probably my favorite depiction of Persephone I've ever read. She's EVERYTHING!! It was also refreshing to get a bit of a Hades/Zeus/Poseidon back story, because that's not normally something that you get in a Hades/Persephone story. I think it was very much needed, and I really appreciate how much of the original stories has been incorporated in these. I really hate the "all of our problems are because we refuse to communicate in a healthy way" troupe, which is the only reason I couldn't give this 5 stars. This was such a great read!

More 3.5 than 4, but I liked it, so I rounded up. I loved seeing Persephone become a part of The Underworld, meet Cerberus, and strengthen her power. I did not love the continual push/pull of Hades and Persephone not opening up to one another now that the curse was active and they had bigger fish to fry.

I'm excited for the next installment because I need to know how they plan on thwarting Demeter's plans!

I really enjoyed this book, and loved how it flourished into a full on Greek mythology fantasy world, with battle scenes, smut scenes and the most adorable Cerberus I have ever read!!! If we could just create Cerberus in real life because I fell in love with Berry!! 🥰🥰 I did find the pacing to be a bit slow in the middle for me but I think thank was because I knew something incredible was coming and oh my oh goodness… the last 20% was just incredible and that cliffhanger! 😨😨😱😱My mouth was hanging open reading the last page. Persephone is so strong and independent and it was so nice to see a softer more vulnerable side of Hades. I cannot wait for the next one to come out!

This book has a great storyline premise but lacked a bit in the execution. There are a LOT of characters and it felt like the plot went off on tangents at times instead of sticking to one main strong storyline. The 2 main characters were also always fighting and the reasons why weren't always very clear to the reader. It was still interesting, and I'll continue reading the series. Hopefully the next book has a better focus point!