Today's author spotlight
shines on Rachel Alexander, author of Destroyer of Light, an
incredible telling of the myth of Hades and Persephone.
A couple of years ago, I had
the delight of reading Rachel Alexander's novel, Receiver of Many,
the first part of a retelling of Hades and Persephone. I was blown
away by the superb writing and thorough research, along with the
creative takes she did on various myths.
She published the second part
of her story, and I was no less disappointed in it. Destroyer of
Light is just as rich and deep as the first, and
it is for that reason I am happy to recommend not just Destroyer of
Light, but its predecessor, Receiver of Many. If you love mythology,
and Hades and Persephone in particular, give this author a try. You
will not be disappointed.
See below for my review
(contains mild
spoilers)
The author can be found at
M.M. Kin's review for
Destroyer of Light (from Goodreads)
AMAZING.
Simply amazing. After I read the first book, I was eager for more, and boy howdy, I was not the least bit disappointed! The writing and use of research in the story is brilliant, and I love the creative twists that the author used for various myths she incorporated into this story, such as the gods of the Levant, or what happens to Sisyphus.
I was intrigued when Minthe was mentioned in the first book, and her story is revealed here in a brilliant twist of the original myth. I never liked that in the original myths, Hades cheated on Persephone with Leuke and Minthe, so the author changed that for a much more intriguing and believable story.
The erotic scenes, as one might expect after reading the first story, are absolutely delicious. I've read enough erotica with cheesy or ludicrous descriptions, and it's always a treat to read elegantly-written intimacy.
Overall a brilliant sequel to a wonderful book, and altogether an incredible series that shows the talents of creative and thoughtful author.
Simply amazing. After I read the first book, I was eager for more, and boy howdy, I was not the least bit disappointed! The writing and use of research in the story is brilliant, and I love the creative twists that the author used for various myths she incorporated into this story, such as the gods of the Levant, or what happens to Sisyphus.
I was intrigued when Minthe was mentioned in the first book, and her story is revealed here in a brilliant twist of the original myth. I never liked that in the original myths, Hades cheated on Persephone with Leuke and Minthe, so the author changed that for a much more intriguing and believable story.
The erotic scenes, as one might expect after reading the first story, are absolutely delicious. I've read enough erotica with cheesy or ludicrous descriptions, and it's always a treat to read elegantly-written intimacy.
Overall a brilliant sequel to a wonderful book, and altogether an incredible series that shows the talents of creative and thoughtful author.
