Radiant Darkness by Emily Whitman

An interesting twist on the Greek myth of Persephone kidnapped by Hades, Whitman did a good job I guess. She certainly made the myth a lot sweeter.
Paradise simply feels like a trap to Persephone with her overprotective mother. When a stranger arrives in her "paradise," Persephone feels drawn to the man and the new life he promised -a dangerous and exciting life. But the choice to leave with the stranger or stay with her mother will cause many, many changes, and some would be for the worst.
Call me old-fashioned, but I don't in anyway approve of Hades and Persephone's relationship. Even if they both truly loved each other. I do not approve. And I don't think Whitman (or this Persephone) realized that while Persephone is childishly in love and causing ruckus, Demeter was raped by Poseidon as she wandered the earth, grieving. Talk about sad. Well, ignoring that fact, this book was very good and enjoyable. I still don't approve of the relationship.
I'll suggest this to people who like reading Greek myths, twists to them, and romance.
I'd rate this book a 7/10 It was really good, no doubt, but I just didn't love it.
~Mushu