The Maiden & The Unseen (Love & Fate #1)

The Maiden & The Unseen (Love & Fate #1)

Jeanette Rose

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God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned...The Glorified Babysitter. Zeus has finally decreed that the gods may leave Olympus and mingle - anonymously - with the mortals of the present. With zero warning or waiting for him to consent to this arrangement, Hades is placed in charge of not only helping the gods assimilate but also financing them. Unlike the other gods, Hades never withdrew from the mortal world. Instead he spent six months of every year among them, building a fortune befitting one of his many names. As long as the gods follow his strict rules for living among mortals, they have access to a generous monthly stipend. Break the rules, lose the privileges. No allowances. Ever. Goddess of Spring. The Maiden. The Mistress. The Venerable One...The Social Media Manager. For the last two years, Persephone has lived among the mortals, enjoying everything the world she was so sheltered from has to offer. It took years of begging since Zeus's decree to get her mother to allow her to go, and she imparted some strict rules to follow. Rule 1: No fraternizing with other gods. As far as Demeter is aware, Persephone's closest friend is definitely not Helios, the Titan of the Sun. Rule 2: No men. The mortal she's casually dating doesn't even know the gods exist. Rule 3: Every six months, Demeter comes by for a visit. This one Persephone can't get out of, and if it keeps her mother from investigating Persephone's life, what's the harm? Destiny. Fate. Fortune. Kismet...An absolute bitch. Fate has other ideas for Hades and Persephone, and it does not take lightly to being denied. Struggle and fight all they want. But the threads of destiny have wrapped tightly around them and tugs them tighter and tighter, no matter what the gods themselves have to say about it.

Publication Year: 2022


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    Apr 22, 2025
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  • Lexiereads
    May 10, 2025
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    I received an e-ARC of this and absolutely loved it! This is a strong 4.5/5 star read for me. Spicy scale 4/5 chili peppers for sure!

    This is a modern Hades X Persephone retelling where Gods/Goddess can live on Earth sponsored by Hades, where he has to find who is slipping through his fingers. Persephone has finally convinced her mother Demeter to let her stay on Earth as long as she follows her rules. I loved the friendships Persephone makes with the other deities and the ending left me wanting a sequel now!

    We get a dual POV from Hades and Persephone through the entire book which I absolutely loved. We see how they each handle their miscommunication to strengthen their relationship.

    I would have given this 5 stars but I hoped for a little bit more movement in the plot.

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  • Hijinx73
    Apr 30, 2025
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    *Received a copy for review.*
    I absolutely loved the beginning of this book. Hades is the steward for all the Gods who wish to come down from the mountain to dwell with humans. He bankrolls them and sets the rules. When they don’t follow the rules, he cuts them off. When he notices that someone has been cloaked from he, he starts an investigation. When he finds Persephone, he is drawn to her but she’s dating someone.
    The story looses its way a bit once Persephone begins to work for Hades. I still enjoyed it. It dies end on a cliffhanger.

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