Persephone

Daughters of Zeus, Book 1

De: Kaitlin Bevis

Narrado por: Kaitlin Bevis

There are worse things than death, worse people too. The "talk" was bad enough, but how many teens get told that they're a goddess? When her mom tells her, Persephone is sure her mother has lost her mind. It isn't until Boreas, the god of winter, tries to abduct her that she realizes her mother was telling the truth. Hades rescues her, and in order to safely bring Persephone to the Underworld he marks her as his bride. But Boreas will stop at nothing to get Persephone. Despite her growing feelings for Hades, Persephone wants to return to the living realm. Persephone must find a way to defeat Boreas and reclaim her life.

©2014 Musa Publishing (P)2014 Kaitlin Bevis

Great listen!

This was my first book about Greek mythology. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it because I wasn't sure at first. This is one I would listen to over and over again. It makes me need to listen to more in this genre!

I loved it!

The author provided me with a complimentary copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I loved this audiobook! When I saw that the author had narrated her own book, my first thought was "this is going to be an awful book to listen to." Boy, was I ever wrong!! Kaitlin Bevis is amazing! Not only is the story good but she is an amazing narrator to boot! I loved the underworld and Hades and want to explore the relationship between him and Persephone more. I can't wait to hear what else Kaitlin Bevis has in store for us in this series!

Narration ruined the story

What did you like best about Persephone? What did you like least?

Different take on an old tale

What was most disappointing about Kaitlin Bevis’s story?

Her narration

Would you be willing to try another one of Kaitlin Bevis’s performances?

No

Did Persephone inspire you to do anything?

No

Any additional comments?

She should do herself a favor and let someone else read her story

Amazing take on a classic tale!

Would you listen to Persephone again? Why?

YES. I would definitely listen to Persephone again and I plan on doing that many times. The story was wonderful and the characters were deep. I was able to get into the story very easily.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Persephone?

Hades kissing Persephone and marking her as his bride, omg. *chills* Didn't even know him yet but I fell in love right there.

What about Kaitlin Bevis’s performance did you like?

I loved how she added tone and snark to her character's dialogue. I didn't have to squint and figure things out myself, because Bevis let me know exactly what was going on at all times.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, of course. But how am I supposed to share these moments without spoiling the whole story?

Any additional comments?

I loved the new take on the classic Greek myth of Persephone and Hades. Bevis did a wonderful job of taking a fairly-well-known story and turning it into something new and exciting!

Interesting

Was a interesting story but was too fast some scenes should have been slowed down. Also the narrator speaks to fast which gets in the way of the experience at times.

Audible book

I purchased the book with Audible. I loved the book but the narration was not so great. The reading was so rushed and way to fast to follow at times. The book itself was worth the read but I wouldn't recommend the audible version.

Interesting book

Story was great! Narration was a little fast and could be more diverse. Great Book

Great story!

Loved it and can't wait to read the next! It was beautifully written and a great version of the Greek mythological story of Hades and Persephone.

Love mythology!

Where does Persephone rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Since Persephone was the first audio book I have listened to since way back when I will say audio books have come very far since those days. So it will be rated first in line for now.

What did you like best about this story?

I love the enthusiasm with which Kaitlin Bevis speaks, the way her voice got excited, quiet or whatever needed to set the tone.

Have you listened to any of Kaitlin Bevis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first for now, I am moving on to the next in the series so I will let you know.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Have you ever wondered what realizing you are a Goddess would feel like?

Any additional comments?

I would recommend having this audio book around for those times you would like to be reading but can't stop to read, such as; exercising, car trips, doctor's office. I am sure you get the point.

Story is great.... Narrator not so much

Would you consider the audio edition of Persephone to be better than the print version?

No, the print version was easy enough to read; and you could give the characters their own voice.

Would you be willing to try another one of Kaitlin Bevis’s performances?

NO. she absolutely killed the story. She never stopped where their should have been a pause and just had a monotone voice the whole time. She didn't even try to give any difference to the male and female voiced characters.

As the Author of the books she should have been much better at reading her own novel and getting the story to be amazing.

Any additional comments?

Stick with print on this one.