Myths and Monsters Series by Emma Hamm

He offered her more than a throne. More than the Underworld. He offered her a love that would withstand the test of time. Maiden, Daughter, Goddess of Spring. She has many names and none of them fit. Kore lives her life in a gilded cage, loved by all but understood by none. When Hades appears out of the darkness with promises of midnight and glory on his tongue, he offers her a kingdom. Lays eternity at her feet. Bids her eat and drink from the land of the dead... moreHe offered her more than a throne. More than the Underworld. He offered her a love that would withstand the test of time. Maiden, Daughter, Goddess of Spring. She has many names and none of them fit. Kore lives her life in a gilded cage, loved by all but understood by none. When Hades appears out of the darkness with promises of midnight and glory on his tongue, he offers her a kingdom. Lays eternity at her feet. Bids her eat and drink from the land of the dead. The ichor tastes bitter, but she's never felt such a thrilling sting. Then he calls her a new name. Persephone. Bringer of Death. But the gods want them separated, and few can trick the Olympians. Of course she eats the pomegranate. He offers it to her with a promise to lay the world at her feet. But she only wants him. .. For fans of Circe, Shadow & Bone, and Serpent & Dove, you'll fall head over heels with this twist on the classic myth. less

They called her monster. He called her friend. But he still cut off her head. Sending Medusa away to work in Athena's temple was supposed to keep her safe. To shield her from wandering eyes, because her mother feared such beauty could bring her death. Soon, she would learn, that fear was indeed a prophecy. All it took was one glimpse for Poseidon to know he had to have her. One look. One fateful night. And life would never be the same again... moreThey called her monster. He called her friend. But he still cut off her head. Sending Medusa away to work in Athena's temple was supposed to keep her safe. To shield her from wandering eyes, because her mother feared such beauty could bring her death. Soon, she would learn, that fear was indeed a prophecy. All it took was one glimpse for Poseidon to know he had to have her. One look. One fateful night. And life would never be the same again. Athena, furious about what happens that night between her priestess and her brother, cares not that Medusa was an unwilling participant and curses her so that no man will ever want her again. But Perseus doesn't care that Medusa is a monster. No matter how many women he encounters, he's haunted by her memory. So he stands by her, a friend. .. until given the opportunity to marry a princess and take his rightful place as son of Zeus. Now he will stop at nothing to obtain his throne. Even if that means killing his friend. less