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1) Neon gods
Author
Series
Dark Olympus novels volume 1
Language
English
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Description
"Society darling Persephone Dimitriou wants nothing to do with her mother's ambitions. She has plans to leave the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start her life far away from the backstabbing and politics. But that all goes down the drain when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city's dark facade. With no options left, Persephone flees Olympus and makes a devil's bargain with a man she...
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Series
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English
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Persephone and Hades are engaged. In retaliation, Demeter summons a snowstorm that cripples New Greece, and refuses to lift the blizzard unless her daughter calls off her engagement. When the Olympians intervene, Persephone finds her future in the hands of ancient gods, and they are divided. Do they allow Persephone to marry Hades and go to war with Demeter, or prohibit their union and take up arms against the God of the Dead? Nothing is certain but...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bloom Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fan favorite Scarlett St. Clair expands her universe of New Greece and the Hades and Persephone retellings with a new series told in Hades's point of view. Rediscover the world of A Touch of Ruin through the eyes of the God of the Underworld, Hades, as he tries to balance the demands of his position while maintaining his relationship with Persephone"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Goddess of springtime, or queen of the underworld-life or death? Empowering, high-interest narrative text tells the dual story of Persephone from Greek mythology. These core legends show Persephone's double personality as she splits her duties between her mother and the god of the dead. Fascinating myths also uncover Persephone's past, detailing her birth and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Persephone's role in Greek culture...
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
In an effort to impress a female classmate, high school sophomore Jack Perdu endangers both of their lives by taking her to New York City's Underworld, where those who died in New York reside until they are ready to move on
Author
Series
Goddess girls. Main series volume 2
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Despite the warnings of her friends at Mount Olympus Academy, Persephone befriends bad-boy Hades, but following her mother's advice to "go along to get along" complicates her relationships with all of them
Author
Series
Hades saga volume 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Are you well?" He asked. Her chest rose as she took as breath, studying him just as intently as he watched her. She was beyond anything he had ever imagined for himself - beautiful and gracious, far too good for the things he had done in his many lifetimes, and yet she remained, a steady light at his side - a beacon he could follow through the dark. It was in these quiet moments when he felt most overwhelmed by his love for her. "You haven't slept."...
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored...
Author
Series
Goddess girls. Main series volume 11
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Orpheus is a mortal rock god, and the girls at Mount Olympus Academy are wild about him! With his lyre and singing voice, Orpheus can charm pretty much anything, even things like stones and trees. But Hades and the other MOA boys aren't charmed. In fact, they are less than thrilled that the girls are so gaga over this guy. His fans are especially excited about his latest song about the girl he loved and lost, Eurydice. Orpheus was devastated when...
Author
Series
Olympians volume 4
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Lore Olympus volume 1
Publisher
Del Ray, an imprint of Random House
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she's allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld. Now Persephone must...
13) The girl games
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
" Artemis, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Athena are sick and tired of being left out of the annual boys-only Olympic Games. Their solution? The Girl Games! But as the Goddess Girls work to make their dream into a reality, they come up against plenty of chaos and competition. Told in alternating points of view, this super special is packed with Olympic spirit!"--Publisher's website
Author
Series
Lore Olympus volume 5
Publisher
Del Rey, an imprint of Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It is Persephone's birthday, and she receives the ultimate gift: Hades confesses his desire for her, leading to their first kiss. But that doesn't necessarily make things easier for the goddess of spring, who is still in over her head in gossip-driven Olympus. Persephone feels intense guilt over the official breakup between Hades and Minthe, she is struggling to find her footing in her fast-paced job, and--worst of all--the shades of her past are...
Author
Series
Lore Olympus volume 3
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
All of Olympus--and the Underworld--are talking about the God of the Dead and the sprightly daughter of Demeter. But despite the rumors of their romance, Hades and Persephone have plenty to navigate on their own. Since coming to Olympus, Persephone has struggled to be the perfect maiden goddess. Her attraction to Hades has only complicated the intense burden of the gods' expectations. And after Apollo's assault, Persephone fears she can no longer...
16) A game of fate
Author
Series
Hades saga volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen-Persephone, Goddess of Spring. Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them explodes....
Author
Series
Lore Olympus volume 2
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Persephone was ready to start a new life when she left the mortal realm for Olympus. However, she quickly discovered the dark side of her glamorous new home--from the relatively minor gossip threatening her reputation to a realm-shattering violation of her safety by the conceited Apollo--and she's struggling to find her footing in the fast-moving realm of the gods. Hades is also off-balance, fighting against his burgeoning feelings for the young goddess...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
As Pandy, Iole, and Homer travel to Baghdad to seek another deadly evil--rage--they face a lethal sandstorm and worse, while Alcie is aided by Persephone, the queen of the underworld
Author
Series
Lore Olympus volume 4
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The rumor mill of Olympus is constantly churning, but Persephone and Hades are all anyone can talk about. With the constant gossip creating intense pressure on the pair, they decide to slow down their budding romance and focus on sorting out their own issues first. But that's easier said than done. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship....
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