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Thief of Spring: A Hades and Persephone Retelling (Part One) (Faeries of the Underworld Duology Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Katherine Macdonald (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 521 ratings

The Greek Gods are real.

But they aren’t gods.

They’re faeries.

When 17-year-old Persephone accidentally stumbles upon a revel, she’s chosen as a sacrifice, but is saved from this fate when the Lord of the Underworld tricks her into becoming his companion for seven months instead. Sephy is taken to his dark palace under the earth, but the Lord of Night isn’t exactly what she expected him to be…

And neither is she.

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    Faeries of the Underworld Duology
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    415 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    June 21, 2021
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  6. File size
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"The Greek Gods are real" on a background of darkness and butterflies
"But they aren't gods" on a background of darkness and butterflies
"They're faeries" shows a picture of Hades and Persephone

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095QPVJKC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 415 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Faeries of the Underworld Duology
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 521 ratings

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Katherine Macdonald

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Born in Redditch, England, to a solicitor and an ex-military man, one of Katherine "Kate" Macdonald's earliest memories was of watching her parents disappear behind the pages of a book and wanting to follow them. For her, books were little pocket dimensions that could be carried about, and the safest way to have a very real adventure.

Rather than rebel during her teenage years, she spent most of them locked up in her room, furiously writing down the hundreds of stories filling her head. Her little sister Kirsty served as her primary audience, and first fan. Without her, Macdonald would never have continued to write.

After completing a BA in English and Creative Writing at Lancaster University, she moved to Exeter to train as an English teacher, and then to Kent to start her career. It was only after surviving a year of parenthood and a full-time job on less than six hours a night that she finally gained the courage to publish her most recent work, "The Rose and the Thorn" a retelling of Beauty and the Beast inspired by a dream of a girl surrounded by snow in a field of flowers.

At her heart, Macdonald is storyteller, and it is her dream to inspire others in the way that she has been inspired.

She currently lives in Devon with her manic 2-year-old, in a cabin in the woods.

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Customers find this retelling of the Persephone and Hades myth captivating, with one review noting its action-packed ending. The book features Greek mythology references, with one customer describing it as a beautiful mix of lore, and customers appreciate its wonderful world-building and engaging characters. Customers describe the writing as exceptional and witty, with one review mentioning the author's humorous approach to certain elements.

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39 customers mention "Retelling"39 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this retelling, appreciating its great twist on a classic story and fantastic take on Hades and Persephone.

"This was a fun and refreshing Hades and Persephone retelling that mixes the fae, Greek mythology, and modern times together to form a story that is..." Read more

"...The major events of the plot are awesome. There's plenty of surprises and twists. However, much of this book moved at a snail's pace for me...." Read more

"...I loved the twist with this Hades and Persephone and cannot wait to read book 2...." Read more

"Cute YA Persephone and Hades story. Similar feel to books that are popular right now. I will be reading the second." Read more

15 customers mention "Enjoyment"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastically fun to read, describing it as a good clean read, with one customer particularly appreciating its action romance elements.

"This was a fun and refreshing Hades and Persephone retelling that mixes the fae, Greek mythology, and modern times together to form a story that is..." Read more

"...It's good. It's enjoyable...." Read more

"This is an easy read with amazing new concepts! Truly a great read. I can’t wait for more!!! Trust me it’s worth every minute." Read more

"...the same as other Hades books I read, but this one was still so much fun to read...." Read more

14 customers mention "Mythology"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mythology in the book, appreciating its Greek references and faerie lore, with one customer noting it's a great retelling of the Persephone and Hades myth.

"...and refreshing Hades and Persephone retelling that mixes the fae, Greek mythology, and modern times together to form a story that is hard to put..." Read more

"...If you are into faerie lore, Greek mythology references, bad boy/cinnamon roll MMC, soft but strong FMC and slow burn romances, this is for you." Read more

"...trend going around, Katherine Macdonald manages to weave a classic myth with fae folklore, making for a story that will stay with you for a while." Read more

"...Hades is a sweet boy and Persephone is 'nerdy' and relatable. I'm so glad I picked this up. I'm really excited to read the second one!" Read more

11 customers mention "Sweetness"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating the beautiful portrayal of Hades and Persephone.

"...Hades is also unbelievably sweet and Sephy is a believable female lead who is infinitely likable...." Read more

"...Overall, nice. Will read the second half later." Read more

"...It was fun and cute and much cleaner than most. Hades is a sweet boy and Persephone is 'nerdy' and relatable. I'm so glad I picked this up...." Read more

"...I read this in 3 days. This book is good. It's cute and fun and a little bit heartbreaking. Excited to read the second one!" Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them interesting, with one customer noting the heroine's fierce and adventurous nature.

"...unbelievably sweet and Sephy is a believable female lead who is infinitely likable. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book." Read more

"...The characters showed true growth and development. It allowed you to grow with them instead of just pondering what else could happen...." Read more

"Fantastic retelling of Hades and Persephone's love story. You actually like the characters, and find yourself rooting for them. Hell of a cliff hanger" Read more

"...That said, the characters are really good, and it is pretty action packed at the end which sets up the continuation in book two nicely enough." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it witty and exceptional, with one customer noting how the author addresses serious themes with humor.

"...As always, Macdonald's writing is beautiful and lyrical. I'm not a huge fan of the pop culture references...." Read more

"...The writing was amazing! I found myself laughing out loud. Crying. There were plot twists I didn’t see coming...." Read more

"...has always been one of my favorites, and this retelling is well written and exciting. Can’t wait to see what happens next." Read more

"...The writing is beautiful the side characters are incredibly entertaining and relatable...." Read more

5 customers mention "Engrossedness"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engrossing, with wonderful world building, and one customer highlights its empowering themes and amazing new concepts.

"This is an easy read with amazing new concepts! Truly a great read. I can’t wait for more!!! Trust me it’s worth every minute." Read more

"...This retelling was unexpected, empowering, and also a bit horrifying. About to get the next book because I need to know what happens." Read more

"...A wonderful retelling that was engrossing! I can't wait for the 2nd book to arrive!" Read more

"A great retelling of the Persephone & Hades myth. Wonderful world building and characters...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one customer describing it as a fascinating mash-up of fae elements.

"This was a fun and refreshing Hades and Persephone retelling that mixes the fae, Greek mythology, and modern times together to form a story that is..." Read more

"...It's a fascinating mash-up that really drew me in. The major events of the plot are awesome. There's plenty of surprises and twists...." Read more

"I loved this story so much! Such a unique and creative merging of two different mystical world's. Can't wait to read the next one!" Read more

"A fantastic twist of Hades & Persephone. I enjoyed the mix of fae and Greek mythology. Can't wait to read the next book!" Read more

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"Perhaps is an excellent word for liars to use." Wow, this book was EXCELLENT!! Thief of Spring is a page turning, YA retelling of Hades and Persephone. I LOVED it! MacDonald has done a phenomenal job of combining Greek mythology and the Fae. Hades and Persephone have amazing banter filled with pop culture references that I thoroughly enjoyed. I appreciate that the book clearly states Hades appears to be a teenager. A good reminder of the genre and targeted demographic. I loved the unique idea of Hades as a title rather than an individual. The world building of the underworld was incredible. The magic, glamour, and trickery expected in books about the Fae were present. I loved that Hades respected Persephone's choices, especially regarding glamour. It was a very positive message on consent. This book has a lot of great foreshadowing and twists. Betrayal, Love, Sacrifice, Courage, and Self Discovery are common themes. Once I reached the last quarter of this book, I could NOT put it down! If you enjoyed ACOMAF and Rhapsodic, you don't want to miss this!! The ending was a HUGE cliffhanger. I will definitely be in book hangover mode after this one! I am in desperate need of Queen of Night, ASAP. Thank you SO much to the author and Booksprout for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
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  • StarLitSpecter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addicting Hades & Persephone Retelling
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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    This was a fun and refreshing Hades and Persephone retelling that mixes the fae, Greek mythology, and modern times together to form a story that is hard to put down.

    I absolutely loved how MacDonald handled the ages of the main characters, the explanation of Cerberus, and the entire rewrite of the Greek gods. Hades is also unbelievably sweet and Sephy is a believable female lead who is infinitely likable.

    I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book.
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  • sCleveland
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow, slow burn
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021
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    Of course this is a Hades and Persephone retelling (of which there are fifty million out there) but Macdonald brings her own twist to it by blending Greek mythology with the fairies of the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. It's a fascinating mash-up that really drew me in.

    The major events of the plot are awesome. There's plenty of surprises and twists. However, much of this book moved at a snail's pace for me. Unlike previous works of Macdonald's that I devoured in a day and had trouble setting down, I frequently found myself struggling to focus on Thief of Spring. The romance is definitely slow-burn and I can appreciate that. It just seems like the rest of the plot was also slow burn.

    As always, Macdonald's writing is beautiful and lyrical. I'm not a huge fan of the pop culture references. Those have a way of aging a book that could otherwise be somewhat timeless. I don't know, that's a thing that's just not for me.

    I have to give it a 4 but not the same ringing endorsement that I would give A Song of Sea and Shore or Of Snow and Scarlet. It's good. It's enjoyable. If you really, really love slow slow burn and books that are very focused on the actual romance and soft moments then you are going to love Thief of Spring.

    I did receive this as a free ARC. My opinions are my own.
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  • Natalie
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was so addictive
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
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    I couldn't put the book down. I loved this book so much. It's not the same as other Hades books I read, but this one was still so much fun to read. I loved the twist with this Hades and Persephone and cannot wait to read book 2.

    If you're looking for spice, there wasn't any in this book other than a few make our sessions, but if you love the level of connection between Hades and Persephone it's totally worth reading!
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  • Stephenie smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars thrilling !!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
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    This is an easy read with amazing new concepts! Truly a great read. I can’t wait for more!!! Trust me it’s worth every minute.
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  • Donna
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2022
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    Cute YA Persephone and Hades story. Similar feel to books that are popular right now. I will be reading the second.
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  • Mayda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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    Bought this book on March 6, started reading on March 7 and just finished it!

    For me, I was totally devouring this story. I grew up really loving faerie lore and Greek mythology. Having it mixed here is like a dean for me. I really loved their slow burn romance and Persephone’s development. Hades is the classic bad boy (but not really) that always warms my heart. I throughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to buy Part 2. If you are into faerie lore, Greek mythology references, bad boy/cinnamon roll MMC, soft but strong FMC and slow burn romances, this is for you.
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  • MK Browning
    4.0 out of 5 stars new reader
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
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    Enjoyed this first book I have read by the author. I would have liked more action in the middle of the book rather than the sweet nothings the two characters whispered but the author redeemed the story by the end.
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  • A.F. Smothers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Retelling with a twist!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
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    I will always read a retelling of Hades and Persephone, they are my most beloved mythological characters.

    I deeply enjoyed the story building throughout this story. The characters showed true growth and development. It allowed you to grow with them instead of just pondering what else could happen.

    Persephone is a 17 year old girl who loves classical fairytales and her rooftop garden. She isn’t your typical teenager, she doesn’t want to go out and party. She prefers staying home with her books, tea, and hellish cat. Until one night, on Halloween, her friend drags her to a party. Things take a turn with a mysterious invitation and she gets more than she bargainers for.

    Hades has a dangerous reputation of bloodshed and violence. Something about Persephone draws him to her and so their intertwined relationship and path starts to unfold. One kiss and one sip of wine was all it took for their story to begin.

    Now these two must learn to cohabit for the next 7 months while not bearing their souls.
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  • Furboa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, Seductive, Unputdownable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2022
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    If you are about to purchase this book, do yourself a favour, and order the sequel in advance.

    Kidnapped by Hades himself, Persephone is thrown into the darkly seductive faerie underworld to discover secrets that will change the way she sees the world forever.

    The love child of faerie romance and ancient Greek mythology is a gorgeous, heart-stealing tale of polished dark princes, soft cinnamon rolls and gut wrenching twists that will have you on the knife's edge needing more. Replete with a stellar cast of your favourite Greek gods in ways you perhaps never quite imagined, but are grateful that someone did. Starring Sass: the Embodiment, Mommy Issues, and Pining (so much pining).

    There are a lot of Hades and Persephone retellings out there, but whether you are a veteran or newcomer to the scene, this is one you absolutely cannot miss.
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  • Despoina Kemeridou
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Retelling
    Reviewed in Germany on February 26, 2025
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    "Every story needs a villain, and he looked like one."

    THIEF OF SPRING is the first book in the FAERIES OF THE UNDERWORLD duology. I grabbed the paperback and later bought the hardcover edition special edition, because I couldn't resist the beautiful cover and I'm also curious about the extended epilogue.

    This is a beautiful, fast-paced, Hades and Persephone retelling with a magical twist. The Greek Gods are real, but they are faeries, and nothing is as it seems.

    In the first book, written in first person from the perspective of Persephone, we follow her as she gets "trapped" in the Underworld and led into a journey of self-discovery, love, lies, and betrayal. The romance between her and Hades is sweet, slow-burn, and angsty-my favorite! The book ends with a wonderful twist you will never see coming.

    In general, I am a big fan of Macdonald's writing. Her prose is always so captivating, her characters are well-written, and her stories are the type of stories you just can't stop reading... All in all, I truly enjoyed this book and totally recommend it for romantasy lovers, and also those who enjoy a good slow-burn romance, some action, and a lot of twists. I am looking forward to reading the rest of Sephy's and Hade's story.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Needs a movie!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2022
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    I can’t tell you how badly I need these books to be turned into movies. This is the kind of Greek god movie I am here for, this could take in big bucks at the box office!
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  • Jessica
    4.0 out of 5 stars An adorably soft romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2021
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    I went into this book knowing there wasn't going to be a massive amount of plot, and I think that helped to know up front. I did still want more plot, and there was definitely room for it, but I was also happy to just chill with Hades and Sephy and watch them be adorable with each other. It was sweet seeing the relationship grow, and I found the ending to be super intriguing, so I will certainly be reading the sequel!

    I would love to have spent a bit more time getting to know the side characters, though, as in the other gods/high Fae. By the end, I couldn't distinguish between them all well enough to know who was on whose side so it was a bit chaotic. That was about the only issue I had with the story and, given how this one ends, I have no doubt that it will be rectified in the sequel.
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  • Tiger Lily
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was totally engrossed!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2022
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    I absolutely loved it! Can't wait to start to read the rest! I love the myth and lore you used
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