Not much more happens in this volume compared with Volume 2. Persephone and Hades are still struggling with their feelings, trying to hide them from themselves as well as from everyone around them. Persephone finally confides in Eros about Apollo’s assault, opening up an important discussion about rape and consent. It’s worth noting that, in the original Greek myths, Apollo never assaulted Persephone. We also learn more about Persephone’s childhood and her acceptance into TGOEM – The Goddess of Eternal Maidenhood ! – , a role that is clearly at odds with her growing feelings for Hades. The artwork remains lovely, with beautiful colours that give the story a warm, dreamlike atmosphere. I do occasionally get confused about which character is which, even though the colour palette is meant to help distinguish them. Overall, I really enjoyed this volume.
“Eros : You didn’t have to do that, Ma.
Aphrodite : Yeah ? Why don’t you go chat with Prometheus about Zeus’s punishments ?”
