That changes when he's convinced to travel to Olympus for The Deciding, a celebration of gods and goddesses about to receive their Purposes. By chance, Hades encounters Persephone, a young goddess with eyes as captivating as a field of flowers. Their time together on Olympus is brief, but Persephone manages to do the unthinkable. She brings joy to his wounded heart. What could have been a horrible day was instead incredible, thanks to her.
All Persephone has dreamed of is entering godhood and being strong enough to detach from her mother's hip. After meeting Hades, Persephone realizes she craves something more, something she has never considered before.
It isn't until a strange encounter with the Fates that she takes the opportunity to live on her terms. This newfound bravery and confidence drive her to the Underworld, a place full of secrets that she's the center of.
Another side of her awakens, a terrifying and exhilarating side that pushes her further into Hades' arms and has her falling in love with a realm she's been taught to fear and hate. Every time she visits, she finds it more difficult to leave and to remember her place.
Things turn for the worse when Zeus discovers her biggest secret. Fearful of the truth, he lashes out, hurting all those in existence.
Can Persephone embrace her true self in time to stop Zeus? Can she find a way to have Hades but also fully embrace her Purpose?
Delcesca Newby dreams of one day conquering the world with her garden gnome army but building such an army takes time and a good chunk of change. So, to help her cause, she thought she’d put pen to paper and entertain people with stories. (And what better way to lull them into a false sense of security?) If she’s not writing or hunting down gnomes, she’s snuggling with her pets, binge watching cooking competitions, and losing horribly at board games.