A contemporary take on the Persephone Myth, Melinda Salisbury’s Her Dark Wings was a beautifully written coming of age story, blending Greek myth with the angsty, emotional rollercoaster of adolescence that readers young and old are sure to find compelling. 

Brimming with heartbreak, betrayal, complicated friendships and unbridled rage I was blown away by how deeply intense the emotions (conveyed through protagonist Corey) were. 

I adored Salisbury’s The Sin Eater’s Daughter series and fell absolutely in love with her prose which is just as atmospheric as I hoped it would be. What impressed me the most however, was how very relatable this story and world itself actually was. I genuinely felt I could walk right onto the island and follow Corey straight into the Underworld. 

Delving primarily into Corey’s life and her journey to self acceptance, as she comes into her powers and deals with the challenges that life throws her way (mainly cheating boyfriends and ex best friends.) It can be a bit of a slow burner, but I found it such a satisfying read a d though it has one of the most unique takes on Hades and Persephone that I’ve read in a while. 

So, if you enjoy your fantasy a little on the modern and relatable side, with a coming of age style premise and deeply endearing protagonist —then I definitely think you should consider picking this one up. Just be sure to check TWs.