I'm really not sure what I just read. It definitely wasn't what I was expecting from this book. The audio narration was great, though, and I highly recommend the audiobook.
It felt like nothing happened? We know our main character Ododo was kidnapped by a strange man who visited her blacksmith stall, and then she finds out he's a king of some sorts and is expected to marry him. But she also wants to do more than just be a wife, so her future husband offers to train her in secret.
I guess Ododo and the king slowly fall in love (if you can call it love). The story just felt very bland to me. The synopsis says this is based loosely on the myth of Persephone (loosely being the keyword here). I was hoping for more similarities but alas. Here we are.
Underwhelming story all around. I'm sure this book has its audience, it just isn't me. If you enjoy mythology retellings and historical fantasy, you may enjoy this one!