Thank you to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this book for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely blazed through this beautifully written and faithfully adapted version of the Eros and Psyche myth. Both Eros and Psyche were such compelling characters, and their chemistry was incredible. I loved seeing the inner thoughts of both of them, and their reactions to their story as it unfolded.

The passages where Psyche mused on freedom, the taboo, love, and mystery were gorgeous and truly thought-provoking. I also enjoyed how Psyche addressed the reader on occasion, noting where the reader may judge her choices or how parts of the story send a message of self-love and queer acceptance to the reader. The choice to make Eros genderfluid was such a wonderful one. As the deity of lust and desire, this made complete sense and added such beautiful backstory to her character.

The writing style may be a little wordy for some, but I lowkey adore purple prose, so I had no problems with it.

Publication date: 13 August 2024