Wendy Higgins

People travel from afar to the small isle in the Aegean Sea hoping for a single glimpse of Princess Psyche. Their adoration for the mortal woman is so all-consuming that citizens begin to shower her with the very gifts and offerings they once left at the alter of Venus, goddess of love and beauty. But gods are known for their jealousy. Cupid, the god of love, takes pleasure in causing strife and mischief in the lives of humans. He uses love as a weapon, humoring in the weakness of people at the whims of their feelings. When his mother Venus approaches him about punishing the human girl who dares to steal her offerings and affections from the people, Cupid gladly accepts. Psyche's punishment is to be given to a mysterious creature who only comes to her in the dark of night under the pact that she will never lay eyes on him. She is terrified of this stranger, who the oracle described as a serpent. Her mate, however, is masterful in his dealings with his bride. He takes his time, morphing her fears into different sensations completely.

Soul in Darkness

Leonor Ribeiro 

Toni Turner

Yes!

This is probably my favorite myth and I’m so glad I got to read such an empowering, intelligent, wholesome, smutty version of it.

Monri

Review/Reseña en Español/English 


  Español


Este libro es un recuento de Psique y Cupido, si ya conocen el relato pues el libro es básicamente como paso toda la historia entre ellos, comenzando por Psique siendo maldecida por la diosa del amor Venus, es decir, la madre de Cupido, y este intentando enamorar a Psique para salvarla y estar con ella, con la condición de que ella no debe de verlo en ninguno momento mientras ella piensa que su esposo es un monstruo. 
La verdad me aburrió la mayor parte del tiempo ver el punto de vista de Psique, porque nada pasaba y no sabíamos nada porque ella no debía saber nada sino el contrato terminaría y seria esclava de venus, todos esos capítulos se me hicieron eternos, sin embargo, cuando por fin (que pensé nunca pasaría) tuvimos el POV de Cupido todo tuvo sentido y la historia paso volando y se hizo entretenida, en conclusión, no es fuerte cualquiera puede leerlo, solo diré que si tienen algún problema con que en recuentos históricos muchas cosas no este relacionadas con la época tal vez no les guste el libro, en lo personal eso no me importa pero a veces me confundía, para que lo consideren. 


  English


This book is a retelling of Psyche and Cupid, if you already know the story then the book is basically how the whole story happened between them, starting with Psyche being cursed by the goddess of love Venus, that is, Cupid's mother, and him trying to make Psyche fall in love with him in order to save her and be with her, on the condition that she should not see him at any time while she thinks her husband is a monster.
Honestly it bored me to see Psyche's point of view, because nothing happened and we did not know anything because she should not know anything or contract would end and she would be Venus's slave, all those chapters were eternal, however , when we finally (which I thought would never happen) had Cupid's POV everything made sense and the story flew by and became entertaining, in conclusion, it is not strong anyone can read it, I will only say that if you have any problem with somentimes in historical books many things are not related to the time, you may won’t like the book, personally that doesn't matter to me but sometimes I was confused.

Lacey

4.5-5 stars – SO, so good! I love mythology retellings, and this Cupid/Psyche retelling was brilliant and beautifully written. I fell so hard for the story and felt for the struggle Psyche faces with her unknown husband. It's a pure, romantic read I highly recommend!

Full review to come!

Thanks to the author for generously providing me an ARC to review.

Soul in Darkness

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