“Amelia Wilde has proven once again why she is my mortal enemy—I would kill to have written this dark, sensuous retelling of Persephone’s journey to becoming Queen of the Underworld.” –Kayti McGee, USA Today bestselling authorRevenge is a dangerous game, but I played it for Persephone. Now it’s time to pay the price.To win her heart, I have to survive this final battle. And I’ll fight for her … And I’ll fight for her until my last breath.
MIDNIGHT KINGDOM is the third and last book in the King of Shadows trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde. KING OF SHADOWS and SUMMER QUEEN should be read first.
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4.5 stars
Persephone and Hades’ story has come to an end. I was curious to see if their story would end the way the myth is, but I was pleasantly surprised. Amelia Wilde wrote their story based on the myth while changing things up to make it new!
The mountain is under siege. Hades has to find a way to keep everyone and especially Persephone safe. He’s ready to go in extreme lengths and form unpleasant alliances to make it happen. The book is all about them fending off enemies and trying to stay together. It was really good seeing Persephone evolving to her true self. She’s a Queen, Hades’ Queen, and she’s ready to rise to her rightful place. The only person she’ll kneel to is Hades!
They will go through many things before they can be together. Their relationship is full of twists and turns, that kept me guessing how they’d end up. I liked how we got glimpses to Hades’ past; it helped me understand more. All the secrets he’s been keeping are surfacing and Persephone is finally getting the answers she wanted all along!
If you are looking for a Hades and Persephone myth retelling, then this trilogy is definitely for you! Their story is sexy, unconventional, and guaranteed to leave you asking for more!!
Midnight Kingdom (King of Shadows #3) by Amelia Wilde is the final book in Hades and Persephone’s story. The story picks up where book 2 left off. Hades and Zeus end up in a fight. Some how Hades lives to fight another day and brings in his brother Poseidon to help him keep the mine safe. Of course Poseidon has a strange price for his services. In this story we get some back story to their lives when they were younger. I feel like this book was more of a set up for other books to come about Hades’s siblings. I was left with a lot of unanswered questions that I hope will be answered in the other books. Eventhough I was left with so many questions I still enjoyed Hades and Persephone’s relationship. Hades was not as mean as he had been when it comes to Persephone. His feelings for her continued to grow throughout this story. And Persephone grew into more than I could have ever imagined considering how she was when I first met her. Loved them. Their ending was a nice surprise and I hope to see them in the next book which is about Zeus since he and Hades have unfinished business. 3.5 stars for me.
I’m not sure what I was hoping for but it felt like there was something lacking. I can’t quite put my finger on it but something was missing for this story for me to give it five stars. I love Hades. He is a complicated guy and I understand why he acts the way he does because of his upbringing. But that doesn’t mean that Persephone should just sit back and take it. Persephone irritated me with her actions and acted a little bit like a spoiled brat considering what she just survived in the previous book. She acted selfishly when there are other people at risk. However, she does go on to prove herself and step into her new role. I was pleased to see this. The last third of the story brought it home for me. It was better and left me satisfied with the ending. Both Persephone and Hades were great in this last third. But I couldn’t believe Demeter. It’s hard to believe her and Persephone are related. Overall, the story was an enjoyable read and some of the past was revealed which did explain the dynamics between Zeus, Hades and, Demeter. I’ll certainly miss seeing Hades.
Zeus wants to get his payback at Hade for the damage he did. Can Hade keep Persephone safe? And will Persephone be able to keep him safe too. Persephone
learns more about who her mother really is, and her links to Hade. I loved learning more backstory about Hade and his family. I love Persephone finding more strength within herself, as she grows, and loved Hade and Persephone’s conclusion to their story.
This was an outstanding finale for Hades and Persephone’s story. This starts out right where Summer Queen ended. You need to read King of Shadows and Summer Queen before reading Midnight Kingdom. We have watched these two fall in love with each other, but they will have to fight all the forces coming at them to win. This is filled with drama, suspense, intense moments (physical and emotional), and twists and turns. Hades may be a grade a a******, but Persephone loves that about him. These two are so hot and steamy with some dark deliciousness. This was a sinfully dark and wonderfully updated version of Hade and Persephone’s story. Amelia did such a superb job with the King of Shadows series. I highly recommend getting this series.
This is the most intense, the most thrilling the most emotional, the most breathtaking story in this series. WOW!
I didn’t think that Ms. Wilde could outdo herself one more time, but she did.
Secrets are unlocked, loose threads are tied and feelings are revealed …
Hades and Persephone’s story comes to a fulminant conclusion. It’s heartbreaking and at the same time enchanting to see Persephone grow from a shy girl to a confident woman and it’s even more exciting to see Hades become a tiny bit more open, a little less cold and stony and a little bit more caring and warm …
This is the brilliant finale of a phenomenal series and a real page-turner!
Midnight Kingdom is the 3rd and final novel in the King of Shadows trilogy. The story was dark and intense, fast-paced and action packed and held my interest until the end. The story continues where the 2nd book left off and we continue along this wild ride with these two characters. I loved the partnership between Hades and Persephone in this book. Both characters have grown so much since the first book. The story was filled with suspense, drama, intense emotions, hott steamy scenes and twists and turns that will have you at the edge of your seat. This dark, edgy story was an excellent spin on the classic Greek mythology tale and a great conclusion to this trilogy. I enjoyed and would recommend it to all lovers of Greek myth retellings
Hades and Persephone are back to wrap up their story. They are a scorching hot couple who will do anything for each other. A new character is added to bring in even more action. Zeus and Demeter are once again creating drama. All that drama closes for one couple only to spotlight another!
It’s been two days since I finished Midnight Kingdom by Amelia, and every where I turn or at any mention Hades, I’m instantly transported back to this trilogy. I wasn’t even 10% in and I could already feel my stomach in knots and my heart racing! Reminding myself that I needed to slow down, and not fly through it, but did I listen? NO! How dumb was I!
This series will always hold a special place in my heart. A perfect combination of the dark, intense vibe of Hades with the bright, all-encompassing need of Persephone. While I’m sure the retelling of this story will occur again and again over the years, this will always be my favorite. Everything about it hit those buttons in me, that had me pinching my thighs together while the temperature in the room rose significantly. I’m still working on a way to physically obsorb this tale into my very bones.
Midnight Kingdom was ending to this trilogy that I didn’t want, but NEEDED! Giving me more of the man that is Hades (my complete obsession), and what makes him tick, while having Persephone come more into that Queen she was meant to be. Amelia has outdone herself, and this trilogy is just another reminder of why she will always be my favorite. A true Queen herself!
I confess, I wish I could forget I read this trilogy, just so I could start fresh from the beginning and re-read AGAIN! That is how much I love this, and knowing I’m going to get more of the Gods I can’t seem to get enough, sets my blood a-pumpin’. If you are looking for a new author, or just a read that will have you making a deal with the devil for more, THIS IS IT!
Wow what an ending going out with a bang. Hades and Persephone went trough the final fight protecting each other and it was the most exciting emotional part of the series as they became stronger and with value of each other.
These two were made for each other the perfect fit of bad and good and very very steamy. I Loved it I’m sad to see the end but look forward to more in this world.
This is the third and final piece of Hades and Persephone epic story. You do need to read all these books and in order to obtain the complete story. The journey that these two have been on has been quite the roller coaster ride of intense emotions, drama, excitement, suspense, hot passion darkness and jaw-dropping twists. I loved these two so much! They totally stole my heart. I’m so to say goodbye to this couple but I eagerly look forward to more books set in this world. This is my forthright, volitional review.
A great finish to Hades and Persephone!! Although, Ms. Wilde left room to write more about them….
One of her best series, IMHO. Definitely recommend this book and this series.
I loved this conclusion to Hades and Persephone’s relationship! This was an intense finale and I couldn’t put the book down.