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Synopsis
Hades wanted nothing more than to escape the misery of his new life, but he took his responsibilities seriously… The myth has been told for centuries: Brothers Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades waged a years-long war against their father Cronus and his tyrannical Titans. Upon their mighty victory, Zeus split the world into three. For himself, he claimed the Sky and what fell below it. To his brother Poseidon, he assigned dominion over the Sea. And his oldest brother, Hades, would rule the Underworld. While Hades tries to make the best of a lonely situation, eternity proves a long time to be forced live in a role—a domain—he never wanted. And the part of the story no one tells is that when your family treats you like a villain, it is far too easy to become one. Years of being ignored and shamed by his family reach a fiery head, when three perfectly alive witches find their way into the land of the dead. Bored and lonely, Hades befriends these mysterious Odd Sisters and makes a bargain that will change the course of fate. But when you’re a god, making a deal has the potential to rewrite more stories than just your own...
Is Fire and Fate: A Tale of the Lord of Darkness (Villains) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA retelling of Hades' story explores themes of family rejection, loneliness, and making morally gray choices. Contains moderate mythological violence and emotional abuse from family members, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, abandonment, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love Greek mythology retellings and villain origin stories will enjoy seeing Hades' side of the story and how he becomes who he is.