Soul in Darkness
by Wendy Higgins
Book: Stand Alone
Publisher: Author
Pub Date: February 10, 2019
Genre: New Adult
Format: Print
Source: Bought
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.
Based on the Roman/Greek mythology of Cupid and Psyche by Lucius Apuleius, New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins brings the tale to life, weaving layers that show exactly how a sacrificial lamb can be enchanted by an unseen monster.
Adult Historical Fantasy. Standalone.
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.
Based on the Roman/Greek mythology of Cupid and Psyche by Lucius Apuleius, New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins brings the tale to life, weaving layers that show exactly how a sacrificial lamb can be enchanted by an unseen monster.
Adult Historical Fantasy. Standalone.
My Review: I LOVED this book. This was a first on a cupid read for me and it was amazing. When don’t I love Wendy’s work?
Psyche is beautiful and kind. Everyone wants to see her, it’s as if they replaced their love for Venus and gave it to Psyche. Well that’s how the goddess believes it. But the goddess’s jealousy also blinds her to the fact that Psyche doesn’t care to be worshipped like this, in fact, she gives her gifts to the people who need it more. Just kindness. Psyche loves to run off from the guards and take a swim. She is full of life and just wants to be happy and loved.
Cupid, the god of love. He’s nothing like what you read in those children books. He is a grown man who loves some good mischief. He plays with love and emotions of humans, but what he doesn’t know is that won’t last for long.
When Cupid and Psyche marry, things start to speed up and you won't be able to put the book down until the very last page!
My Rating:
✪✪✪✪✪
