Neon Gods vs Persephone's Curse: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Retellings, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction
Neon Gods
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He was supposed to be a myth. But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell... he was, quite simply, mine. Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of…
Persephone's Curse
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Are the four Farthing sisters really descended from Persephone? This is what their aunt has always told that the women in their family can trace their lineage right back to the Goddess of the Dead. And maybe she's…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Neon Gods has the widest readership — 1915 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Neon Gods | Persephone's Curse | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.5 (399) | 4.5 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (1915) | — |
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Reception
| Neon Gods | Persephone's Curse | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1915 | 1 |
| Editions | 4 | 2 |
| Pages | 408 | 344 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Neon Gods or Persephone's Curse?
Neon Gods has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Neon Gods 3.9/5, Persephone's Curse 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Neon Gods or Persephone's Curse?
Persephone's Curse is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Persephone's Curse (344 pages, ≈ 6 h 22 m); Neon Gods (408 pages, ≈ 7 h 33 m).
Which is harder to read: Neon Gods or Persephone's Curse?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Neon Gods: Moderate; Persephone's Curse: Light.