Over the centuries, poets have often used ancient Greece as their "muse," resulting in some of the most magnificent poems ever written.

What's often forgotten is how, despite the initial trauma of Persephone's abduction, she wound up enjoying her yearly stints ...

Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, giving Persephone the autonomy she previously lacked.