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  • Persephone

  • Into Shadow collection
  • By: Lev Grossman
  • Narrated by: Kimberly Woods
  • Length: 54 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (173 ratings)

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Persephone

By: Lev Grossman
Narrated by: Kimberly Woods
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Publisher's summary

A teenage nobody crosses a line that will change her life forever in this short coming-of-age story by number one New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman.

Ever since her dad disappeared five years ago, Persephone has quietly walled off the feelings she’d rather not feel. There’s no room for pain or anger when you’re just trying to get through the hell that is high school. But one day, the crush of taunts and disappointments is finally too much—and a power breaks loose inside her that she never knew was there.

Lev Grossman’s Persephone is part of Into Shadow, an enthralling collection of dark fantasy stories about the lure of forbidden knowledge. Read or listen to each in a single sitting.

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love it

fantastic story. I love this. it wa s short but very very good. I want more about them.

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Tiny Glimpse

A tiny glimpse into a world unknown. This was far more entertaining than the first in this series. If the author ever develops into full length novel, I'd add it to my TBR list.
Part of the Kindle Unlimited catalog.

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Thoughtful

intriguing. I enjoyed it very much. Well written and well spoken. I would have liked a bit more of it to be told.

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It was alright.

I've been a fan of Lev Grossman ever since Codex. Though this is not a fully fleshed-out story, it was entertaining, but I feel like there could have been more context since I was left wondering through in places and found myself going back to the beginning to figure out what I missed, but did not come full circle to understand. The teen angst is relatable, but I still think there could have been more world building and character development to give it depth, and yet, you can only do so much when is a short story, so I don’t hold its shortcomings against it.
Overall, it was a good short story, and would like to read more given the chance.

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Good.

This held my interest from start to finish. I actually found myself wishing it continued.

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Hate that it was a short story

Nice story just seem like another teenage version of X Men but it was interesting.

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Very interesting!

I wasn’t sure where this was going to go but I love Lev Grossman as an author. And I enjoyed this very short story.

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I want more of this!

I really liked this. The horror built well, the narration was perfect.
I’d love to read more about Persephone and Alonzo.

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#abrknpoet reviewed Persephone

Persephone is a short story by Lev Grossman, part of the Into Shadow collection. It tells the story of Persephone, a teenage girl who has been suppressing her emotions since her father vanished five years ago. One day, she snaps and unleashes a power that she never knew she had. Grossman explores themes of grief, anger, and identity in this dark and gripping story that blends realism and fantasy. Persephone is a compelling and original story that will appeal to fans of Grossman’s The Magicians series and anyone who enjoys coming-of-age stories with a twist.


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Good story

Solid little story with good teen POV reminiscent of one of the darker Marvel comic stories about similar themes.

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