Pepper Winters is back to her roots with “Once a Myth”, a dark romance full of everything we come to expect from this author. This book may not be for everyone, as Pepper pushes the boundaries on topics that might make you uncomfortable. She’s known for her intense, disturbing and twisted plots, and does not disappoint as this story unfolds and grips you along the way. Eleanor is a strong and independent character who finds herself in a helpless situation as she fights for her life and her freedom, never giving up hope. Sully is a complex character, with two sides… the one you want to hate for his involvement in how he acquires his goddesses, and the other you want to swoon over for his irresistible sexiness and god-like demeanor. However, Sully’s met his match with Eleanor, as she weakens his control and has him questioning his true desires. I enjoyed how cameos of past characters are cleverly weaved within, connecting to the rest of the PW’s universe. A fabulous start to this series, it ends with a cliffhanger that will surely have you jumping into the next installment! Sarah Puckett and Scott Rider’s performance on narration was AMAZING, and the duet storytelling was flawless! Casted perfectly, Sarah portrayed the strength, spunk and fearlessness of Eleanor, while Scott’s voice was exactly how I pictured Sully to sound, portraying the controlled, alpha hole that you’re just going to hate to love!