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A Game of Gods by Scarlett St. Clair

5 reviews

tadiwa_e's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

"A Game of Gods" by Scarlett St. Clair offers a captivating narrative through the perspectives of Theseus, Dionysus, and Hades, providing a unique lens on the world of New Greece and the plot that we have seen develop through the other 5 books. The incorporation of various Greek myths with a personalised twist adds depth to the storyline. I particularly appreciated the exploration of Hades' character development, delving into his experience of fear, an unexpected aspect for the God of the Dead. This series provides a fresh and engaging perspective on Greek mythology.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Trafficking, Alcohol, Cursing, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

nice_and_cosy's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Basically Hades is a simp, Hermes is hilarious, and Dionysus is clueless. Amazing book, great spice, will totally read again

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Gore, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Grief, Infertility, Rape, Murder, Vomit, War, Torture, Child death, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual assault

kimmy0__0's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I really enjoyed this book. This was probably my favorite storyline so far and it was great to read Hades' perspective. I loved the interactions with Hermes and Hectate. Dionysus was fine, but didn't keep me entertained as much as the Hades x Persephone story. Can't believe I have to wait over two months for the finale!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Kidnapping, Violence, Trafficking, War, Blood, and Misogyny

Moderate: Cursing, Mass/school shootings, Torture, and Confinement

Minor: Classism, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Stalking, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Addiction

bloominganthology's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I had the ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE of reading A Game of Gods early and just WOW. If you have not read the Hades's POV before GO BACK AND READ IT NOW. It's an integral part of the story, and this one brings in 2 NEW POINTS OF VIEW. 

I don't know if you guys are ready for Dionysus and Theseus ... but you just NEED to read this before Chaos comes out.

TRUST ME. 

Also, Dionysus and Ariadne are SEXY AS F*CK.  That is all.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Physical abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexism, Trafficking, Death, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

jessicastaylor's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

We’re almost to the end of this series, and the books just keep getting better! 

 

Content warning:  

There is explicit, on page, attempted (but ultimately unsuccessful) sexual assault in AGOG. There are also flashbacks to sexual assault, mentions of human trafficking, and the general death, murder, and alcoholism that Hades brings along for the ride.

 

AGOG is book 6 in the series, and the companion to A Touch of Malice, and boy oh boy, did Hades get up to some stuff while Persephone was off working. 

 

Side bar: Hades needs a therapist. Like…badly. 

Hades: God of the Dead Hades: God of Sad Bois & Brooding

 

AGOG was such an emotional and dense book, but I still zoomed through it. I loved it, it made me feel all the feels. From crying, to heart bursting, to raging, all of it. 

 

If you haven’t yet, you really need to read all 6 books in order before A Touch of Chaos comes out in November! The stories from Hades & Persephone’s worlds collide and we get multiple POVs in ATOC. 

 

I can’t wait for the conclusion to this amazing series. It’s bittersweet; I want to stay forever. 

 

Reading Order 

- A Touch of Darkness 

- A Game of Fate 

- A Touch of Ruin 

- A Game of Retribution 

- A Touch of Malice 

- A Game of Gods 

- A Touch of Chaos 

 

If you're looking for a full guide to the series, including special editions, tandem reading guides, and other fun goodies, check out my blog post: www.authorjessicastaylor.com/scarlett-guide 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content

Moderate: Trafficking, Violence, and Alcoholism