Reviews

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

momobb's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

3.0

mags_readsbooks's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If you’re a fan of Greek mythology, you’ll enjoy this book. A “modern day” retelling of Hades and Persephone - if the gods were still around today and owned clubs, basically mega celebrities of the 21st century. I loved the world this story took place in, with magic and oracles mingling with gods and mortals alike - cities like new Athens and new Greece being the backdrop for a classic story - even as our FMC interned as a journalist still in college. 

I loved the first half of the book; felt like the plot got a little lost in spicy scenes about 3/4 of the way through; but then loved the wrap up/surprise twists of the rest of the book. Be prepared for frequent romance scenes (although not as intensely graphic as some books). 

I felt like this book could’ve been a stand alone novel, but know there’s at least 7 books in the hades/hadesXpersephone sagas. I’m starting A Touch of Ruin next, but I’m not sure if I’m reading in the right order!! Should I be reading A Game of Fate first?

sassylassy's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

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

3.5

katie_southby's review against another edition

4.0

I loved the story and the chemistry between the characters- very excited to see where this series goes. Persephone can be really annoying at times though.

shi2147's review against another edition

Not holding attention

ashalier's review against another edition

3.0

3.5! Good book, and will continue series. Not in love with it, and a bit spicier than I usually read… but I do enjoy the world it’s set in. Main character is not super likable for me yet.

agent_snark's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

It was cute, well paced, funny, a bit snarky, and kept me up reading until 3:00 in the morning one night. Made me want to read the next book and other series by this author. 

batmaam's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

booknerdqueen's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

patreesyah's review against another edition

4.0

A Touch of Darkness

Rating: 3.5 ⭐️ (4 ⭐️ with the bonus chapters)
Spice: 1.5