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A review by mags_readsbooks
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
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?
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?