A review by blueskyvibes1point0
A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair

challenging emotional hopeful tense 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

3.5

In the final book of Scarlett St. Clair's Hades X Persephone saga, the world is in chaos as the gods are at war and the Titans have been unleashed. Persephone and Hades must fight with everything they've got to find their happy ending. Persephone's life was forever changed by meeting Hades, and now she faces an even bigger battle to save humanity and end the conflict among the gods. Embracing her role as goddess, wife, and queen of the Underworld, she's ready to go to war for the people she loves.

Rating: 3.5/5

For the final book in this saga, I give it 3.5 out of 5. As a conclusion, it was well-planned and wrapped up many mysteries and smaller dramas, but I felt the plot lacked the intricate detail that I had come to appreciate in previous books. There was a lot of action without as much focus on the characters’ thoughts and motivations, perhaps because there were so many different pieces moving around the board. With all the names, backgrounds, and alliances—complicated by Greek mythology—you almost needed a glossary to keep track.

Many situations were glossed over that would’ve been more detailed in earlier books. This book could’ve been more thorough, even if it meant splitting it into two parts. I would’ve liked more closure for some of our beloved side characters, but I can’t say much more without spoilers. Despite this, Scarlett St. Clair wrote an excellent book with nice pacing and minimal filler, she kept the emotional roller coaster going. I just wanted more details.

As for the audiobook, if I’m honest, Hades’ voice became annoying by the end. While I grew to love Persephone, however, the narrator’s portrayal of Hades, which I previously enjoyed, drove me crazy and felt insufferable by the conclusion.

In wrapping up the series, this book did achieve a satisfying conclusion. Did it shoot for the moon and land among the stars? No, but it left room for future books, and I hope we continue to explore what happens in New Athens. Despite this final book not meeting all my hopes and dreams, I loved this series and will absolutely devour everything else I can find written by Miss St. Clair.