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A review by racheyreads
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book left me feeling satiated in that I wanted to read a romance book - but not floored that it was the most amazing read.
I thought the overall narrative was great. The character adaptations of the Gods were fun, and incorporating them into a modern setting was interesting. I especially enjoyed the indications that most of the Gods/Goddesses owned and operated businesses where mortals would lavish in or get FOMO. It felt quite surreal in the context of today's world of influencers. Whether this connection was intentional or not, I found it particularly entertaining in my own space.
I however dislike as a trope the connotation of 'drama' being instigated by two characters simply not communicating with each other. Especially as this is an Adult romance, I would be surprised if anyone would not agree with the sentiment that 'communication is key'. To have this as the only plot point and barrier for the main characters not to get together is feeble at best. There was one other impulse of blackmail which came into the picture, was barely addressed, and then solved with the flick of a switch. If that had been explored and fleshed out, it would have been so much more meaningful than "I am a strong woman and I don't need no man or support".
Overall I enjoyed the story and will likely continue reading as I enjoyed most of the characters and would like to continue to see how the narrative is explored further. I just hope there come legitimate issues for the main romance and not just a childish mentality towards communication.
I thought the overall narrative was great. The character adaptations of the Gods were fun, and incorporating them into a modern setting was interesting. I especially enjoyed the indications that most of the Gods/Goddesses owned and operated businesses where mortals would lavish in or get FOMO. It felt quite surreal in the context of today's world of influencers. Whether this connection was intentional or not, I found it particularly entertaining in my own space.
I however dislike as a trope the connotation of 'drama' being instigated by two characters simply not communicating with each other. Especially as this is an Adult romance, I would be surprised if anyone would not agree with the sentiment that 'communication is key'. To have this as the only plot point and barrier for the main characters not to get together is feeble at best. There was one other impulse of blackmail which came into the picture, was barely addressed, and then solved with the flick of a switch. If that had been explored and fleshed out, it would have been so much more meaningful than "I am a strong woman and I don't need no man or support".
Overall I enjoyed the story and will likely continue reading as I enjoyed most of the characters and would like to continue to see how the narrative is explored further. I just hope there come legitimate issues for the main romance and not just a childish mentality towards communication.