A review by cariam
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

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

3.0

There’s a super fine line to enjoy a book that’s based on Gods and Classical history and not be outlandishly wrong. I enjoyed the descriptions, the characters, and how the immortal world meshed with the mortal. I especially liked “glamours” that made it seem realistic how immortals could live among mortals.  I was also invested enough in the journey of the characters that I wanted Persephone to confide in Hades! 
My issues were with the sheer amount of plots/twists at the near end of this book.
There was a possible baby trope (which actually made sense for this story), betrayal “go to the reincarnation fountain” AKA its a trap, blackmail, miscommunication, an extra bet about being a conquest, and of course main character “growth” issues.
 

I most definitely loved Demeter’s issues. It was so true to her classical myth that I just couldn’t not love it. It was executed so well! 

Lastly, the way Persephone and Hades concluded their issues
*cough* PDA
was not how I imagined it would end. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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