Name: A Touch of Darkness
ISBN: 9781070723310

Scarlett St Clair

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. After a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-and it's forbidden.

A Touch of Darkness

Kate

Rose

Lara 

amelia grace 

Saskia Klemm 

Jess

Dorothy Keys

Brooke Barnett

Ashley

>>Ich bin Persephone, die Göttin des Frühlings<< antwortete sie und verschwand.

Wealthiest?😏 That's what I like to hear😂

Sophia

[Hades] was more than just the King of the Underworld, after all. Being the wealthiest of all the gods, he'd earned the title of Rich One.

Hades was serious, and she guessed that made sense; the god was notoriously private. He hadn't even been linked to a lover.

I wouldn't even try to grow flowers given her history lmao I'd immediately try to get pregnant and then he can be a happy single father or pay idk child support for Gods?😂 Let's see how he'll like this terms

"Create life in the Underworld," he said at last.

"Such is the case with the Divine, but I am afraid he trusts very few. If you ask me, he needs a wife."

Imagine Hades flinches because of you👀 The power she has

Hades flinched but quickly recovered, eyes flashing with anger.

"They say Hades is protective of his realm, and while that is true, it isn't about power. He cares for his people, protects them, and he takes it personally if anyone is harmed. If you belong to him, he will tear the world apart to save you."

Scarlett St. Clair

   From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a dark and enthralling reimagining of the Hades and Persephone Greek myth. "Let me worship you," he said. She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. "You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you." His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it. She answered, "Yes." Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. 
   After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist. After her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows—a love that is both captivating and forbidden.

Hades & Persephone, #1

Shockingly bad and shockingly dated (I had to check when this was published and it is 2019. I could have sworn this was written in the late 00's). Not the one to spot this usually, or care, but there were even gramatical errors.

This is your dark romance? This is your spice?

It was bad in such a naive and optimistic way that calling it vapid feels cruel. There is clear enthusiasm in the opportunity to have written and published this that I genuinely feel bad for how poorly written I found it - but oh my god, did this nearly put me into a reading slump.

Shockingly bad and shockingly dated (I had to check when this was published and it is 2019. I could have sworn this was written in the late 00's). Not the one to spot this usually, or care, but there were even gramatical errors.

This is your dark romance? This is your spice?

It was bad in such a naive and optimistic way that calling it vapid feels cruel. There is clear enthusiasm in the opportunity to have written and published this that I genuinely feel bad for how poorly written I found it - but oh my god, did this nearly put me into a reading slump.

She whines too much and she a goddess??? 

Alexandra Rodriguez

"Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist. After her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows-a love that is both captivating and forbidden"--

I kept reading this even though I think for the first part I really was struggling. Overall I did get to a point where I wanted to finish it but don't know if its my vibe. If you took a shot for every time the book said "Persephone shivered" you would be dead. 😭

Ashley Denktas

This book had a great premise, and lost the plot about 240 pages in.

There are only so many descriptions of someone's nether regions and gyrations that I can take. It got to the point that I actually started skimming the page just because the amount of sexy times that were occurring was excessive. Like, where is the pining, where's the passion? Just love scenes? Okay, then.

Also, the big end plot drama was resolved within five seconds. Which didn't give much of a pay off.

Overall, I'm a little disappointed, because if the author went the same route as the Four Horsemen series and made a book about each God/Goddess and toned down the cheesiness, this would've been fire.

Sarah Campbell

This book had a great premise, and lost the plot about 240 pages in.
There are only so many descriptions of someone's nether regions and gyrations that I can take. It got to the point that I actually started skimming the page just because the amount of sexy times that were occurring was excessive. Like, where is the pining, where's the passion? Just love scenes? Okay, then.
Also, the big end plot drama was resolved within five seconds. Which didn't give much of a pay off.
Overall, I'm a little disappointed, because if the author went the same route as the Four Horsemen series and made a book about each God/Goddess and toned down the cheesiness, this would've been fire.

From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a dark and enthralling reimagining of the Hades and Persephone Greek myth. "Let me worship you," he said. She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. "You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you." His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it. She answered, "Yes." Persephone is the Goddess of Spring in title only. Since she was a little girl, flowers have only shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hoped to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. All of that changes when she sits down in a forbidden nightclub to play a hand of cards with a hypnotic and mysterious stranger. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. But nothing has ever intrigued him as much as the goddess offering him a bargain he can't resist. After her encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead, and his terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows—a love that is both captivating and forbidden.

Was a bit weird at the beginning since the last time I read about them was in Percy Jackson but after a while I got over that and it’s great

Pia 

Wasn't a fan of the writing style, but it was an easy read 🙃

Manda

Tbh kinda let down from this one. Heard so many good reviews for it but it just felt surface level and kinda made me cringe.

Jazz

I COULD NOT put this book down! I cannot wait to read the rest of the saga!

Brittany

I loved this book so much that I can't even put it into words but I will try!!!

Persephone was a delight, a bit danger prone, full of stubborn, and over all very much trying to find herself. Hades... Wow Hades. Now that is how you write a God of the Underworld. Characters were generally really well written and served their purpose well. 

I found the pacing to be perfect and honestly the last four-ish chapters really had me squee-ing in delight.

Alex Landau

I loved this book so much that I can't even put it into words but I will try!!!

Persephone was a delight, a bit danger prone, full of stubborn, and over all very much trying to find herself. Hades... Wow Hades. Now that is how you write a God of the Underworld. Characters were generally really well written and served their purpose well. 

I found the pacing to be perfect and honestly the last four-ish chapters really had me squee-ing in delight.

Hanna Rybchynska

Unexpectendly good!

Get ready to dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Greek mythology with 'A Touch of Darkness' by Scarlett St. Clair! This book had me hooked from the get-go with its mix of romance, intrigue, and gods living among humans.

I enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book! It was so cool to see the gods living normal lives alongside us mere mortals—it added a whole new level of excitement to the story.

And don't even get me started on the romance between Hades and Persephone—it's cute and hot! But what I loved most was that it wasn't just about the physical stuff. They had real, meaningful conversations, and their connection felt genuine and heartfelt. Sure, things get steamy, but it's not just about the sexy stuff. There's real depth to their relationship, and I was totally invested in every moment.

Overall, 'A Touch of Darkness' is a good read! It's the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement, and I couldn't put it down.

I have no words to describe how disappointed this book was.😮‍💨 At first I was so excited and intrigued... Until I've read the first 2 pages. 🙁 The idea of the book was Very interesting and could have been a good story, but ( excuse my comparison) it was like a p*rn, were you have that story in the beginning that don't make many sense so after you can watch the action. 🙄

And a lot of things that happened that could go to a good action were left in the air. For example, the thing with Adonis or Apollo ( didn't bother to remember the name) and the drink and trying to force her, and the thing he was almost hooked with her bestie, for me turning the page to realise that thing it will never be brought up again....like what? 🤯

And don't make me start on the things that don't make a sense at all, like her mother powers. Hades smells her mother's power on her, cus apparently you could do that, but her mother couldn't sense Hades's power. Like...what??? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

I really wanted to like this series..and unfortunately I've bought all the books before even read it and now ... I'll not touch it again and also I'm scared to do the same thing again with another series.

It's first time writing a bad review so long, usually if I don't like a book I consider it like a personal opinion and I don't say to much, but here I couldn't control myself. And don't ask me about the grammar errors... 😮‍💨

Andrada Nane

I have no words to describe how disappointed this book was.😮‍💨 At first I was so excited and intrigued... Until I've read the first 2 pages. 🙁 The idea of the book was Very interesting and could have been a good story, but ( excuse my comparison) it was like a p*rn, were you have that story in the beginning that don't make many sense so after you can watch the action. 🙄

And a lot of things that happened that could go to a good action were left in the air. For example, the thing with Adonis or Apollo ( didn't bother to remember the name) and the drink and trying to force her, and the thing he was almost hooked with her bestie, for me turning the page to realise that thing it will never be brought up again....like what? 🤯

And don't make me start on the things that don't make a sense at all, like her mother powers. Hades smells her mother's power on her, cus apparently you could do that, but her mother couldn't sense Hades's power. Like...what??? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

I really wanted to like this series..and unfortunately I've bought all the books before even read it and now ... I'll not touch it again and also I'm scared to do the same thing again with another series.

It's first time writing a bad review so long, usually if I don't like a book I consider it like a personal opinion and I don't say to much, but here I couldn't control myself. And don't ask me about the grammar errors... 😮‍💨

Jade 🌷

Okay I ATE THIS UP AHH. 

Greek mythology has always held a special place in my heart and this? Just fulfilled it further I SWEAR. 

I had characters I loved and HATED but MAN did those characters help with Persephones character growth??

Hades changing FOR her? YES YES YES ❤️‍🔥

Silly little games that mean so much puts reality into a completely perspective. It’s an every day occurrence that we do something without second guessing the true motives behind it- and this shined a light on that. I loved loved loved it. 

Also just the way Demeter tried to isolate Persephone just gave me HELLA Tangled vibes. 

This book was everything I wanted in a man. 5/5 can’t wait to read the next book

Selin Igten

Persefone è la dea della primavera, ma solo di nome. La verità è che, sin da quando era bambina, i fiori si avvizziscono non appena lei li tocca. Dopo essersi trasferita a Nuova Atene, la ragazza finge di essere una semplice giornalista mortale, in modo da poter vivere una vita senza troppe pretese. Ade, il dio dei morti, ha costruito un impero del gioco d’azzardo nel mondo dei mortali, e si dice che le sue scommesse preferite siano quelle irrealizzabili. Dopo un incontro con Ade, Persefone si ritrova a stringere un patto con lui, ma le sue condizioni sono impossibili: Persefone dovrà creare la vita negli Inferi o perderà per sempre la sua libertà. Questa scommessa, tuttavia, non si limiterà soltanto a smascherare il fallimento di Persefone come dea. Infatti, mentre lei cerca di coltivare i semi che le ridaranno la libertà, sarà l’amore per il dio dei morti a crescere… Ed è proibito.

Amare il dio degli inferi è proibito.

A touch of darkness

Filipa Carvalho

I was really enjoying the book in the beginning, but it completely lost me around the middle part… If I’m being honest, it lost me on the first sex scene, but I would’ve gladly overlooked the bad written smut, if Persephone and Hades just stopped being stupid and talked with each other. Instead we go on an endless cycle of ‘he’s not that bad’ / something happens / they don’t talk / Persephone gets pissed (because she’s written as an annoying child) / Hades feels misunderstood, over and over and over again

Valentina Moreno Escobar

Susan

Mackenzie Turner

I loved this book! I recently became obsessed with Hades x Persephone retellings and I absolutely love them! They’re sooooo good and the spiciness in these books have me blushing lol. Would 100% recommend!

Overall the book well written and the story was sweet. Personally, there was a lack of development in some parts of the story, so it felt like only the surface was being brushed. The ending was a bit underwhelming. 

Ksenija 

Ana Belén

sophie

Whitney Nicole

From what I’ve heard about this book I expected it to be all smut but I actually reply enjoyed the plot and character growth!! 

As far as spice goes the scenes are usually kept pretty short, but they def get the point across 😂 the real enjoyment comes from the watching Persephone grow as a Goddess, along with her relationship with Hades. I also love the little nods to certain characters of Greek mythology 😉

Rebeca Keren Nuñez

"A Touch of Darkness" de Scarlett St. Clair es una cautivadora reinvención moderna de la mitología griega que te sumerge en un mundo de dioses, mortales y la delgada línea que los separa. La autora fusiona hábilmente elementos contemporáneos con la riqueza de la mitología para crear una narrativa fresca y apasionante.

La historia sigue a Persefone, una joven que se ve envuelta en la intriga divina cuando es reclamada por el oscuro dios del inframundo, Hades. St. Clair presenta una Persefone fuerte y decidida, lejos de la imagen pasiva a menudo asociada con el mito. La dinámica entre Persefone y Hades es compleja, llena de tensión y química, lo que añade capas intrigantes a la trama.

La prosa de St. Clair es ágil y envolvente, haciendo que la mitología cobre vida de manera vívida. El uso de elementos modernos, como la ambientación contemporánea y los detalles culturales, añade un giro refrescante a la historia clásica. La autora también explora las relaciones entre los dioses, brindando una visión fascinante de su mundo y sus luchas internas.

La trama está llena de giros y sorpresas, manteniendo al lector en vilo a medida que se desarrolla la historia de amor prohibida entre Persefone y Hades. El equilibrio entre el romance y la acción mitológica es acertado, creando una narrativa que satisface tanto a los amantes del romance como a los entusiastas de la mitología.

Los personajes secundarios, tanto divinos como mortales, están bien desarrollados, añadiendo profundidad y complejidad al mundo que St. Clair ha creado. La autora presenta una visión fresca y moderna de los dioses, explorando sus defectos y motivaciones de manera convincente.

"A Touch of Darkness" es una lectura envolvente que combina la rica tradición de la mitología griega con elementos contemporáneos. Scarlett St. Clair ha tejido una historia que deleitará a los amantes de la mitología y a aquellos que buscan una historia de amor épica y emocionante.

I love a Greek myth retelling so I thought this would be a cute read. Just no. I really can’t think of one thing I liked. Even if you’re reading it for the 🌶️, girl, put it DOWN.

Madi

I liked the romance parts when they were there but I think a key of a good romance story is building up why they can’t be together yet like what is keeping them apart and yearning, and to me this book did not have very strong reasoning like I found the plot unbelievable. I liked the parts with her bestie and the Adonis storyline, but anything about the journalism was not believable and the whole story I was like if you want to be with him so bad just do it! that said it was entertaining. I also out of curiosity looked up which came first, this or lore olympus, and it was lore olympus which makes some of the stranger plot similarities to this (besides the obviously hades persephone retelling) like what happened with minthe or including certain side plots a little suspicious lol. overall, I enjoyed, I will read the next one!

A Touch of Darkness

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