The worldbuilding was simple, but effective! This version of Persephone wasn’t the greatest portrayal of her character… The writing was very so-so It felt a little amateurish and choppy in some parts…not to mention there were a few typos and names mixed up… It was still good enough to keep me interested and had me reading late into the night, but the romance factor was the main reason for that along with just having the whole classical mythology aesthetic on top of it all. I’ve been in the mood for some greek mythology related stories, and I’m usually really drawn into novels that get compared to the retelling of the classic tale of Hades and Persephone, so I’m so incredibly sad to say this wasn’t the best out of the many in that regards. While some aspects were underdeveloped more than I cared for, what this story did give me was an erotic romantic tale with a sprinkling of fantasy elements added on top, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing so long as that’s something that you’re looking for.

This was a total mood read, and while there are plenty of things that I thought could’ve been way better about it, it still at least served its purpose and entertained me as a reader. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows – and it’s forbidden. The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.Īfter 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. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch.

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only.

Clair, “A Touch of Darkness” What It’s About: You don’t know what I’m capable of.’ ” – Scarlett St. Hades chuckled, leaning in so that when he spoke, his breath caressed her lips. Genre(s): Fantasy, New Adult Romance Total Star Rating: 3.75 Stars

Hades a touch of darkness