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

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Writing: 4⭐️/5 
The writing is fine throughout the book. I did really enjoy certain sections, but others definitely lacked a bit of finesse I was hoping for. Some of the spicy scenes definitely felt a bit forced and sudden, which was jarring. 

Characters: 3.5⭐️/5
Persephone is a decently developed character, and I found Demeter kind of interesting from afar, but most other characters fell a bit flat for me. Hades was interesting in most parts, but I did find him lack a bit of substance outside of Persephone. Definitely enough character to keep the story moving. 

Plot: 4⭐️/5 
It’s a fairly basic plot for a Persephone and Hades retelling, but I loved the incorporation to modern day. The final result definitely was interesting, and I like how the romance progressed well enough. 

Post-Reading Rating:  3.5⭐️/5
It was good. Definitely didn’t think I was going to pick up the next one though.

Who Should Read This? 
  • Those looking for a smutty Persephone-Hades retelling

CW: Sexual content

Final Rating: 3.75⭐️/5
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