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A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
4.0

I really enjoyed this book! I had been in such a mood to read a Greek retelling, and this was exactly what I needed. The romance was cute and steamy (I'm not one that cares for smut tbh). I loved being able to read more about Hades and Persephone! I feel like most of the Greek retellings have focused on other POVs (Achilles, Perseus, etc.), so this was new! I loved seeing the familiar faces and names (Adonis, Hecate, Hermes).

There were some flaws, which is why I docked a star. The pacing of the writing felt a little strange to me. On the other hand, I loved that it was slightly relatable since Persephone was a 24-year-old college student.

I'm not a huge fan of smut, but I feel that the smut in this was not too overwhelming. There was enough plot to keep me engaged with the story and I was thankful for that. This was a quick, steamy read and I would recommend for anyone wanting to get into a Greek retelling!