A Game of Fate
Ratings42
Average rating3.8
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Ratings42
Average rating3.8
Discover the enthralling fantasy world of gods and mortals in bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece. Readers are "hopelessly addicted" to this captivating story of Hades and Persephone. "Take her, and I will destroy this world. Take her, and I will destroy you. Take her, and I will end us all." Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen—Persephone, Goddess of Spring. Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them explodes. Hades finds himself faced with the impossible—proving his future bride wrong. Regardless of his efforts, there are forces who wish to keep the two apart and Hades comes to realize he will do anything for his forbidden love, even defy Fate.
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2.5 Stars
This book was a disappointment, while it is the same story as A Touch of Darkness, I did like that we saw more of behind the scenes and the other Gods. But I could care less about Hades and his thoughts especially related to Persephone. For me, this book added nothing to the story.
4.5 stars.
After A touch of darkness, this was literally a very nice surprise!
I guess I will keep reading only his POV.
This one is also a 3.5 buuuut I'm rounding it up because I liked it better than A touch of darkness.
It was obvious that being a Hades POV novel there would be much more action (and I am a sucker for bloodshed).
I just have one complaint. That line where Hades LITERALLY objectifies Persephone... oh no, I'm not up for that. I know their relationship has flaws and I hope they are explored at some point but... he literally called her object. That's a NO from me.
The thing that left me most intrigued was Aphrodite's and Hephaestus' relationship. I know Scarlett says at the end that they'll have their own book... BUT I CAN'T WAIT. I'm real intrigued by the way their marriage and relationship works (or moslt likely doesn't).
Edit: I forgot to mention that I really loved Scarlett's note at the end of the book explaining how she came up with the retellings. That was a super nice touch i really appreciated!
Still not the best written but better than original, Hades perspective was a lot more enjoyable.
Series
2 primary booksHades Saga is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2020 with contributions by Scarlett St. Clair and Scarlett St. Clair.
Series
6 primary booksHades x Persephone Reading Order is a 6-book series with 6 primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Scarlett St. Clair, Silvia Gleißner, and Scarlett St. Clair.
