There is what you’d expect in a Touch of Darkness but it is not as detailed or as kinky as some people would like and considering that is the whole emphasis of the book, I think it doesn’t quite live up to its purpose. It is definitely adult, and there is a lot of it, which is great for those of us who like a bit of spice in our books, but the actual sex scenes are just a bit meh. The sex (I know I’m always complaining about the sex). I want steamy romance and also a good plot actually, even an average plot is totally ok but I still like there to be one. A Touch of Darkness of course has a very basic background story but personally I prefer to have my cake and eat it. Not sure if this would class as a bad bit, I guess it is totally to do with your preference and mood but there is hardly any plot other than the relationship. Persephone is a really likeable although slightly annoying character but seeing that she was kept in a greenhouse for 18 years, you have to cut her some slack for some of her rationale. The author writes the chemistry really well and the tension between the two is dragged out perfectly. There are definite fifty shades/Superman and Louis Lane vibes throughout the book. The plot moves along nicely and keeps you on edge throughout the book. Check it out in my shop along with some other awesome stuff. Hades’ yumminess inspired me to design this cute T-Shirt. He is all you would expect in a book boyfriend, handsome, muscly, powerful and toxic. Hades is beyond gorgeous and very swoon worthy. 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 favourite bets are rumoured 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 shrivelled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. They are kind of like celebrities in this world, hosting charity events, releasing music and being pretty crappy to the mortals. In this writer’s universe there are modern cities like New Athens which has skyscrapers and nightclubs, but the difference is, everyone lives among the Greek gods. I mean, you can’t get much more powerful and alpha than Hades right?Ī Touch of Darkness is written by Scarlett St Clair and is the first of a trilogy it’s a modern take on Hades and Persephone. Do you love steam? Do you love sexual tension and big powerful Alpha males? Then this book about Hades and Persephone is totally worth a read.
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