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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

a Touch of Ruin - Scarlett St. Clair

Persephone’s relationship with Hades has gone public and the resulting media storm disrupts her normal life and threatens to expose her as the Goddess of Spring. 


Hades, God of the Dead, is burdened by a hellish past that everyone’s eager to expose in an effort to warn Persephone away. 

Things only get worse when a horrible tragedy leaves Persephone’s heart in ruin and Hades refusing to help. Desperate, she takes matters into her own hands, striking bargains with severe consequences. 

Faced with a side of Hades she never knew and crushing loss, Persephone wonders if she can truly become Hades’ queen.


WOW. While I loved the first book from St. Clair's series, the second was even better. Because this series is offered on Kindle Unlimited I decided to pick this guy up and it did not disappoint. The story telling was exciting and page turning in this addition. I couldn't put it down and I cannot wait for the next part of their story.

I found myself lost in the story, getting frustrated with Persephone in ways I'd be frustrated with my best friend making silly decisions. I was also frustrated with Hades. I understand trust and honesty is important in every relationship however, I felt like it was shoved down readers throats a little too much in this story. With both characters breaking their own rules, and not communicating with one another I was truly mad. At no point was I mad enough to put the story down but at some points I was like "are we gods or are we high school kids?" The chemistry was just as strong as in the first book which I was thankful for.

I think this book made the relationship more realistic in a lot of ways, a little toxic, but I guess in a lot of ways during the beginning of a relationship there are toxic habits you need to work on to be comfortable and honest with the other person. I really am enjoying the series, I am hoping to start the books told from Hades' POV before the third book releases! I think hearing things from his side will open my mind a bit more to them being fated to be together, because right now while I find it very romantic I also wonder if its the best thing for the characters. It's a lot of pressure on both of them and I want it to work out for them.

Rating: 4/5

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