a touch of darkness hades and persephone

There’s so much potential for a really cool story when you’re writing about the god of the Underworld but that just didn’t happen here. Hades COULD have been really interesting. I wanted to like her but there was nothing likable. Reading from her POV was like reading from a thirteen year old’s POV. She never made a wise decision and was unbelievably immature. She’s stupidly stubborn because she’s an “empowered woman.” It’s so annoying. An uncle and niece love story doesn’t quite appeal to most people.

Her father is conveniently never mentioned but I suppose that makes sense since he is Hades’ brother.

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring and the daughter of Demeter and Zeus.

The story is told from Persephone’s point of view. All of that is well and good but the actual characters are where this book falls apart. They’re not really worshiped but instead treated like modern day celebrities. In this city, named New Greece, the gods and goddesses own the most elite clubs, restaurants, hotels and other venues. I really liked the modern take on a Greek city. I wouldn’t say that this book reads like a first draft but it definitely doesn’t read like a finished novel. I mentioned in last week’s review for The Shadows Between Us that the book had a good premise but the author either didn’t have the skill or dedication to really follow through with it the same is true for A Touch of Darkness. 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 favorite bets are rumored 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 shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it’s really not and I’ll tell you why after the synopsis. The setting is a world similar to our own but one where the Greek gods and goddesses mingle with humanity and are treated like celebrities. Clair is a modern take on the mythological story of Hades and Persephone.

A touch of darkness hades and persephone