A Touch of Malice (Hades & Persephone #3) by Scarlett St. Clair
Published: May 25th 2021
Review:
Myth: 3/5
St. Clair definitely has a seductive writing style that pulls you into Hades & Persephone’s relationship. It’s one that’s continually passion filled displayed through both arguments, misunderstanding and the few times of calm enjoyment. It’s definitely hard to catch the last on that list with the Gods questioning their union and the humans questioning the Gods. As in Ruin, there is a lot going on in this story, though instead of multiple story threads that weave together toward the conclusion, it feels a bit more like Persephone sort of bouncing from event to event. I enjoyed Persephone’s character growth through this story, she has certainly learned and evolved herself since the events in Ruin and it makes her a much more analytical character (though definitely still emotionally driven). It definitely helps position her to be a new power on the scene.
Magic: 3.5/5
We see a lot of growth in Persephone’s power, definitely a growth through trial and trauma trope but it certainly works given the events in Ruin. There is a lot at the end of the book that makes you question why she can’t use more of her power in certain situations, but I think that’s intentional and I’m sure will be explored in the final book.
Overall: 3.5/5
So glad to see the character growth for Persephone that I wanted so badly after A Touch of Ruin, and her personal growth is also reflected in her and Hades’ relationship. This book definitely leaves us on a cliff hangers so be prepared to wait until fall 2022 for the conclusion.
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