A Touch of Chaos (Hades and Persephone)

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Mar 21, 2021 human marked it as to-read

considering the way the last book ended, i really have no choice but to read this one, do i??

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*cries in the covers were matching until now*

considering the way the last book ended, i really have no choice but to read this one, do i??

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*cries in the covers were matching until now*

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Jun 09, 2021 Brandi marked it as to-read

I thought this was a trilogy, but I just finished A Touch of Malice and now I don't know what to do with myself! I can't wait for the book to come out I thought this was a trilogy, but I just finished A Touch of Malice and now I don't know what to do with myself! I can't wait for the book to come out ...more

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Feb 11, 2022 Meghan Auxier rated it really liked it

I have to wait over a year for the next one?! Seriously?! I have read these three books in a week! Now I have to wait for over a year after that cliffhanger?! I'm impatiently waiting.... I have to wait over a year for the next one?! Seriously?! I have read these three books in a week! Now I have to wait for over a year after that cliffhanger?! I'm impatiently waiting.... ...more

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I just finished "A Touch of Malice" and I can't help but think of two future events for the next book ....

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My theories are ....

First ... Hypnos mentions to Persephone that she must be prepared in the face of future attacks from some God (Zeus perhaps?) Will he try to harm Hades by doing something to her?
And Second ... in Greek mythology, Hades and Persephone have (arguably) 2 or 3 children, one of them called Macaria... Who in the future will be Thanatos wife.
Could Lexa be reinca

I just finished "A Touch of Malice" and I can't help but think of two future events for the next book ....

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My theories are ....

First ... Hypnos mentions to Persephone that she must be prepared in the face of future attacks from some God (Zeus perhaps?) Will he try to harm Hades by doing something to her?
And Second ... in Greek mythology, Hades and Persephone have (arguably) 2 or 3 children, one of them called Macaria... Who in the future will be Thanatos wife.
Could Lexa be reincarnated in her daughter?
I can't wait!!!!
Pleaseeeee release this book next year!!

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Dec 10, 2021 chi marked it as to-read


the series so far has been amazing
I just know this next book will be TO DIE FOR
and now I see its being released in fall 2023!? i hate it here 😭
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Sep 03, 2021 Angie Van marked it as to-read

Just finished a touch of Malice and i really thought it was a trilogie and now i do not know what to do with myself.

The ending left me broken, hungry for more and now i see it will take 2 years?!

I need to know if sephy and hades will be fine.

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When is this book coming out? That's such a cliffhanger from book 3 :( When is this book coming out? That's such a cliffhanger from book 3 :( ...more

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i have mixed feelings about the series but please please please just give me the demeter arc i've been waiting for. i have mixed feelings about the series but please please please just give me the demeter arc i've been waiting for. ...more

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Jul 31, 2021 Isabel Pelaez rated it did not like it

Couldn't even finish this one, disliked Persephone even more than on the first books, which says a lot. I liked the steamy scenes, although they were short, but found Persephone to be a horrible main character (entitled, rude, privileged, dumb, insecure... everything I hate in the main character, basically). Couldn't even finish this one, disliked Persephone even more than on the first books, which says a lot. I liked the steamy scenes, although they were short, but found Persephone to be a horrible main character (entitled, rude, privileged, dumb, insecure... everything I hate in the main character, basically). ...more

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Oct 08, 2021 Jen rated it did not like it

It’s rare I won’t finish a series but the last book was the fucking worse. Why would anyone want to read more?

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Nov 14, 2021 Po Müller rated it it was amazing

I NEED THIS BOOK PLEASE!! I just ended a touch of malice and omg the end!!

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Jan 01, 2022 Jenn rated it did not like it

I was disappointed. It was so unbelievable and very, damsel in dristress. Also can not stand the implicit slut shaming when the woman is written as a virgin/innocent (patriarchal social construct) and the man as the experienced love interest, particularly when older. It makes me roll my eyes and also go "ick." I was disappointed. It was so unbelievable and very, damsel in dristress. Also can not stand the implicit slut shaming when the woman is written as a virgin/innocent (patriarchal social construct) and the man as the experienced love interest, particularly when older. It makes me roll my eyes and also go "ick." ...more

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Reads like a fanfiction, but it's so good. Reads like a fanfiction, but it's so good. ...more

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Jan 31, 2022 Miss Abbie rated it it was amazing

I've just finish reading a touch of malice and I'm screaming I need to know more I absolutely love these books and I can't wait for the next one I've just finish reading a touch of malice and I'm screaming I need to know more I absolutely love these books and I can't wait for the next one ...more

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Aug 24, 2022 Tia LaBrie marked it as to-read

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I read the first three thinking it was a completed series, and come to find out, I have to wait a whole year before the next book! I'm really excited to see how much further Persephone's powers grow and how her relationship with Hades continues to bloom. I love that the author shows her relationships with other men aren't saddled with baggage or one of the men crushing on her. She has real friendships and it's so rare with books like these, especially when the love interest is shown to have powe I read the first three thinking it was a completed series, and come to find out, I have to wait a whole year before the next book! I'm really excited to see how much further Persephone's powers grow and how her relationship with Hades continues to bloom. I love that the author shows her relationships with other men aren't saddled with baggage or one of the men crushing on her. She has real friendships and it's so rare with books like these, especially when the love interest is shown to have power and have control issues. Her different traumas are explored realistically, and I love that none of it was just swept under the rug afterward. Her character is changing in a direction that I feel is natural for the storyline.

My only negative feedback is that Persephone seems to be coming upon personal roadblocks that she creates. Her anxiety could be better dealt with if she just spoke with Hades about her worries. You see that a little later on in the third book, but you still get the idea that she's holding a lot back because she's "independent" but her storyline winds up showing her as more dependent on others than she says. I'd like to see her grow in such a way that she doesn't fear being vulnerable like she was in the first book. She is becoming powerful, but also paranoid, which I suppose could just be a way to mirror how power corrupts and have her on equal footing with the Three. She does seem a little Mary Sue-ish, simply because we're never given a reason behind her powers being as strong as they are. Is it because of her parentage? Is it because of Demeter giving her access to her own powers on top of Persephone holding her own? Why is she more powerful than the God of the Dead in his own realm? I hope the next book answers these questions.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this series. I tried reading it for the first time a while ago and it didn't quite click with me. I put it down after reading three chapters, but everyone who has read insisted that it got better so I picked it back up again and I'm glad I did. This is one of my favorite retellings of Hades & Persephone, even if there are echoes of influence by Lore Olympus. I'm really looking forward to finding out where the story is headed next, and will absolutely be reading Hades' POV books soon.

(Also, why the hell did they decide to change the background color of the cover for the fourth book? The rest looked so good! T.T)

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Mar 04, 2022 Aisling Smith rated it it was amazing

I love reading and normally read a ton of historical fiction and suspense. This series has me wanting more!! I read this series in a week!! I have gained a new favourite author in Scarlett St. Clair. I am heading to the book store to find more books by her!!

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I loved Lexie in this one, it was so good yet so sad.

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Mar 25, 2022 Jordan rated it it was amazing

I NEED THIS BOOKKKKKK!!!!!! I hope it comes out sooner than projected because i just finished the 3rd book and i don’t know if i can wait another YEAR

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Apr 07, 2022 Wendy Lecker rated it it was amazing

sorry to say but roman numerals in greek mythology books doesn't work for me. besides that i loved the series. sorry to say but roman numerals in greek mythology books doesn't work for me. besides that i loved the series. ...more

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Jun 08, 2022 Caitlyn Carver rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The ending still breaks my heart! Took me a week to get over it!

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Jan 06, 2022 Kati rated it it was amazing

How can I go on for another year waiting? I was in school reading this and when I finshed I slammed my book on the table. This is such a good series can't wait for the next one How can I go on for another year waiting? I was in school reading this and when I finshed I slammed my book on the table. This is such a good series can't wait for the next one ...more

International and USA Today Best Selling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the HADES X PERSEPHONE SAGA, the HADES SAGA, KING OF BATTLE & BLOOD, and WHEN STARS COME OUT.

She has a Master's degree in Library Science and Information Studies and a Bachelors in English Writing. She is obsessed with Greek Mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife.

If you

International and USA Today Best Selling author Scarlett St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and the author of the HADES X PERSEPHONE SAGA, the HADES SAGA, KING OF BATTLE & BLOOD, and WHEN STARS COME OUT.

She has a Master's degree in Library Science and Information Studies and a Bachelors in English Writing. She is obsessed with Greek Mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife.

If you are obsessed with these things, then you'll like her books. You can find pictures of her adorable dog Adelaide on her Instagram at @authorscarlettstclair.

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Will there be a 4th book to the Hades and Persephone?

When Will A Touch Of Chaos (Hades & Persephone #4) Release? Scarlett St. Clair 2023 New Book - Books Release.

How many books are in the A Touch of Darkness series?

So far there are three books available in this series. The order in which to read the books is: A Touch of Darkness.

How is Persephone described in a touch of darkness?

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist.

In what order should I read Scarlett St. Clair books?

Clair's recommended reading order below..
A TOUCH OF DARKNESS..
A TOUCH OF RUIN..
A GAME OF RETRIBUTION..
A TOUCH OF MALICE..