A Touch of Ruin (Hades x Persephone Saga, 3)

The second in the captivating Hades and Persephone series from fan-favorite bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair.

"Are you saying you wouldn't fight for me?"

Hades sighed and brushed his finger along her cheek. "Darling, I would burn this world for you."

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. To add to her troubles, everyone seems eager to warn Persephone away from the God of the Dead by exposing his hellish past.

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 that lead to severe consequences. Faced with a side of Hades she never knew, and crushing loss, Persephone wonders if she can truly become Hades's queen.

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Average rating: 7.46

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JT Penguin

Nov 19, 2024

8/10 stars

I like this series but am struggling with Persephones POV. I think she's whiny and entitled. And the miscommunication trope my goodness, just talk to each other! That being said, I still enjoyed it and would read it again and recommend!!

Anonymous

Nov 10, 2024

8/10 stars

This was more of a 3.75 star for me, but I rounded up because I still was here for this. Not much of a spoiler, but most of the drama in this book could have been done away with if Hades and Persephone had sat down and had a nice long chat, but was I still on the edge of my seat because of it all? Absolutely. I flew through this book in a day because I couldn't put it down. The sparks between Hades and Persephone continue to electrify, and I can't wait to continue reading this series.

Green Energy

Oct 19, 2024

7/10 stars

I am really here for Lord Hades, I don't care about is toxic behavior. This found family Persephone is building for her self. She is frustratingly juvenile, but growing. There are still peices in the plot that are rushed but this an enjoyable palette cleanser and a quick read. I am looking forward to book four. Also everytime Hades says "Are you well?" lol 😅

Anonymous

Jul 29, 2024

10/10 stars

I literally never write reviews but this book made me ugly cry more than Kingdom of Ash and Fourth Wing. The way it SHATTERED MY HEART and the damn Halcyon project healed it has me floored. I was inconsolable for 20+ min of just pure ugly crying and I am STILL CRYING writing this.

Mellie_Reads

Jul 03, 2024

4/10 stars

Persephone ANNOYED me so much in this book!!! She got on my nerves in every single chapter. I was ready to dnf this book. She complained about everything and didn’t listen to anything. Nothing satisfied her. And what made me angrier is how she’d realize she was wrong or overreacted and cry out of guilt or whatever and instead of apologizing and learning a lesson she’d make the situation worse. But don’t let Hades do something she think is wrong. Truth be told she go on my nerves so much i highly doubt I’ll finish this series. Ill definitely listed to hades version of events at some point and then can this series a dud. She’s not likable at all. Not even the good amount of spice in this book saved it. Persephone was acting like a spoilt brat.