35 pages • 1 hour read
A Touch of Darkness
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Overview
A Touch of Darkness is the first novel in the Hades X Persephone Saga written by Scarlett St. Clair. The romance novel follows young Persephone, the Goddess of Spring, as she poses as a mortal and becomes entangled with Hades, the God of the Underworld. As their relationship blooms, Persephone challenges her preconceived notions of power, love, and worship. The novel is also popular among the BookTok community. Other books in the series include A Touch of Ruin, A Touch of Malice, and the 2023 volume A Touch of Chaos.
St. Clair is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. She holds a master’s degree in library science and information science and a bachelor’s degree in English writing, both from the University of Oklahoma. Her background in literary studies fuels her reimagining of Greek myths. A Touch of Darkness was originally published on May 23, 2019.
This guide uses the Bloom Books Reprint Edition, reprinted in September 2021.
Content Warning: This novel contains depictions of sexual assault and non-consensual drugging. There are also references to substance abuse.
Plot Summary
Persephone, Goddess of Spring, has been without magical powers her entire life.
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