A Game of Fate
Ratings42
Average rating3.8
Still not the best written but better than original, Hades perspective was a lot more enjoyable.
2.5 Stars
This book was a disappointment, while it is the same story as A Touch of Darkness, I did like that we saw more of behind the scenes and the other Gods. But I could care less about Hades and his thoughts especially related to Persephone. For me, this book added nothing to the story.
4.5 stars.
After A touch of darkness, this was literally a very nice surprise!
I guess I will keep reading only his POV.
This one is also a 3.5 buuuut I'm rounding it up because I liked it better than A touch of darkness.
It was obvious that being a Hades POV novel there would be much more action (and I am a sucker for bloodshed).
I just have one complaint. That line where Hades LITERALLY objectifies Persephone... oh no, I'm not up for that. I know their relationship has flaws and I hope they are explored at some point but... he literally called her object. That's a NO from me.
The thing that left me most intrigued was Aphrodite's and Hephaestus' relationship. I know Scarlett says at the end that they'll have their own book... BUT I CAN'T WAIT. I'm real intrigued by the way their marriage and relationship works (or moslt likely doesn't).
Edit: I forgot to mention that I really loved Scarlett's note at the end of the book explaining how she came up with the retellings. That was a super nice touch i really appreciated!
This is the first book of the Hades Saga, a retelling of A Touch Of Darkness from Hades' point of view. I picked this after I realized I was listening to and reading books of the same genre, Lisa Jewell and Riley Sager, respectfully.
It's a good refresher to the Hades x Persephone series. The fourth book comes out in March 2024, so instead of rereading, I think I'll read the Hades Saga.
It was interesting to see how Hades reacts and what he does when he wasn't around Persephone. He gets all angsty. And he's constantly horny. Aren't all gods?!
Premise was good, but around the 75% marker it just got boring.
The back and forth can really get tedious...
