#a game of retribution

[hiddles-and-cookies]

*Hecate scolding Hades for upsetting Persephone by being oblivious*

Hecate *holding Hades’s head in between 2 bread slices*: what are you?

Hades: an idiot sandwich.

#hades x persephone #lol #fake quotes #bookblr #Hecate #reading #she absolutely would do this to him LOL #scarlett st clair #a touch of darkness #atod #a game of retribution #a game of fate #hades #wrong hades quotes

[dramabooksandco]

so I became hooked with the Hades x Persephone saga this year and first of all I'm really looking forward to A Touch of Chaos but MORE IMPORTANTLY I saw that there was going to be an Aphrodite book and!! you don't understand how badly I need this!!!

#books #hades x persephone #hades saga #a touch of darkness #a touch of chaos #a touch of ruin #a touch of malice #a game of fate #a game of retribution #a game of gods

[critical-quoter]

And even if their future were to unravel, he would fight for it. Desperately.

A Game of Retribution - Scarlett St. Clair

#book #books #book lover #book quotes #booklr #literature #lit #quote #reading #novel #a game of retribution #scarlett st clair #hades x persephone

[thereadingcellar]

Get wet, Daddy Death.

#a game of retribution #a game of fate #a game of gods #a touch of darkness #a touch of ruin #a touch of malice #a touch of chaos #agor #agof #agog #atod #ator #atom #atoc #hades saga #hades and persephone #hades x persephone #persephades #persephone #scarlet st. clair #greek smut #greek myhtology #greek myth retellings #hermes #hermes and hades #best friends

[mysticaldeanvoidhorse]

There are few truths in this world, but the one you must always remember is that I love you

-A Game of Retribution

#hades x kore #hades x persephone #greek stories #greek tragedy #greek gods #greek myth retellings #greek mythology #a game of retribution #a game of fate #a touch of darkness #quotes #beautiful quote #love #beautiful words #love quote #love poem #words

[euniahk]

HERA AND ZEUS: FANCAST A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

Hera Goddess of Women, Marriage and Childbirth (Blake Lively)

Zeus God of Thunder and Lightning (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)

“Hades did not dislike the goddess, but he also did not like her. For him, she was neutral territory. Hera’s vengeful nature was often spurred by Zeus, his infidelity the crux of many of her outbursts. In most instances, Hades had a hard time blaming her for her outrage. After all, Zeus and Hera’s marriage was built on deceit, but her cruelness was misplaced, always directed towards those who were often victims of Zeus themselves.” - A Game of Retribution by Scarlett. St Clair

#atod #a touch of darkness #book: a touch of darkness #a touch of darkness by scarlett st. clair #scarlett st. clair #a game of fate by scarlett st. clair #a game of retribution #hera x zeus #hera #zeus #zeus and hera #hera and zeus #greek gods #a touch of malice #a touch of ruin

[moontea-books]

spoilers ahead

a game of retribution by scarlett st.clair

4/5

okay so this book was so eye opening to what hades was doing this whole book, because the only thing it explains in persephone’s pov is when he was with Leuce. But reading that Hera was fucking with him making him do all these tasks was kind of insane to me. i kind of started to get a distaste for hades in a touch of ruin but now reading this one, i was like holy fuck omg. i’m excited for the next one

i think my favorite line out of the whole book is when hermes tells hades to get wet and then calls him daddy death. i died at it

#booktok #book talk #books #greek gods #hades x persephone #smut #book review #greek myth retellings #scarlett st clair #a game of retribution #pls read

[cupids-chronicles]

Hades X Persephone Saga: A Game of retribution #3

Author: Scarlett St. Clair

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Mythology

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5.

Spice: 🌶🌶🌶

Goodreads rating: 4/5

Pages: ‎‎‎468 

Published: 31 May 2022

A Game of retribution Review

Note: This book is intended for mature audiences over the age of 18 due to explicit content (steamy chapters).

Well, dear readers, hold on to your mythical chariots because we've been taken on yet another whirlwind ride with the gods of Olympus and the Underworld in "A Game of Retribution". Our old pals Hades and Persephone have returned, along with an entourage of divine drama that could only be rivaled by a soap opera airing directly from Mount Olympus.

Remember that old chestnut of a quote, “Knowledge changes perception”? This statement encapsulates the essence of this third installment perfectly. Hades, our underworld anti-hero, who once saw no issues letting souls meander off into the afterlife, is found in the midst of many a mortal miscommunication. Bless him, he did try to respect Persephone's time with her friend, Lexa, but as they say, the road to the Underworld is paved with good intentions. You'd think after centuries of existence, the dude would’ve mastered the art of timing and empathy.

On a side note, why was Persephone so desperate to keep Lexa alive? If I were to see my friend for eternity in a place like the Underworld (which, let's be honest, is essentially an eternal spa retreat for souls), would I really be so worried about a premature send-off? No, but maybe that's just me.

Meanwhile, Hades is found juggling a narrative equivalent of chasing his own tail. Every time he tries to investigate, interrogate, or perhaps indulge in a much-deserved nap, our dear Persephone, with her seemingly never-ending escapades, interrupts him. And poor Hades is dragged from one scenario to the next, like a divine yo-yo. At times, you almost wish for the guy to just hit the 'mute' button on his celestial phone.

We also delve deeper into Zofie's past. Remember Zofie? Persephone's bodyguard who packs more mystery than Pandora's box? Our glimpse into her history and Hades' hand in her life added depth to an already intricate tapestry of storylines. It’s akin to finding out that your mysterious friend who always wears sunglasses was actually a spy… and also once played in a rock band.

However, let’s address the papyrus in the room: the formatting and editing. Was there a minor deity in charge of this? Maybe the god of typos? The occasional errors, though not tragic, did sometimes feel like Hermes had misdelivered a sentence or two. And as for the formatting - the margins! It felt like reading a scroll that Zeus might have accidentally sat on. Perhaps it's a design choice meant to symbolize the vast emptiness of the void? If that's the case, kudos for thematic consistency. If not, let's hope the next edition will be more space-efficient.

In conclusion, A Game of Retribution scores a celestial 3 out of 5 stars from this humble mortal. For all its highs and lows, it's a must-read for fans of the series. And I, for one, am eagerly donning my toga in anticipation of the upcoming books announced by Scarlett St. Clair on her divinely curated Instagram. Bring on the melodrama, the myths, and maybe a map of Hades’ underworld investigations - because this mortal is here for it all.

Please note that this book is part of a series and can not be read as a stand alone. Lucky for you this can be your little weekend binge as almost all the books in the series has already been released !

Wait a minute boys and girls, check out these trigger warnings first:

Suicide

Death

Violence

Romance Tropes, you ask ?

Miscommunication

Marriage

Who do we meet in this book ?

Hades

Persephone (Perri)

What to read next:

Neon Gods (Dark Olympus) by Katee Robert.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.

Drag Me Up (Gods of Hunger) by R.M. Virtues.

Or just like read the next few books of this series.

#book review #books #book recommendations #romance books #bookstagram #bookworm #review #a game of retribution #hades #hades and persephone #persephone #booktok #book tumblr #book talk #book things #romance

[promiseofpomegranates]

Oh, hey. Here’s another ATOD review no one asked for 💁‍♀️

Y’all have some MIXED reviews on this set… Let me prefs this post by saying, this is the first and only book set I have read. I finished all 5 books in about 2 months- which is a big deal to me. I just wanted to give MY opinion on this series for anyone considering to start 🤗

This set has 2 parts:

Persephone’s POV (ATOD, ATOR, ATOM)

Hades POV (GOF + GOR)

(the series IS NOT finished, so more to come!)

It’s best to read them in between each other; I did not do that and had to go backwards.

*NO SPOILERS*

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ // 5

🌶️🌶️🌶️ // 5

Fave book // A Touch of Malice

This book is strictly a modern day story about Hades x Persephone, how they met, fell in love, and fight for their relationship. Many reviews I’ve seen have been disappointed at the lack of connection/growth in secondary characters- such as Hermes, Apollo, Sybil, Aphrodite, etc. While I would love to read a full book on Hermes, that is not what this story is about (I want to say Scarlett St. Claire is working on writing more books on the Divine😆)

I’ve realized a lot of people find Persephone to be annoying, childish, reactive, and impulsive. While I hear you (and felt that way in the 1.5 books), we gotta giver her *some* slack. To me, A Touch of Darkness is really a “coming of age” adult plot. Is it even fair to compare a 22 year old woman who was kept captive by her mother her whole life, only having a chance in the real world for a few years, to a God who’s lived many millennia? I admit, some of her actions in the first few books pissed me off, but I personally think she gained some major growth by ATOM.

Lastly, whoever has a problem with “too many s🥵x scenes” can get f🌶️cked. Literally. 🤣 Okay, yea there were probably a few “unneeded” interactions, a few copy-paste positions, but truly, I think it got a lot better in variation + meaning by the last book imo. But girl, don’t tell me if you had an opportunity with HADES, you wouldn’t jump on that thang for dayyyyys???

Anywho, that’s my ✌️cents. I’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this series and leave some recs for me ⬇️

CR: King of Battle and Blood- not in love with it so far, but hoping it grows on me?

#hades and persephone #hades please 🤣🤣🤣 #hades x persephone #hades saga #persephone #persephone x hades #a touch of darkness #a touch of malice #a touch of ruin #a game of fate #a game of retribution #scarlett st clair #book review #booktok #booklover #romance #greek myth #greek art #greek mythology

[skyler-reads28]

April Wrap Up 🐣📚

I read 3 physical books

🐣 The Project

🌷 Throne of Glass

🐣 Crown of Midnight

I listened to 6 audiobooks

🐣 A Game of Retribution

🌷 A Touch of Malice

🐣 A Court of Thorns and Roses

🌷 Nettle & Bone

🐣 The Mapmaker’s Apprentice

🌷 Ugly Love

My favorite physical book I read was Crown of Midnight and my favorite audiobook was Nettle & Bone 🫶🏻

What was your favorite read/listen this month?

Yearly Running Total:

Physical books: 7

Audiobooks: 23

#april wrap up #book blog #book blogger #booklr #books of tumblr #readers of tumblr #book lover #book reccs #reading #book #book challenge #the project #a game of retribution #a touch of malice #a court of thorns and roses #throne of glass #nettle & bone #the mapmaker’s apprentice #ugly love #crown of midnight

[wakingupnexttoyou]

Starting this one today. It's a continuation of a spin on the Hades/Persephone story. Make it erotic. And modernize it a bit. I really like the writing in this series. Which is actually a partner to another series the author has written! Very interesting🥰

#today's read #what i'm reading #a game of retribution #scarlett st clair #hades #persephone #mythology #romance #fantasy #hades saga #hades x persephone #canada #canadian

[hiddles-and-cookies]

A Game of Retribution

Hades: See what my brother is up to.

Ilias: Which one?

Hades: The wet one.

💀💀

#HADES PLEASE 🤣🤣🤣 #I will never get enough of his disdain for his brothers #forever referring to Poseidon as the wet one #agor #a game of retribution #atod #scarlett st clair #hades #hades x persephone #Persephone #books #reading #bookblr #quotes #book quotes #lol #the king of sass

[wanderingrei]

Just finished a Game of Retribution and will now live in agony as I wait a year+ to get the next books in the series

#a game of retribution #a touch of darkness #I'm so excited for the next 2 from Hades and Persephone but I'm also dying to get my hands on Aphrodite and Haphaestus book #omg when i read the author note about her plan to write them their own book and my heart sored #hades and persephone #rei reads

[slightly-misguided]

August 2022 - Books in Review

August 2022 – Books in Review

Hey everyone!  I don’t know about y’all, but it’s been crazy hot this last month of August. This month has been crazy; from me getting COVID to this kick starting the busiest season of my job; and I still managed to read 6 books this summer and start a 7th book that will be reviewed next month. Check out the podcast of course for all the lovely details including the concerts I went to this…

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#A Game of Fate #A Game of Retribution #A Touch of Darkness #A Touch of Malice #A Touch of Ruin #August Book Reviews #August Books #book reviews #books in review #boundtoRead #Culture of Wonder #Greek Mythology #Hades #Lawrence Wright #Pandemic #Perephone #Scarlett St. Claire #The End Of October #thriller

[thereadingcellar]

Not Daddy Death, the photographer!

#a touch of darkness #a touch of ruin #a touch of malice #a touch of chaos #a game of fate #a game of retribution #a game of gods #hades x persephone #scarlet st. clair #hades saga #persephone #hades and persephone #greek myth retellings #greek myhtology #daddy death #hades #persephades

[lilbit32557]

YALL! IT FINALLY CAME IN AND IM SO EXCITED!!! I have been obsessed with Hades and Persephone long before this series was a thing. I will forever cherish these books for giving me the fan service that Greek couple deserve! I WILL HAVE THE WHOLE SET WHEN IT IS RELEASED! And I’ll have everything else she’ll release pertaining to Greek Mythology. @authorscarlettstclair

#scarlett st. clair #a game of retribution #a touch of darkness