Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

16 reviews

triple_m's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was hooked the first 100 pages. I loved how we jumped right into the story and Persephone and Hades meet very early on. Then we enter this really repetitive cycle of her disliking him, him angering her, them lusting after one another and something minority sexual happens until something splashes cold water on the situation. 

It picked up whenever they finally had sex but I was too checked out and annoyed with the characters by then. The problem is that Persephone really is immature and childish.

Also, I hate these stories of “female empowerment” and how “badass women are” when men are the entire catalyst for the charge. In this story Hades is right about nearly everything and literally forces Persephone into growth, taking away nearly all of her agency. It just doesn’t sit right with me. 

TW:

Revenge porn plot line towards the end (not by Hades)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Confinement

wondawilson's review against another edition

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

emilywemily6's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This was a very easy adult read that I got through extremely quickly. Many (many many) spicy scenes and lusty comments/thoughts. There wasn’t a lot of plot or backstory in this book, and Persephone annoyed me with how deliberately she distrusted Hades even when he answered her questions. And her jealousy towards Minthe was ridiculous and very contrived. This book was a fun time, but not a well-written time (though it wasn’t poorly written, it was just average). Bumped up to a 4 because I couldn’t wait to read the next book and absolutely devoured this one. I did really enjoy the world of this book- a modern day Greece with gods/goddesses being the famous people of the world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Moderate: Addiction, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Minor: Torture, Violence, and Medical content

sweill803's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The world-building was done beautifully and I felt fully immersed in 'New Athens.' While it's mainly a romance novel, I think there is something to be said about the friendships in the book, about women supporting women and protecting and inspiring each other. If you're a girl's girl and like some spice to your books, this is a great book for you.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Confinement, Drug use, and Alcohol

puck_jay's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Not for me. Good hate-listen tho

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Torture, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol

saychall's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

kshertz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Excellence romance Greek mythology smut book. I loved Persephone, loved Hades, hated everyone all up in their business. I loved the plot and the dynamic. Also had the perfect amount of smut for me. It was a good storyline and easy read. I’m going to listen to the next in the series.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Abandonment

briiforte's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I’m a sucker for a Hades/Persephone pairing, and this was no exception. I loved the use of the gods as figures of celebrity. This mythical universe is deeply desirable. The setting is immersive and full of life (and death). 100% would read again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

sup3r_xn0va_maya's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair is a retelling of sorts, of the romance between Greek Mythology's God of the Underworld, Hades and Goddess of Spring, Persephone. Persephone, who is pretending to be a human college student (and not a Goddess) when her and her roommate decide to go to the new popular club in town, owned by non other than Hades himself. Through a series of events

Persephone ends up in a contract with Hades. Before the time is up, Persephone will have to create life within the Underworld or she'll have to stay down there forever.

This was really cute. I really enjoyed the banter between Hades and Persephone and I liked where the storyline ended up going. I found the first half of this to be a little slow, but once things started moving along faster it also got more interesting. 

I really loved all the erotic scenes, they were great. I forgot to count how many they were but the spice level was high up there, I'd said 4 🌶️ chilies/ out of 5🌶️  chilies 

I'm giving this 4.5 stars out of 5, I liked it a lot more than I liked Neon Gods by Katee Robert but I don't like how slow the beginning half of the novel is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

amanda_reads13's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting