A review by ktbeth143
A Game of Fate by Scarlett St. Clair

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

3.25

Giving this a 3 like I did Touch of Darkness for a lot of the same reasons (go see my review about it). It’s a fun concept, and even at times a fun story, but the world-building and character development were lacking.

SpoilerOne thing that we learn from Hades’ view that we didn’t know from Persephones’ is that technically speaking, they are fated mates. This trope only works when it’s made clear to the audience (through character development and actions) that the two parties would have fallen in love with each other even if they hated been destined to. Unfortunately, Game of Ruin falls short in the same way so many books with dates mates do in that there’s a lot of attraction and lust, but instead of us watching these two fall in love we’re just told that they are in love. I know everyone loves the spice, but I can’t help but feel like if there had been less spice and more character development, I would have had an easier time believing Persephone and Hades could love each other without Fate intervening.
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