A review by utopiastateofmind
A Game of Fate, by Scarlett St. Clair
3.25
I have a soft spot for Hades and Persephone. Growing up they used to be my favorite Greek story, so now that Greek re-tellings are popular, I am so happy to see more of them being published. While many of the ones I've recently read are dual POV, A Game of Fate is just from Hades' POV. As someone who has maybe never been in love, Hades world is about to transform. He never really understood that pull of love how it can utterly posses you. So when he meets Persephone, his entire world view shifts.
I loved how St. Clair features other Greek figures in this series prominently. And so Hades has to both figure out his own feelings - and Persephone's love - while also trying to win his bargain with Aphrodite. But A Game of Fate exposes Hades desire for control. I personally had no qualms with his sense of justice - because I do think he has a sense of justice - even if it's not what others might expect. And Persephone in A Game of Fate is more in touch with her mortal roots and advocating mercy.
I loved how St. Clair features other Greek figures in this series prominently. And so Hades has to both figure out his own feelings - and Persephone's love - while also trying to win his bargain with Aphrodite. But A Game of Fate exposes Hades desire for control. I personally had no qualms with his sense of justice - because I do think he has a sense of justice - even if it's not what others might expect. And Persephone in A Game of Fate is more in touch with her mortal roots and advocating mercy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault