A review by kcfedy
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

4.75

The writing here is not superb but dang is it addicting. I was drawn in right away and could have read the whole book in one sitting. 

I found this adaptation of Greek mythology to be a really fun break from other fantasy / romance books. If you know the stories about the gods discussed then you likely know what is to come in this book, to an extent. If you don’t know Greek mythology and want to be surprised, don’t research the characters beforehand. Despite my previous knowledge I ate this up and really enjoyed the read.

Key themes:
  • Rule breaking and forbidden relationships
  • Conflict between mother and daughter 
  • Secret identities 
  • Changing perceptions 
  • Discovering your own power 
  • Journalism 
  • Relationships amongst characters - friendships and romantic relationships 
  • Greek mythology, of course 
  • Magic

It’s a smutty one so if you’re not into that, this isn’t your book. 
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