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A Game of Retribution (Hades x Persephone Saga, 4)
by Scarlett St. Clair
Published May 31, 2022
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About this book
The balance of New Greece teeters on the edge of collapse as the long-standing neutrality of Hades, God of the Dead, is put to the ultimate test. When Hades refuses to aid Hera in a treacherous plot to overthrow Zeus, the Queen of Olympus retaliates with a vengeful decree. She sentences the Lord of the Underworld to a series of grueling, near-impossible labors, forcing him to hunt mythical beasts and retrieve forbidden artifacts.
This divine punishment creates a dangerous distance between Hades and his lover, Persephone. As Hades battles to survive Hera’s trials, Persephone grapples with a devastating personal tragedy that forces her to confront her own identity and her fitness to rule as Queen of the Underworld. With his attention fractured and his power challenged, Hades struggles to maintain the order he prides himself on, while the foundation of his relationship with Persephone begins to fray under the weight of external pressures and internal doubts.
In this high-stakes game of retribution, the gods must determine if their bond is strong enough to survive the wrath of Olympus and the shifting politics of their immortal realm.
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What readers are saying
The Yarnlingpoints > paragraphs
"Points > Paragraphs Overall 5 Spice 5 (due to gratuitous amount) • Modern Hades Persephone Retelling • Book 2 of Hades POV • Unfinished series • SPICY AF • Subtle Nods to so many great Greek myths • Fast paced • Needed a recap in the prologue • Hecate is amazing (as always) • Zofi Backstory • Miscommunication/lack of communication • Check trigger warnings I love this series! the Persephone POVs were amazing and seeing the inner working of Hades adds SO much to this series. I do wish we had a quick recap in the beginning. I'm noticing this trend with a few authors who also do companion series, like this one, alongside their main series. I find the use of recaps extremely beneficial to the reader and it would have helped a lot in this series. This book was also heavier on the spice than the Persephone POV almost to an overly gratuitous level, so do be prepared. As a typical male, Hades is thinking about spice just as much as engaging in it. Once again Scarlett St Clair has done a great job of creating a fantasy world that you are sad to leave when the last page flips. ["
June 5, 2022 Verified Purchase
Subah AhmedHades Superiority 👏👏👏
"3.5⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 I had a hard time reviewing this book. As someone invested in the series, I know that this part of a larger story and sets a foundation. As such, it has some of the hallmarks of a middle book in series with continuing plot lines. When I originally read A Game of Fate, I enjoyed it more than A Touch of Darkness. The same applies for this book. Personally I prefer the Hades POV because there is more action. Also, I connect more with Hades. In the Main series, I’ve gotten annoyed with Persephone at times due to her immaturity. To be fair, Hades has the perspective of thousands of years and multiple lives and Persephone is a new goddess. I love all the references to Greek Mythology! With Hera’s challenges and a deeper understanding into the workings of the Underworld. I didn’t get the Ariadne/Dionysus subplot so much but I think it could be a precursor to their own book. Overall, I liked this book. It’s more than ATOR from Hades’ POV, it’s a story unto itself. And while I enjoy that in application, it also bothers me how much Hades keeps from Persephone. For two people in a committed relationship, it seems like they are at time living separate, disconnected lives. My hope is that when A Touch of Chaos comes out, its dual narration will make for a more connected relationship. Both A Touch of Ruin and A Game of Retribution highlight the growing pains in Hades and Persephone’s relationship. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to reaching A Game of Gods for more Hades adventures. ***I’ve seen a lot of discourse about the audio narration of this book. I will admit when I first started it, it was surprising because that wasn’t what I had pictured for Hades’ voice. However, I think the narrator did well. Overall series rating: A Game of Fate A Touch of Darkness A Game of Retribution A Touch of Malice A Touch of Ruin ["
March 7, 2023 Verified Purchase
GustyLove it
"These books are so fun! It is so interesting to get the story from Hades perspective, and to get insight into the events that Persephone doesn't know or participate in. The spice level is high, but there is still an intricate plot between mortals, demigods, gods, titans, and monsters. Hades and Persephone are my favorite Greek gods, and Scarlett St. Clair brings them to life in such a great way that you can't help but love their characters and personalities. The world is a diverse mash of ancient, magic, and modern. And the supporting characters are lively, fun, and endearing. The sass of Hermes and Hecate never fail to make me smile. ["
July 27, 2023 Verified Purchase
MallorieRepetitive, literally
"The story repeat in Hades perspective in Book 2 was a cool way to start the series, but I was bummed that this Book 4 was set-up the same way. I had already suffered through Persephone’s sufferable first person in Book 3 and found myself skimming this book to get through the same plot despite preferring Hades as the narrator. I would’ve much rather the story progress on than relive it and feeling like I only have read two books so far instead of four - but I’m too far into the series to had to finish. ["
August 29, 2025 Verified Purchase
