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A Touch of Malice: Hades & Persephone, Book 3
by Scarlett St. Clair
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About this book
Persephone and Hades are finally engaged, but their hard-won happiness faces a devastating ultimatum. Enraged by the union, Demeter unleashes a relentless, supernatural blizzard that paralyzes New Greece, vowing to bury the city in ice unless her daughter severs all ties with the God of the Dead. As the storm threatens to destroy everything in its path, the conflict escalates beyond a mere family feud, drawing the attention of the Olympian council.
Forced to navigate the treacherous shifting loyalties of the gods, Persephone finds her autonomy under siege. The deities are fractured: some favor the union, while others prepare for an all-out war against Hades to prevent it. Caught between her mother’s suffocating control and her own desire for a life with the man who claims her heart, Persephone must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for love.
As the threat of divine warfare looms, the lines between protector and captor blur, and the couple must prove that their bond is strong enough to survive the wrath of Olympus. In a realm where promises are as dangerous as blades, Persephone discovers that the cost of her freedom may be the fate of the world itself.
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What readers are saying
S. GutiérrezBLOODY FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
"The myth of Hades and Persephone continues in this enthralling episode of the series. We them work through issues regular people face everyday, and the way the author handles the pain, the trauma, the grieving process and the aftermath of all these emotions is all anyone can ask for. By taking into account the veracity of these experiences, she genuinely portrays a character we can all connect with (even if Persephone is a goddess). . . Honestly, I can say that this book series has helped me cope with numerous unfortunate traumas in my life. That is why I do not take it lightly when I say this book is a BLOODY MASTERPIECE. Scarlett, I have no idea if you read these reviews, and even if you don't, whomever you are - the heart and soul poured into this book is extraordinary. I've lost my fair share of loved ones and dealt with more trauma than most people have at my age, but never had no one, especially an author, made me feel like my pain was valid. The words in this book have helped me in way only those who've experienced the pain Persephone goes through can understand. "Grief means we loved fiercely…and if that is all anyone ever has to say about either one of us in the end, I think we lived our best life.” ["
May 25, 2021 Verified Purchase
Thalia McBrideI love this series!
"The story of Hades and Persephone is one that I have always found fascinating. The fact that now I get to see a fun, intense, sexy side of this story makes my heart soar. The third installation of the HadesxPersephone series, A TOUCH OF MALICE feels refreshing, is well written, and gives the characters we’ve grown to love even more depth than before. I enjoy the relationship Sephy and Hades shared and in MALICE St. Clair dove in head first, exploring trauma, trust, and the nitty gritty side of relationships that most people tend to ignore when writing. At the end of the day all Sephy wants is to be with the love of her life and there has always been SOMETHING standing in their way. I think things really come to a head in MALICE not just between Hades and Seph but in general and the reader gets a really great look at how far people (and gods) will go for their love. I also must say that I love the way St. Clair used sex as a tether for Hades and Seph and while these scenes were AMAZING (in detail and emotion) I felt like they were also always really important moments for both characters, especially in this book. The ending had me in tears and honestly stressed. AH I just can’t say enough fun positive things of the HadesxPersephone series. Thank you Scarlett for writing another epic story! ["
July 1, 2021 Verified Purchase
AngelicaGreek Gods…count me in
"This is book 3 in the Hades and Persephone retelling and it doesn’t disappoint! There is love, Greek gods, smut, laughter, action, and a cliff hanger. What more could one want? ["
September 30, 2025 Verified Purchase
hannah bishopCompletely and hopelessly addicted!
"Umm WHAT??!! This book is by far my absolute FAVORITE in the series. I cannot put into words how much this book rocked my world. Scarlett St Clair wields her knowledge of Greek Mythology masterfully in A Touch of Malice. I finished this book in one day because I just couldn’t put it down. This book continues with Hades and Persephone slowly learning to communicate with each other. I absolutely loved the way the author wrote about Persephone’s PTSD from her experience in A Touch of Ruin. The character development for Persephone was so well written and Percy is SUCH A BADASS. Plus the spice in this book is HOT. By far the spiciest of this series for sure. The world building in this book has me reeling . Honestly I never missed a beat throughout this book and was enraptured in this amazing character arc for Hades and Persephone. I also loved the conversations about grieving and learning to live with the hurt that losing Lexa caused. It made me tear up honestly because she made the emotional components to this book so completely relatable. I completely recommend this book!! I have no idea what I will do with my life until the next one comes out, but I’m definitely a fan. ["
May 26, 2021 Verified Purchase
