A Touch of Ruin (Hades x Persephone #2), by Scarlett St. Clair (softback, english edition)

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"Darling, I would burn this world for you."

A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St. Clair
(Softback — Hades x Persephone Saga, Book 3 of 7)

The dark mythology romance where love becomes the most dangerous bargain of all.

Persephone's relationship with Hades has gone public — and the resulting media storm threatens to expose her as the Goddess of Spring. Everyone seems eager to warn her away from the God of the Dead, armed with the darkest chapters of his past. But nothing could prepare her for what comes next.

A horrible tragedy leaves Persephone's heart in ruin. And Hades refuses to help. Desperate, she takes matters into her own hands — striking bargains that lead to severe consequences. Faced with a side of Hades she never knew and a crushing loss she cannot outrun, Persephone is left with one devastating question: can she truly become his queen?

In a world where gods play with fate and love is never without cost, ruin may be the only way forward.

Why readers can't put this down:

• 🖤 That iconic quote — "Darling, I would burn this world for you." Need we say more?
• 🔥 High emotional stakes — tragedy, betrayal, and a love pushed to its breaking point
• ⚡ Slow-burn tension — the push and pull between Persephone and Hades intensifies
• 🏛️ Greek mythology reimagined — gods, media, and modern New Greece collide
• 👤 A morally grey MMC — commanding, complex, and devastatingly romantic
• 📖 448 pages of dark mythological romance you won't want to end

Perfect for readers who love:
Greek mythology retellings · Dark fantasy romance · Morally grey heroes · Emotional slow-burn · Fans of Madeline Miller, Jennifer L. Armentrout & Emily Wilde

But what stood out wasn't the mythology.

It was the themes underneath.

🖤 Love That Costs More Than You Expected
🖤 Grief and the Bargains We Make in Desperation
🖤 Learning to Trust Someone Who Keeps Secrets
🖤 What It Means to Choose a Life You Weren't Born Into
🖤 The God Who Would Burn the World — and the Goddess Learning to Rule It

At Dark Rose, we believe stories are often about far more than their plot.

You may never find yourself striking bargains with gods or navigating a media storm in modern New Greece.

But you may know what it feels like to make a desperate choice when grief takes over, to love someone whose past you don't fully understand, or to wonder whether you are truly capable of becoming who you need to be.

👤 Recommended Age: 18+

⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
Dark themes • Grief • Loss • Power imbalance • Morally complex situations • Violence

✨ Best for readers who love:
Greek Mythology • Dark Fantasy Romance • Morally Grey Heroes • Slow-Burn • Hades x Persephone • Scarlett St. Clair

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Light Romance • Contemporary Fiction • Standalone Stories • Fast-Burn Romance

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback
• Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 33 mm
• Pages: 448
• Author: Scarlett St. Clair
• Series: Hades x Persephone Saga, Book 3 of 7
• Published: 30 November 2021

"In a world where gods play with fate and love is never without cost... ruin may be the only way forward."