A paranormal woman is drawn to a being of shadow and supernatural power in a dark, dangerous romance. Magic and attraction bind them in ways that defy logic and survival instinct. She discovers that darkness can hold unexpected tenderness.
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Hades & Persephone Reading Order: All 4 Books in Order
A spicy mythology retelling where Hades, God of the Underworld, becomes obsessed with a mortal woman. The series explores dark paranormal romance with Greek mythology reimagined in a modern paranormal setting.
Hades & Persephone is an ongoing series by Scarlett St. Clair. There are 4 numbered books on our shelf.
It starts with A Touch of Darkness (2019), and the newest numbered book out now is A Game of Retribution (2022). The books came out in the same order as their numbers, so release order is reading order.
On our heat scale, all four books we have rated sit at 4 (very spicy). On Goodreads the books average 3.7 stars across 280,000 ratings.
Reading order
All 4 Hades & Persephone books in order
Every book, with release date, heat rating and what it is about. Signed in, tick the circle when you finish one.
The Hades and Persephone trilogy concludes as their marriage faces betrayal, malice, and tests of eternal devotion. Characters sacrifice everything they hold dear as divine schemes come apart and truth emerges. Love, revenge, and acceptance determine the ultimate fate of this couple.
Hades takes the narrative spotlight in this spin-off exploring his perspective and the machinations of the divine world. His past plays out as he manages the weight of his throne and unexpected connections. Power and fate collide in ways he never anticipated.
A mortal girl strikes a bargain with Hades himself to save what she loves, drawing her into a deadly game. Their connection is undeniable, but the rules are treacherous and the stakes are higher than she imagined. A Hades and Persephone mythology retelling with romance, magic, and consequences.
Heat across the series
Heat holds steady across Hades & Persephone: every book we have rated is Very spicy, 4 of 5. What you get in book one is what you get later.
How we rate heat →Hades & Persephone publication order
The books came out in the same order as their numbers, so publication order and reading order are the same list. We do not list a separate in-world chronological order for this series, so we follow the author's numbering.
Publication order
- A Touch of Darkness (2019)
- A Touch of Malice (2021)
- A Game of Fate (2022)
- A Game of Retribution (2022)
Where to start
Start with A Touch of Darkness. It is book one, and every later book builds on it. Read the numbered books in order, which is also the order they came out.
New to romantasy and want something gentler first? Try a Mild pick from our spice guide.
Hades & Persephone reading order FAQ
How many books are in Hades & Persephone?
Hades & Persephone has 4 numbered books.
What order should I read Hades & Persephone in?
Read them in this order: A Touch of Darkness, A Touch of Malice, A Game of Fate, then A Game of Retribution. That is also the order they were published.
Is Hades & Persephone finished?
It is still ongoing. No next book has a date on our release calendar yet. We add it as soon as one is announced.
How spicy is Hades & Persephone?
Every Hades & Persephone book we have rated sits at 4 (very spicy) on our 0 to 5 heat scale. Spice Guide
Where should I start with Scarlett St. Clair?
If you are new to Scarlett St. Clair, Hades & Persephone starts with A Touch of Darkness. Scarlett St. Clair books
