Hades & Persephone books in order

The Hades & Persephone series by Scarlett St. Clair in reading order, a modern retelling of the Greek myth as dark romance.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Touch of Darkness 2019 Scarlett St. Clair Buy
2 A Game of Fate 2020 Scarlett St. Clair Buy
3 A Touch of Ruin 2020 Scarlett St. Clair Buy
4 A Game of Retribution 2021 Scarlett St. Clair Buy
5 A Touch of Malice 2021 Scarlett St. Clair Buy
6 A Game of Gods 2023 Scarlett St. Clair Buy
7 A Touch of Chaos 2024 Scarlett St. Clair Buy

The Hades & Persephone series retells the Greek myth as a modern dark romance. Persephone is a young goddess seeking independence from her controlling mother Demeter, and Hades is the powerful god of the dead who runs a gambling empire. When they meet, the attraction between them is immediate and intense, but their relationship threatens to upend the balance among the gods.

Seven books published between 2019 and 2024 alternate between “Touch” and “Game” titles, telling the story from Persephone’s and Hades’ perspectives respectively. The series became one of the most popular mythological romances on BookTok.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Hades & Persephone series?

There are seven books in the Hades & Persephone series, published between 2019 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Hades & Persephone series?

The first book in the Hades & Persephone series is A Touch of Darkness, published in 2019.

How does the Hades & Persephone series retell the myth?

The series sets the myth of Hades and Persephone in a modern world where Greek gods live among humans. Persephone is a young goddess trying to find independence, and Hades is the god of the dead who runs a gambling empire. Their relationship unfolds across seven books with alternating Touch and Game titles.

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