Reading Order Guide
Hades X Persephone Reading Order
Complete Order
All 4 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Hades X Persephone series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
A Touch of Darkness
A dark, steamy Adult romantasy built around enemies to lovers, hades and persephone, mythology retelling. 336 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
A Touch of Ruin
A dark, angsty Adult romantasy built around hades and persephone, jealousy, gods. 416 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
A Touch of Malice
A dark, romantic Adult romantasy built around wedding, gods, power struggle. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
A Touch of Chaos
A epic, dark Adult romantasy built around war of gods, final battle, love. 448 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Hades X Persephone Series Questions
Read the Hades X Persephone series in publication order: 1. A Touch of Darkness, 2. A Touch of Ruin, 3. A Touch of Malice, 4. A Touch of Chaos. This is the intended reading order by Scarlett St.
The Hades X Persephone series has 4 books totaling 1,600 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Hades X Persephone series runs 4.0/5 average spice, ranging from 4 to 4. Expect heat.
Start with A Touch of Darkness — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for A Touch of Darkness breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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