A Touch of Darkness Quotes: Best Lines from the Series

You thought we were done with the Hades x Persephone saga, dear bookworms? Well, you were wrong! Because a summary and a suggested reading order for Scarlett St. Clair’s A Touch of Darkness may be enough for some, but not for us. We had to write one last post, collecting the most tantalizing first book quotes, so you won’t have to.

An ideal read for romance readers with a pending book club membership, a penchant for romantasy and Ancient Greek mythology retellings, A Touch of Darkness brings new life to Olympian lore, Greek myths with a Hades and Persephone retelling, in times when Hades and Aphrodite own clubs and Zeus has a marketing firm. 

Don’t forget to check out our Blood of Hercules summary and characters’ breakdown, for an extra spicy Greek Mythology retelling with just a touch of reverse harem. And in case you want to bawl your eyes out, here is our The Song of Achilles book review. 

A Touch of Darkness

Let’s dive into our list of A Touch of Darkness quotes!

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10 Empowering Quotes from Persephone’s Journey

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1. “Respect could build an empire. Trust could make it unbreakable. Love could make it last forever.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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2. “‘How can they heal if they don’t possess memory?’ ‘No soul has ever healed by dwelling on the past,’ Thanatos answered.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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3. “I can’t imagine what that’s like. To exist in the world without really knowing who you are.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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4. “There is rage. There is passion. There is darkness.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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5. “I’m not interested in romanticizing Hades for doing something all men should be doing.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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6. “I am Persephone, Goddess of Spring, and if you would like to keep your fleeting life, then you will obey me.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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7. “Being meant for each other didn't mean perfection or even happiness.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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8. “Love is a selfish reason to bring the dead back.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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9. “You are the worst wager he’s ever made.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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10. “But just so we’re clear, I don’t want to talk to you because you are a manipulator, you never take responsibility for your mistakes, and you kissed me when I specifically told you not to, which makes you a predator.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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15 Love Quotes to Send You Directly to Hades’ Realm

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1. “They say Hades is protective of his realm, and while that is true, it isn’t about power. He cares for his people, protects them, and he takes it personally if anyone is harmed. If you belong to him, he will tear the world apart to save you.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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2. “‘I have waited lifetimes for you,’ he said as if it was an oath he was swearing upon every star in the sky, every drop of water in the ocean, every soul in the entire universe. ‘I know it.’”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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3. “Hades chuckled, leaning in so that when he spoke, his breath caressed her lips. ‘Oh, darling. You don't know what I'm capable of.’”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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4. “He was beautiful in a dark way—in a way that promised heartbreak.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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5. “His smile matched hers, and it made her heart beat harder in her chest.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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6. “You are my queen. Only you hold sway over me.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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7. “‘Tell me you lied.’

‘I thought words meant nothing.’

‘Your words matter. Only yours.’”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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8. “The God of the Dead had eyes like the universe—vibrant, alive, vast. She was lost in them and all they promised.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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9. “He was sin incarnate. She could feel it in the way her body responded to his—and she didn't want him to know.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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10. “As for me, well—you will always be the ruler of my heart.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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11. “I want you. Be my first. Be my everything.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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12. “When his lips met hers, she lost her grip on reality.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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13. “Say something so I can be mad at you again.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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14. “It was like he starved for her.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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15. “Love is not a weakness, it's a strength. It's what connects us to each other, what keeps us going when everything else is falling apart.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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5 Bonus Sinfully Spicy Lines from Hades & Persephone

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1. “You want to fuck me with this crown; I want to fuck a god.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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2. “‘Let me worship you,’ he said.

She remembered the words she had whispered to him in the back of the limo after La Rose. You will worship me, and I won't even have to order you. His request felt sinful and devious, and she reveled in it.

She answered, ‘Yes.’”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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3. “No, Lady Persephone. Trust me, when we fuck, you'll remember.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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4. “Darling, that's only the start of what I want to do to you.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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5. “You are beautiful. I have never wanted like I want with you.”

― Scarlett St. Clair, A Touch of Darkness

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Final Thoughts

If you are looking for your next romance book that is BookTok approved and has an amazing love story, then this Hades and Persephone series is for you! Especially if it’s your first time venturing into fantasy romance, these fantasy novels are light, easy to read, yet will keep you awake till dawn. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the story of A Touch of Darkness?

Persephone, the Goddess of Spring and daughter of Demeter, lives in the mortal world and more specifically New Athens. There she meets Hades, the God of the Dead, and they make a bargain. To fulfill her end of the bargain, Persephone travels to the Underworld where she meets many mythical creatures like Minthe, Hecate, Hermes, Thanatos, etc. Despite their differences, their attraction draws them together, and they find themselves falling for each other. 

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How do Hades and Persephone's relationship evolve throughout A Touch of Darkness?

In A Touch of Darkness, Hades and Persephone first meet and fall in love. Persephone is called to overcome her prejudices and fear, and accept and love Hades. In A Touch of Ruin, with their relationship known to the public, Persephone’s identity is threatened to be revealed. Demeter lashes out to break their engagement in A Touch of Malice, book three of the series. The story concludes with A Touch of Chaos, where Persephone and Hades must fight for humanity and all they love.

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