Review: A Game of Fate by Scarlett St Clair

I'm a simple person--if I see a Hades and Persephone retelling, I buy it.

Hades is one of my favorite Greek Gods. And while the original myth implies (not just implies, he is) Hades is abusive, I read retellings because they always change the narrative. When I read this, I immediately thought of my other favorite Hades and Persephone retelling, Neon Gods, and while Scarlett and Katee are different people, they both managed to win my heart. They also both write INCREDIBLE spice. I've been wanting to read a purely Hades perspective for quite some time, and I am so glad I picked this one up at Books a Million. Hades in this retelling has a very dark heart, and he's been through a lot. He doesn't bother disproving lies about him because he doesn't really care--he's used to being alone. Persephone changes him and makes him want to be better. The Halcyon Project shows that he is kind, and that he has compassion. Even outside of Hades, I love the way the other Gods are portrayed--Hecate is another favorite of mine, and I grew attached quickly. I do like that Zeus is an asshole in this one too--every retelling I've read has kept true to that. I also love the keeping of Hades loving dogs, it was similar to Neon Gods in that perspective--Hades may have a dark side, but he loves his dogs. I keep mentioning Neon Gods not because I think it's a copy or anything of the sort, but because I loved it as much as I loved A Game of Fate.
Also, I know I planned on not buying any books this month, but I ordered the sequel because I am a SIMP, DOWN BAD, FOR HADES.