If you're about to start the Hades Saga series, you're in for 2 books of dark, romantic romantasy by Scarlett St. Clair. Average spice: 4/5. Total investment: 832 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Scarlett St. Clair intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, romantic Adult romantasy built around hades pov, dark romance, mythology. 448 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, dark Adult romantasy built around gods, enemies to lovers, mythology. 384 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
A Game of Retribution is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for A Game of Retribution →Read the Hades Saga series in publication order: 1. A Game of Retribution, 2. A Game of Gods. This is the intended reading order by Scarlett St. Clair.
The Hades Saga series has 2 books totaling 832 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Hades Saga series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Hades Saga series is a romantasy series by Scarlett St. Clair with dark, romantic, steamy vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with A Game of Retribution — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for A Game of Retribution breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.