A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St. Clair is the sequel to TikTok’s obsession, A Touch of Darkness. This modern spin on Persephone and Hades is marketed as a sexy wattpad-esque read rather than the original tragedy, which is honestly what made me immediately run out to grab the first book.

The month of August saw me depart from a relationship and a job, both of which left me a little burnt out and adrift. So August passed by without me picking up any new stories. However, I have been browsing apps and adding things to my wishlist. Here are four picks I’d like to finish in September, courtesy of #BookTok and Youtube, as well as a platform called Likewise. (I’m keeping the amount rather small since my reading speed is well...not fast. At all.)