Neon Gods by Katee Robert: No Spoilers Book Review
A Scorchingly Hot Modern Retelling of Hades and Persephone
Reviewed by Lee Thorson
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Neon Gods by Katee Robert tells the story of Hades and Persephone in a truly unique way. As a fan of Greek Mythology, I enjoyed the modern twist on the city of Olympus and its power-hungry leaders, as well as the way Hades and Persephone's relationship unfolds. We keep spoilers to a minimum in our book reviews, but some details we deemed not to be major spoilers are shared to help you decide if this is your next read!
Imagine this...
Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over, far from the backstabbing politics and dark secrets. But all that's ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, a ruthless and dangerous man with the power to do whatever he pleases.
With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a deal with Hades...a man she once believed a myth, who awakens her to a very real world that she never knew existed.
Hades has spent his life in the shadows and always intended to stay there. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge he's spent years craving, he agrees to help her—for a price. Yet every breathless night spent tangled together has given Hades a taste for Persephone, and he'll go to war with Olympus itself to keep her close…
Our Opinion:
I really enjoyed this book! The world building was unique and intriguing without being too overbearing. I love the way Hades and Persephone's relationship unfolds. I also enjoyed Persephone as a character, as she is a headstrong and brave young woman. I related to her struggles of being the oldest sibling and looking out for herself while also protecting her family. The explicit scenes were well written and spark the imagination. I would recommend this to readers who enjoy Greek mythology and a little bit of kink.
Tags and Tropes:
Grumpy and Sunshine, Misunderstood MMC, Old Tales with a Twist, Kinky, Exhibitionism, Forced Proximity
Spice Level: 4 out of 5
Trigger Warnings:
These tags came from the authors website - Abuse, Parental death (historical, off-page), assault/attempted assault, explicit sex, guns, blood
Our Favorite Quote:
“Zeus is notorious for not wanting what he considers tarnished goods.” I take a deep breath. “So…tarnish me.”
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