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leslinj's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I think this book could have been better with more world building and more exploration of both main characters.
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
jennyeliseq's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
uranaishi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, War, Alcohol, Blood, Dementia, Medical content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
oakleylynch's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Eating disorder, Medical content, Classism, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse, Stalking, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, War, and Misogyny
While it never explicitly states it has anything to do with an eating disorder, Persephone does have quite a few times in which she puts eating on the back burner and Hades makes her eat.ashleycmms's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Stalking, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Classism, Body horror, Blood, Death, Murder, Violence, Death of parent, War, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Grief, and Alcohol
plumpaperbacks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Currently cackling at past me saying I was ‘uncomfortable with the smut.’ Oh, how things have changed. Throughout the year, I’ve been seeking out various Katee Robert books because I’ve wanted smut. I never, ever thought I’d say that, but here I am. I love it here. It’s fun. XD
It was so good to be back with Persephone and Hades. Fierce clever girl x soft simp boy will forever be a superior trope, and they deliver it in spades. I think this is my favorite retelling of their story—it’s new and unique while still bringing in some classic details, it’s cute and funny and spicy. It’s perfect. They’re perfect. 🖤
We might be getting 10 Dark Olympus books, but there’s no ‘saving the best for last’ here. Katee Robert really decided to start this series with a bang, and honestly, I don’t think she can top this. (No innuendos intended. ;))
[first read, January 2022]
I DNFed this book back in August 2021 because, while I really liked the characters, I was uncomfortable with the smut and BDSM elements. However, Neon Gods has been in the back of my mind since then, and finally I decided to give it a second chance and just skip the explicit scenes. I really wanted to finish it, and figured it deserved a fair chance.
I didn’t expect to absolutely adore the book, or for it to be my first five-star read of 2022. I didn’t expect to find an adorable couple on the other side of the smut, one that delivered both grumpy/sunshine and obsessed boy, or for Persephone and Hades to completely steal my heart. I certainly didn’t expect the final quarter of the book to be so damn intense and make my emotions skyrocket as I sped through the final chapters even faster than I had the rest of the story.
I found the fraught politics of Olympus both disgusting and fascinating. I don’t entirely understand how Olympus fits into the modern world or where it is, but whatever. I can overlook that.
Also, I’d like to take a moment to say I freaking love Persephone’s sisters. I especially love Callisto and Psyche; I’m very excited for the latter’s book, and lowkey disappointed we’re not getting one for the former. This is absolutely me projecting, but I could see the eldest Dimitriou as an angry lesbian and getting a cute, soft girlfriend. Just saying, Ms. Robert. Just saying….. (Update: we are, in fact, getting a Callisto book, and even if it’s not going to be what I imagined, I’m very excited for it.)
So, overall, this book majorly surprised me. I stayed up all night to marathon it in its entirety and don’t regret a single thing. I’m glad Katee Robert has an extensive backlog and several upcoming releases, because I’m now insatiably curious. Although I have a feeling that none of her other books can top this one, because Persephone, Hades and their adorable puppies have stolen my heart. 🖤 (No, “puppies” isn’t a euphemism. It’s not one I’ve heard of, but just clarifying, just in case, hahah.)
Representation
- queer protagonists (both are attracted to multiple genders)
- side characters of color
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Murder
All things tagged minor occurred prior to the story and are briefly discussed throughout the book. One protagonist has a couple of panic attacks, but they’re not long or in any way prominent.doughtah's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
thekassarole's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Stalking
a_libra_library's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Stalking, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, and Eating disorder