Neon Gods (Dark Olympus #1) By Katee Robert

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He was supposed to be a myth.But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell...he was, quite simply, mine.*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that's as sinful as it is sweet.*Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. But all that's ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city's dark facade.With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devil's bargain with a man she once believed a myth...a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed.Hades has spent his life in the shadows, and he has no intention of stepping into the light. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge he's spent years craving, it's all the excuse he needs 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..."Deliciously inventive...Red-hot."—Publishers Weekly STARRED"I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS."—Mimi Koehler for The Nerd Dailey.

  • Product Features

    • Author- Katee Robert
    • Publisher- Sourcebooks
    • Publication Date- 06-01-2021
    • Page Count- 384
    • Hardcover
    • Age Range- Adult
    • Romance
    • Product Dimensions- 8.1 H x 5.5 W x 1.2 D
    • ISBN-13- 9781728231730

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  • The product is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, featuring captivating romance with sizzling chemistry between the lead characters.
  • Reviewers praise the vivid world-building that blends urban and mythological elements, as well as the skilled storytelling.
  • However, some felt the plot lacked depth and the protagonist's character was not fully developed.
  • Additionally, a few readers found the level of sexual content to be excessive.
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MaraV
2 months ago

The worst!

Hated it on the first chapter! Especially if you love Greek mythology. Had to read for a book club. I forced myself to get to chapter 10. Everyone was not pleased with this book. “Gods” positions of powers are voted on. Haras position is claimed when Zeus marries. There’s no yearning or buildup for the relationship between hades and Persephone, they just get down and dirty right then and there! It’s unnecessarily explicit for no reason. There are repetitive phrases that just don’t need to be. I can rant on about how terrible this book is.

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kmaci44
7 months ago

IM OBSESSED

their story was sexy and real and romantic and spicy and you just keep wanting more. i love it. i just want to read all about them in all stages of their love.😭

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Rex29
1 year ago
from TN

Good Retelling and Romance Story

Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 The consent in Persephone and Hades’s relationship was important, and I enjoyed reading a book where consent was an important topic and point in the relationship. Persephone’s relationship with her three sisters is adorable, relatable, and inspiring in the way of trying to love and protect one’s siblings amid backstabbing political and dangerous situations. The way the book showcased the various ways in which power can drive a person to do evil things such as killing one to three of their wives was well-done and intriguing to see. The blooming, quirky, and sassy banter and friendship between Persephone, Hades, Hermes, and Dionysus bring a relatable feature and human-like nature to the story and the characters that are quite enjoyable. The writing was easy to understand, read, and imaginative at points. The book could have used more information on the way the people were selected to take over as one of the thirteen and the powerful political system to help readers better understand the nature and hand that the thirteen and politics play in everyone’s lives in the book. While I enjoyed Persephone and Hades’s friendship and relationship, it did feel quite instant-lovey and the book seemed to focus more on the sexual side of their relationship than the emotional or mental side of it. I think the book would have benefitted from more of the emotional and mental connection between Persephone and Hades being shown more or well-balanced with the sexual side of their relationship in the way of allowing a better knowledge and connection of the readers to the characters and their relationship. The plot was intriguing and was good but did feel a bit lost and unorganized in the end which could have been done on purpose by the author to represent the chaos of the situations occurring in the book. Overall, the book was a good retelling of the Hades and Persephone relationship and story. Recommended for anyone over the age of 18 looking for a somewhat similar but also unique Hades and Persephone retelling.

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Emzy Strong
2 years ago
from Denver

Absolutely wonderful

This is an amazing story. I love the use and manipulation of the Greek mythology. The characters are so rich and bold. The plot has so much intrigue and emotion. The spice was amazing. The world building was so featured and creative. I absolutely adored everything that this book is. Such an wonderful book.

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Nrmartin
2 years ago

A good read

I love Greek mythology and this was a fun retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone. I like the modernization and making Olympus its own city.

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Rynaragi
2 years ago

Wattpad smut for 19 year olds

So many plot holes. This book makes no sense. Save your money. The whole series is the same thing, different characters.

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B&NCarlyR
2 years ago
from B&N Home Office

Otherworldly

Is Katee Robert a god? Because the hold she has on me is not natural. Plans for tonight? To go get my hands on the next in series.

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Trin95
2 years ago
from New york

Unbelievably good

My friend handed me the book, and said, “I’d think you’d like this.” I’d been staring at the section looking for something & nothing seemed good enough. She handed me this. I looked at the cover , seen it was modernized Hades & Persephone & immediately got it. I didn’t even realize it was smut until someone told me (I hadn’t gotten to the smut yet) & Jesus Christ was it good. I live Hades & Persephone in general, along w Greek mythology so to have this book retell it in such an interesting, creative new way.. it’s unbelievably good. It’s so interesting. It only gets better as you go on. I love this book way too much. I’m making my mom read it lol. It has a little twist towards the end. Once I really started reading it. I literally had to force myself to put it down. Hades is just .. perfection. I love how he’s written so much.

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