Reviews tagging 'Misogyny'

Neon goden by Katee Robert

50 reviews

moodreadmoonchild's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

this book never stops being good. a broody, cinnamon roll Hades, an empowered Persephone, and a really interesting take on greek myth retellings. Katee Robert is an insta-buy author for me for a reason. this was the book that started it all and it was one of the best decisions i ever made. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, Misogyny, and Death

Minor: Death of parent

rwmccormic's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Hot romance with plenty of kink throughout!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, and Misogyny

Moderate: Classism, Death of parent, Gun violence, Murder, War, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Gaslighting, Trafficking, and Stalking

ashybear02's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Sexual content

wrensreadingroom's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Eating disorder, Death, Sexual content, Misogyny, Medical content, Grief, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Addiction, Murder, Gun violence, Vomit, Blood, Violence, Death of parent, Cursing, and Alcohol

allisonmspiers's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Murder

Moderate: Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Misogyny

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, War, and Kidnapping

There is also content that would likely be triggering for those with eating disorders/body image issues in this book.

mattiedancer's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

Writing: 3.25⭐️/5 

I think the writing – while lacking some qualities I look for – was consistent throughout. While it didn’t add to the depth of either the characters or the story, it also didn’t pull me out of the story. 

Characters: 2.75⭐️/5

I wanted so much more from the characters. I feel like they fall flat as both regular people and “gods,” with their powers vaguely (if at all) explored. The characters also felt secondary to situations. It felt like the most important fact was to position characters in certain spots for pivotal scenes, but beyond that, they lacked depth. 

Plot: 2.75⭐️/5 

While I’m a sucker for a Hades-Persephone story, this one fell short. The premise sets up a Mafia-romance read, which in and of itself is fine, but is replaced by Greek gods. The gods live in Olympus, which is a normal city but also not, for reasons we’re never clearly given. The fantasy elements fall short because it’s never really explained how they work. The overarching plot, while somewhat following the myth of Persephone and Hades, isn’t clearly told. If you’re looking for an easy read without too much attention to plot (and more on the spice factor) then it might work, but it didn’t stand out for me.

Who Should Read This Book? 

• Someone looking for spicy sex scenes
• Those who like fantasy erotica
• Readers looking for a preference for spice over plot

Content Warnings? 

• Sexual content, sexual harassment, sexism, injury, death, misogyny

Post-Reading Rating:  2⭐️/5

Meh. I feel more confused why I kept reading.

Final Rating: 2.75⭐️/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Murder, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, and Sexual content

Moderate: Blood, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Death, and Misogyny

pam_'s review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Minor: Domestic abuse, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, and Classism

Take a shot anytime someone says "my people".

rxxmrtnz's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Murder, Self harm, and Stalking

bangiebangs's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Update April 2023 (5*)
I re-read this book and gave it a full 5* on the second time. It might be that after having finished all currently published books of the series (plus Wicked Villains) the depth and foreshadowing here just hit differently and made it even more enjoyable than on the first read. 
I have a feeling that this won't be my last re-read either, so can recommend this (again), even after reading 60+ dark romances in between. What a journey it's been!

Review Nov 2022 (4.75*)
I really loved this retelling of the old Hades/Persephone myth! It has a nice story like, and I really appreciated that the whole arch was one book, rather than - as so often happens now - a trilogy. That said, I wish it was longer! 
I particularly loved the representation: everyone seems to be casually queer (this is just given as a normal thing, rather than made a topic in itself); consent is a huge topic throughout, whether on explicit sex scenes (of which there are a couple, oh my, and they are very RACK type of kinky) or topics like childhood neglect/ caring for oneself etc. I thought this was done in a really intelligent and engaging way. 

I will likely re-read at some point, and am already looking at more books in the Dark Olympus series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Misogyny

hangeken's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Suicide, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Murder, Misogyny, and Violence

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Stalking, Gore, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

This book was honestly amazing. Just the layout and how the story is told

plus all the raunchy erotica

it is a must read for mature readers!!