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perpetualpages's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.25
octaviaatlas's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.0
annabelle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Very much a friends to idiots to lovers story.
I really enjoy these characters and the world. The story sucked me in for the most part… it did drag a little in the middle but it picked up again. And Athena annoyed the shit out of me sometimes but we still love her.
RM Virtues just knows how to write a dark yet fun and sexy romance 💘
I really enjoy these characters and the world. The story sucked me in for the most part… it did drag a little in the middle but it picked up again. And Athena annoyed the shit out of me sometimes but we still love her.
RM Virtues just knows how to write a dark yet fun and sexy romance 💘
goldberg_sara6's review
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
4.5
dhee_pa's review against another edition
5.0
The she didn't want me here moment to worrying another person can share something that he can't. These two people want to be enough for their partner in their own ways. Even as they figuring out what's holding them back they never truly let each other down. It is ingrained in who they are from jump. I hope this bk gets its due because I see the caliber as well as the improvement. Nuance. Friendship. Top tier.
blreese's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
iviarelle's review
Maybe I'm just in a reading rut, maybe this one's just not to my tastes... I really want to like this one, because I like the world Virtues has set up, but I can't quite get a handle on Dio or Athena. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, I'm just having trouble figuring out why Dio and Athena are so special as to be worth the read a a couple, or how they're supposed to fit together.
I'll come back to it eventually, hopefully I'll be able to finish and give it a better review.
I'll come back to it eventually, hopefully I'll be able to finish and give it a better review.
queerlyreading's review
3.0
“And maybe in many ways, Dionysos was in fact her weakness. However, he was also her greatest strength.”
Let Me In by R. M. Virtues is the third instalment in the Gods of Hunger series. Unfortunately, it’s also the first novel in this series that I didn’t wholeheartedly enjoy.
Now, that is to no fault of Virtues, who is an incredible author and has crafted such an amazing world throughout this series.
Honestly, if this book wasn’t part of what is STILL one of my favourite series’ ever, I wouldn’t have picked it up. But that is simply the risk of series’ that follows different couples, in my opinion. Not every single dynamic is going to be for you, which I think is totally fine!
The third book in the Gods of Hunger series specifically follows Athena and Dionysos on their journey from best friends-to-lovers. With Zeus gone and everything changing, Athena is finding it difficult to break free from the chains he wrapped around her as a girl. Having to constantly worry about Dionysos only makes that more difficult. Dionysos, who grasps an opportunity to prove he’s more than a winemaker.
They are sent on a peace-seeking mission to the ailing city of Thassos to try and strike a treaty. But things don’t go to plan, and forces working against them see to that.
Which, was actually one of the things I liked most about this book. Virtues continues to craft such an exciting world. Filled with riveting political intrigue, the best part of this book (for me) was the continued efforts of Khaos Falls as Hades works to cement himself and his reign. There are a few moments throughout the book that focus heavily on the movements he’s making as a ruler, and we see through Athena a different side to his political movements.
Sharp-minded, it was interesting to be in Athena’s head during these moments. Watching her put together information was intriguing, and those were some of my favourite moments. Seeing more of this political side was a lot of fun!
Sadly, that was the only time I enjoyed being in Athena’s head.
One of the biggest issues I had with getting into this book and really enjoying it was Athena. I just… didn’t like her. And while I do understand her, her motivations, and the reasons she makes the decisions she does, I simply just could not stand her.
We did not connect. And while I DO think that she’s an interesting character who tries to force herself to make decisions solely based on logic — while often being swayed by emotion — I just couldn’t wait for her POV to be over with.
With that said, I DID love Dionysos, who is big and soft and isn’t afraid of being in love with his best friend. He is probably one of my favourite characters in this entire universe, and I absolutely adored him. He’s just… he’s so good. So simple and so good and he has such a huge heart. Also, he probably gives the best hugs in the whole world, and I need one of them right now.
I think that Let Me In will be a book that a lot of people love. The friends-to-lovers romance is done well, with their deep-rooted friendship being the centre of their affection for one another. The writing is clear, concise, and impactful. The smut — which I didn’t enjoy for personal reasons — was well-written, and the ever expansive world of Khaos Falls continues to enchant me.
While this one was a miss for me, I strongly recommend checking it out!
Let Me In by R. M. Virtues is the third instalment in the Gods of Hunger series. Unfortunately, it’s also the first novel in this series that I didn’t wholeheartedly enjoy.
Now, that is to no fault of Virtues, who is an incredible author and has crafted such an amazing world throughout this series.
Honestly, if this book wasn’t part of what is STILL one of my favourite series’ ever, I wouldn’t have picked it up. But that is simply the risk of series’ that follows different couples, in my opinion. Not every single dynamic is going to be for you, which I think is totally fine!
The third book in the Gods of Hunger series specifically follows Athena and Dionysos on their journey from best friends-to-lovers. With Zeus gone and everything changing, Athena is finding it difficult to break free from the chains he wrapped around her as a girl. Having to constantly worry about Dionysos only makes that more difficult. Dionysos, who grasps an opportunity to prove he’s more than a winemaker.
They are sent on a peace-seeking mission to the ailing city of Thassos to try and strike a treaty. But things don’t go to plan, and forces working against them see to that.
Which, was actually one of the things I liked most about this book. Virtues continues to craft such an exciting world. Filled with riveting political intrigue, the best part of this book (for me) was the continued efforts of Khaos Falls as Hades works to cement himself and his reign. There are a few moments throughout the book that focus heavily on the movements he’s making as a ruler, and we see through Athena a different side to his political movements.
Sharp-minded, it was interesting to be in Athena’s head during these moments. Watching her put together information was intriguing, and those were some of my favourite moments. Seeing more of this political side was a lot of fun!
Sadly, that was the only time I enjoyed being in Athena’s head.
One of the biggest issues I had with getting into this book and really enjoying it was Athena. I just… didn’t like her. And while I do understand her, her motivations, and the reasons she makes the decisions she does, I simply just could not stand her.
We did not connect. And while I DO think that she’s an interesting character who tries to force herself to make decisions solely based on logic — while often being swayed by emotion — I just couldn’t wait for her POV to be over with.
With that said, I DID love Dionysos, who is big and soft and isn’t afraid of being in love with his best friend. He is probably one of my favourite characters in this entire universe, and I absolutely adored him. He’s just… he’s so good. So simple and so good and he has such a huge heart. Also, he probably gives the best hugs in the whole world, and I need one of them right now.
I think that Let Me In will be a book that a lot of people love. The friends-to-lovers romance is done well, with their deep-rooted friendship being the centre of their affection for one another. The writing is clear, concise, and impactful. The smut — which I didn’t enjoy for personal reasons — was well-written, and the ever expansive world of Khaos Falls continues to enchant me.
While this one was a miss for me, I strongly recommend checking it out!
cakt1991's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Let Me In is the third book in R.M. Virtues’ Gods of Hunger mythological retellings series. It might be able to function as a stand-alone, as the romance is self-contained, but it’s highly recommended you read the previous installments to come to grips with the world of Khaos Falls Virtues has created. The author specifically notes that the prior book, Keep Me Close, is best read before this one at least (while I have read that one, I did not review it publicly).
Going into the third book, after having enjoyed those first two, I really liked this one. I was quite surprised this one was so much longer than the prior one, especially given that the first two (especially book one) were such fast reads. But it never feels bogged down in pacing, as there’s a lot going on, both on a bigger, pantheon-level scale and a more intimate, romantic one. The interpersonal relationships between the reimagined gods are so fun, and I love the balance between humanizing them, while there still being an otherworldly quality to them and their environs.
Based on my elementary knowledge of Greek mythology; Athena has always been one of my favorite goddesses, and this version absolutely cements that for me. And while I never thought much of Dionysos before, considering him more of the Greek mythological version of the party boy, I really appreciate the depth the story gave him. The two of them have so many similarities and parallels, including each being connected to Zeus and Hades, respectively, which has shaped each of their worldviews. I rooted for both of them to navigate their respective issues and finally be together. And not only is the sexual tension (and culmination of it!) super hot, but it’s matched by great external stakes that kept me on the edge of my seat!
This is a great installment in a fabulous series, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for fresh tales on Greek mythology.
Let Me In is the third book in R.M. Virtues’ Gods of Hunger mythological retellings series. It might be able to function as a stand-alone, as the romance is self-contained, but it’s highly recommended you read the previous installments to come to grips with the world of Khaos Falls Virtues has created. The author specifically notes that the prior book, Keep Me Close, is best read before this one at least (while I have read that one, I did not review it publicly).
Going into the third book, after having enjoyed those first two, I really liked this one. I was quite surprised this one was so much longer than the prior one, especially given that the first two (especially book one) were such fast reads. But it never feels bogged down in pacing, as there’s a lot going on, both on a bigger, pantheon-level scale and a more intimate, romantic one. The interpersonal relationships between the reimagined gods are so fun, and I love the balance between humanizing them, while there still being an otherworldly quality to them and their environs.
Based on my elementary knowledge of Greek mythology; Athena has always been one of my favorite goddesses, and this version absolutely cements that for me. And while I never thought much of Dionysos before, considering him more of the Greek mythological version of the party boy, I really appreciate the depth the story gave him. The two of them have so many similarities and parallels, including each being connected to Zeus and Hades, respectively, which has shaped each of their worldviews. I rooted for both of them to navigate their respective issues and finally be together. And not only is the sexual tension (and culmination of it!) super hot, but it’s matched by great external stakes that kept me on the edge of my seat!
This is a great installment in a fabulous series, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for fresh tales on Greek mythology.
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