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angelatok's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 because I like the original story and the kink. Overall a bit slow.
rekushiiii's review
2.0
The book starts off getting straight down to business, immediately throwing you into a modern re-telling of an Olympus filled with extravagance. But it's like jumping into a pool without knowing how deep it is—you're left wondering who these characters were before they became gods. And even then I'm not even sure whether they're gods or not..? They refer to themselves as humans but also descended from gods but only certain people are and others are voted in somehow? Or appointed? This leads to sooo many other questions: Did Persephone always have that name or was it given to her after her mother became Demeter? Where is Olympus exactly if they used to live in the fields outside of it? It's a bit confusing and feels like a pretty huge plot hole (not that this story is anything more than porn with plot).
Unfortunately, it oftentimes feels like a "My family sold me off to One Direction" fanfic that I would've written in middle school. The pace rushes forward furiously, missing the depth and detail one would usually expect from a typical dark romantasy. The story moves so quickly that it feels like an afterthought to porn, especially when Persephone suddenly offers herself up for sex the first night they meet. Like don't get me wrong I'm sure he's a good-looking guy but bffr.
Despite this, things heat up a bit when it comes to the sexy scenes. The passion between Hades and Persephone is intense and captivating, providing some excitement in an otherwise shaky story; I also really like the emphasis on consent. They aren't the hottest scenes I've ever read but they're certainly not the worst.
In conclusion, "Neon Gods" offers a hot romance in a modern Olympus, but it's held back by its rushed plot and lack of world building. While the steamy scenes may keep readers hooked, the lack of depth in other areas leaves something to be desired.
Unfortunately, it oftentimes feels like a "My family sold me off to One Direction" fanfic that I would've written in middle school. The pace rushes forward furiously, missing the depth and detail one would usually expect from a typical dark romantasy. The story moves so quickly that it feels like an afterthought to porn, especially when Persephone suddenly offers herself up for sex the first night they meet. Like don't get me wrong I'm sure he's a good-looking guy but bffr.
Despite this, things heat up a bit when it comes to the sexy scenes. The passion between Hades and Persephone is intense and captivating, providing some excitement in an otherwise shaky story; I also really like the emphasis on consent. They aren't the hottest scenes I've ever read but they're certainly not the worst.
In conclusion, "Neon Gods" offers a hot romance in a modern Olympus, but it's held back by its rushed plot and lack of world building. While the steamy scenes may keep readers hooked, the lack of depth in other areas leaves something to be desired.
mitchell_1's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
soph13_'s review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amberolvrs's review
4.0
originally gave it a five, but going back to this right now, i think four stars better describes my whole experience reading this book. the plot overall was good, the smut really spicy, but hermes, dionysus, and zeus sounded a bit off-character to me (if you could say that). i guess it's more on the way katee added her fictional twist to these three characters. i lowkey found demeter badass despite her overambitious tendencies. this was good for a slow read but still craving for some smut action
audrey_12'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_diescutely's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
I didn’t really get all the way through it. I normally enjoy adaptations of Greek mythology but I didn’t really like this one. It’s extremely mature (even for me) and too cliche. The sex scenes weren’t realistic. 1.5/5
capricorn20's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mamachaos85's review
4.0
I'm gonna be honest & say that I almost put this in my "Books I DNF'd" pile after the first chapter due to the age difference between Zeus & Persephone(He's in his 60's & she's 24