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roniphillips's review against another edition
4.0
It is 6am. I started reading this book last night and read through the night to finish it because it was THAT GOOD. One of my favorites. Yes, this book has spice. On top of that, it has a great story too.
Added to my all time favorites list!!!
Added to my all time favorites list!!!
gardenfairyreads's review
3.0
the whole public sex thing is absolutely not for me, but this book would honestly have been good if it just like didn't have that in it. like the relationship was very sweet and well developed and then they just like had sex in front of a bunch of other people, which, I mean, idc if that's your kink or something but it did not work for me
maadreads's review
3.0
If you are looking for an intricate storyline, this ain't it. If you are looking for a spicy read with a dark morally grey male character, you are in the right spot.
hannahspohn's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Not worth the read. I guess if you read it for the smut then it's good. However, the plot LACKED and it was not written very well...
jinxei's review
4.0
I want to imprint the memory of this pleasure on her skin, to ensure that no matter where she goes or how much time passes, she'll always remember this. That she'll always remember me.
Neon Gods is a modernized retelling of Persephone and Hades.
Persephone is sunlight and warmth, the socialite darling of Olympus. Her mother has taken over the position of Demeter in the coveted Thirteen. Persephone wants nothing more than to get away from the demands of society, her mother, the corrupt politics of Olympus, and the Thirteen by fleeing Olympus. But on the verge of getting her wish on the coming of her 24th birthday, Persephone is thrust into an engagement with Zeus, dangerous and ruthless with the murder of multiple Hera's in his wake. Persephone flees her engagement and is chased to the Underworld where she falls onto Hades mercy. Hades, myth and rumored to have died years ago, strikes a bargain with Persephone to get back at Zeus for all that he has put him through. But will the undeniable chemistry between Persephone and Hades be their undoing?
I do appreciate the modern day take on the title of the gods as opposed to a singular immortal being. The chemistry between Persephone and Hades was the perfect combination of the "touch her and I will kill you" and "guarded heart but not for this one person" tropes. The way that Hades never made demands or pushed boundaries that weren't willing to be pushed was something I appreciate. I appreciate that he always made sure that Persephone consented. And while I LOVED those scenes that took place in the dark, I loved the tender moments most. The exploration and sharing of who Hades was and allowing Persephone to blossom into her own person, not who politics had demanded of her. However, I found myself wanting more and more of Hermes, though. The character was a joy and stole every scene she was in. I loved her loyalty, her boundary pushing, her banter. I would die for Hermes.
Neon Gods is a modernized retelling of Persephone and Hades.
Persephone is sunlight and warmth, the socialite darling of Olympus. Her mother has taken over the position of Demeter in the coveted Thirteen. Persephone wants nothing more than to get away from the demands of society, her mother, the corrupt politics of Olympus, and the Thirteen by fleeing Olympus. But on the verge of getting her wish on the coming of her 24th birthday, Persephone is thrust into an engagement with Zeus, dangerous and ruthless with the murder of multiple Hera's in his wake. Persephone flees her engagement and is chased to the Underworld where she falls onto Hades mercy. Hades, myth and rumored to have died years ago, strikes a bargain with Persephone to get back at Zeus for all that he has put him through. But will the undeniable chemistry between Persephone and Hades be their undoing?
I do appreciate the modern day take on the title of the gods as opposed to a singular immortal being. The chemistry between Persephone and Hades was the perfect combination of the "touch her and I will kill you" and "guarded heart but not for this one person" tropes. The way that Hades never made demands or pushed boundaries that weren't willing to be pushed was something I appreciate. I appreciate that he always made sure that Persephone consented. And while I LOVED those scenes that took place in the dark, I loved the tender moments most. The exploration and sharing of who Hades was and allowing Persephone to blossom into her own person, not who politics had demanded of her. However, I found myself wanting more and more of Hermes, though. The character was a joy and stole every scene she was in. I loved her loyalty, her boundary pushing, her banter. I would die for Hermes.
plaidpladd's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The premise of this sounded pretty interesting, but the world-building is so lacking I'm actually mad at it. This seems to be the real world, except for one single instance of maybe magic that is never explained or expanded on? It's like someone read Lore Olympus and was like "I can capitalize on the popularity of this by just using it as a thin veneer over my rewrite of 50 Shades of Grey". 50 Shades remains one of the cringiest things I have ever read, so I did not need a reboot, thanks.
pmcharette's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
claireslibrary's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
indigoblue777's review
2.0
2 stars.
I'm on the hunt for a good greek mythology retelling. The myth of Persephone and Hades is one of my favorites; I'm a huge fan of Lore Olympus on Webtoon. Unfortunately, Neon Gods felt like a forced combination of weak Greek mythology references and Fifty Shades of Grey.
I'm on the hunt for a good greek mythology retelling. The myth of Persephone and Hades is one of my favorites; I'm a huge fan of Lore Olympus on Webtoon. Unfortunately, Neon Gods felt like a forced combination of weak Greek mythology references and Fifty Shades of Grey.