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alexleigh20's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Child abuse, Murder, Gun violence, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
audreytrml's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Violence, Gun violence, Death, and Body shaming
bangiebangs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
*Edit : Re-read April 2023*
Still absolutely blown away. I've read all books of the series that are out so far, and it's my favorite. Can't recommend enough, I would give it more stars if that was possible.
*Review Feb 2023*
I was really blown away by this book. The tropes are familiar, but to have a plus sized main character is honestly a breath of fresh air after reading a bunch of other (also pretty hot) dark fantasy books. I hadn't realized how much I missed this. The smut is delightful and delicious, and it's the first time I instantly re-read some of the chapters, just to enjoy the scenes a little longer.
Definitely a recommendation from me for anyone who likes casually queer characters (honestly, this alone would keep me reading Katee Robert's work), the comfort of familiar tropes, etc.
Familiar tropes are... enemies to lovers, forced marriage, fake relationship, shared bed... I also really love how you get this story within the larger Dark Olympus universe, eg with lots of foreshadowing of later books, etc. Also contains some hints at the Wicked Villains series
Still absolutely blown away. I've read all books of the series that are out so far, and it's my favorite. Can't recommend enough, I would give it more stars if that was possible.
*Review Feb 2023*
I was really blown away by this book. The tropes are familiar, but to have a plus sized main character is honestly a breath of fresh air after reading a bunch of other (also pretty hot) dark fantasy books. I hadn't realized how much I missed this. The smut is delightful and delicious, and it's the first time I instantly re-read some of the chapters, just to enjoy the scenes a little longer.
Definitely a recommendation from me for anyone who likes casually queer characters (honestly, this alone would keep me reading Katee Robert's work), the comfort of familiar tropes, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Gun violence
vibesbymarissa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Emotional abuse
piratesandprophecy's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
4.25 ⭐️
i have no idea what it is about KR’s books that make them so difficult to rate for me???
the dark olympus world itself is just so strange and weird but also super interesting. like you get sucked into the intense power-madness and political maneuvering of the thirteen and their children and almost forget that this isn’t a traditional retelling. and then the MC wakes up from a hangover and remarks on the tylenol and gatorade their partner left on the nightstand and go, “oh yeah, gatorade exists in this world”. in some ways moments like that can be jarring and momentarily take me right out of the story, but i also love the very modern spin on the greek pantheon. it’s different from anything i’ve seen done before, regardless of some choppy worldbuilding and elements that maybe don’t make a Ton of sense. but KR’s willingness to turn myths on their heads and do such wild things with her books honestly just gives me cause to admire her!!
i think the real draw of her books for me, though, is the way she handles her characters and the dynamics between each of them. i come to KR for characters that are real and honest and fiercely champion themselves, which there definitely needs to be more of in the genre. oh, and for the spice of course, which this book has plenty of. the sex scenes in KR’s books are honestly always great— her characters most often have very palpable chemistry and the spicy parts themselves are always driven first and foremost by communication and consent, which is something i appreciate and enjoy whenever i pick up one of her books.
all in all this was a very fun and pretty action-packed read from KR. i loved the characters— psyche’s cleverness and hard-won confidence in herself were amazing, and the broody longing we get from eros was just *chef’s kiss*.
side note: someone give eros a hug right now this man has absolutely no self esteem and it made me SO SAD
i have no idea what it is about KR’s books that make them so difficult to rate for me???
the dark olympus world itself is just so strange and weird but also super interesting. like you get sucked into the intense power-madness and political maneuvering of the thirteen and their children and almost forget that this isn’t a traditional retelling. and then the MC wakes up from a hangover and remarks on the tylenol and gatorade their partner left on the nightstand and go, “oh yeah, gatorade exists in this world”. in some ways moments like that can be jarring and momentarily take me right out of the story, but i also love the very modern spin on the greek pantheon. it’s different from anything i’ve seen done before, regardless of some choppy worldbuilding and elements that maybe don’t make a Ton of sense. but KR’s willingness to turn myths on their heads and do such wild things with her books honestly just gives me cause to admire her!!
i think the real draw of her books for me, though, is the way she handles her characters and the dynamics between each of them. i come to KR for characters that are real and honest and fiercely champion themselves, which there definitely needs to be more of in the genre. oh, and for the spice of course, which this book has plenty of. the sex scenes in KR’s books are honestly always great— her characters most often have very palpable chemistry and the spicy parts themselves are always driven first and foremost by communication and consent, which is something i appreciate and enjoy whenever i pick up one of her books.
all in all this was a very fun and pretty action-packed read from KR. i loved the characters— psyche’s cleverness and hard-won confidence in herself were amazing, and the broody longing we get from eros was just *chef’s kiss*.
side note: someone give eros a hug right now this man has absolutely no self esteem and it made me SO SAD
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Violence, and Fatphobia
amandaformby's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Fatphobia, and Body shaming
flosssie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death, and Gun violence
littlewolf92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Murder, Fatphobia, Gun violence, and Classism
thaliareads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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
5.0
Such an interesting take on the structure and workings of a society based on Greek mythology. More importantly, I really enjoyed Psyche and Eros as main characters. They really shined and really grew into themselves and their strengths as the book progressed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, and Cursing
In general, Psyche does bring up past bullying and issues of fatphobia and body shaming. In addition, where there aren't explicitly described kinks in this book, it is still just as graphic sexual content as the first.amandabgreenway's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming