A review by abitbetterbooks
Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

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

3.5

I’d rank this as sort of middle of the pack for the Dark Olympus series for me. I liked it more than Electric Idol and Radiant Sun for sure, but I think Wicked Beauty, Cruel Seduction, and Neon Gods will always be my top favourites. However, I’m ready and willing to be proven wrong by the last 3! 

I do like how the stakes are getting higher and conflict has become quite heightened as the books have progressed, with some truly nail-biting moments near the end! I liked hearing from Eurydice and watching her come into her own, beyond the protection and shadows of her sisters. 

Although I appreciated KR mixing it up with the relationship development and dynamic, it felt like Charon and Eurydice got together immediately with zero yearning or development. In addition to that, I feel like Orpheus was redeemed way too quickly than was realistic for the hurt that he had caused. So while the spice was next level, the relationships didn’t really feel earned in the same way as some of the other books. 

All in all, I got what I came for and I’m happy to devour these books whenever they come out, but I wasn’t as invested in this one as I wanted to be! 
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