A review by kthornette
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ah yes, another Hades and Persephone retelling for me! 

The thing is, I really like the premise of Persephone escaping and then making a deal with Hades, but then it was just so boring that I made this book my white noise as I worked on my thesis. But what I did appreciate was the banter between Hades and Persephone and how their characters felt more realistic compared to other retellings I’ve read. Their relationship throughout was better than whatever plot was supposed to happen.

I won’t lie, the smut got my attention again. Try writing about your research’s demographics but then hear Hades growling or something. 

Honestly Hades and Persephone giving Beauty and the Beast vibes helped me like this book more. 

Okay but I zoned out at one point and came back to Persephone moaning “touch me.” Girl 😭. What was even going on about a third in? And then after that? This was basically porn with some semblance of barely a plot. As if I put it down though rip I enjoyed the smut pls leave me alone.