A review by katiemack
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I've been inundated with many Hades/Persephone romances--A Touch of Darkness, Lore Olympus, and now this--but, like the Pride and Prejudice glut last year, I feel compelled to read them all to see the differences between them.

While a modern retelling of the myth is intriguing, it didn't work for me. The system for introducing new gods makes some sense, but it's hard to imbue those characters with personality traits from Greek mythology if they've changed into entirely new people. Also, some characters are arbitrarily given names based in Greek mythology regardless of relationship. The actual romance is tender and has great chemistry, but I found myself wishing for more plot. It got...boring.

I don't regret reading this, but I prefer A Touch of Darkness. 
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