A review by sheenlynbree114
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.75

Neon Gods is a modern retelling of the lovers from the Underworld, Hades and Persephone. I know it’s a modern retelling, but I was a taken aback because, this retelling is totally not what I have in mind. 

First, Persephone is getting married to Zeus. Hermes is a girl (not that I have a problem about it, but I was uses to Hermes as a guy). Hades adopted 3 dogs, but only named one dog as Cerberus. Dude, where’s the 3 headed good boi? Huhu. they are replaceable because their god names were titles to positions in the Olympus. 

I have to pause once in a while to accept & adjust to the setting of the story, after all, it’s a retelling. For the story, I love the friendship between Hades, Dionysius and Hermes, even though Hades keep on denying it. Shipping Hermes and Dionysius tho. I love how Hades ruled the underworld, with diplomacy and consideration. Persephone and Hades started as a fake dating trope that developed into a real one, and still, Hades was my favorite among the big 3. 

The death of Zeus is not that impactful. I would like to see a more violent one. Lol.