A review by browneyesblue84
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I’m unfamiliar with Katee Robert’s other novels. Truthfully, the reason why I chose to read Neon Gods is because the story is a spicy spin on the Greek Myth of Hades and Persephone. So, I started reading this story with no expectations. Persephone finds out that she is betrothed to Zeus. This version is a ruthless power hungry, known killer who made a deal with Demeter. Demeter who was thinking only for herself obviously. To make a long story short, Persephone steps out to get some air with one of her sisters ( Callisto, I think) because this new revelation is a lot to digest., Persephone runs off while her sister runs back  inside to retrieve her purse. She is tailed by one of Zeus’ minions. The only place where she can seek refuge is across the bridge between Olympus and the Underworld right into the arms of Hades.

Hades who reluctantly takes her in knowing that this decision will start a war at some point with Zeus. Persephone’s public perception is that she’s chaste but she’s not. An plan is created to publicly defile her carnally in one of Hades’ playrooms and she agrees knowing the consequences. One thing that she doesn’t take into account is falling in love with Hades. 

My rating for this book is four stars out of five. I am willing to read any and every retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth. This Gods in this story are human’s taking up each mantle but everything is about perception.
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