A review by ringthatbelle
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

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

3.5

I generally love Hades and Persephone retellings but this one didn’t do it for me. It felt like Lore Olympus fan fiction with how Robert constantly found ways to force intimate scenes. The scenes were good but barely added to the plot. The story came back around at the 80% mark but it was a very simple solution when the characters are facing a literal war and potential famine. The book was too short for any sort of meaningful world building and it felt half assed. It really was just an excuse to write dirty sex. 
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