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    Neon Gods: A Scorchingly Hot Modern Retelling of Hades and Persephone

    By Katee Robert

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    He was supposed to be a myth. But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell…he was, quite simply, mine.

    *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that's as sinful as it is sweet.*

    Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. But all that's ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city's dark facade.

    With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devil's bargain with a man she once believed a myth...a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed.

    Hades has spent his life in the shadows, and he has no intention of stepping into the light. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge he's spent years craving, it's all the excuse he needs to help her—for a price. Yet every breathless night spent tangled together has given Hades a taste for Persephone, and he'll go to war with Olympus itself to keep her close…

    "Deliciously inventive…Red-hot."—Publishers Weekly STARRED

    "I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS."—Mimi Koehler for The Nerd Daily

    The World of Dark Olympus:

    Neon Gods (Hades & Persephone)

    Electric Idol (Eros & Psyche)

    Wicked Beauty (Achilles & Patroclus & Helen)

    Radiant Sin (Apollo & Cassandra)

    LanguageEnglish
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    Release dateJun 1, 2021
    ISBN9781728231747
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    Neon Gods: A Scorchingly Hot Modern Retelling of Hades and Persephone
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    Katee Robert

    New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katee Robert learned to tell her stories at her grandfather's knee. Her 2015 title, The Marriage Contract, was a RITA finalist, and RT Book Reviews named it "a compulsively readable book." When not writing sexy contemporary or romantic suspense, she spends her time playing imaginary games with her children, driving her husband batty with what-if questions, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

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    • 4/5
      Was pleasantly surprised with this book! The spice scenes were well written and i LOVED the interpretation of the big 13. I was expecting that this would be more fantasy influenced but I liked the interpretation that the 13 are titles and not actually gods. I was hoping for a bit more of a build up in the romance, and the fact that they truly only spent a month together felt a bit quick on the draw, but otherwise I truly enjoyed this book!
    • 3/5
      I had been seeing this come up quite a bit in my social media feeds so I decided to give it a whirl. It is a modern retelling of Persephone and Hades. She is fleeing an arranged marriage to Zeus. The gods rule Olympus with some inheriting their titles while others are voted in. This is a modern day setting with some sort of technological barrier keeping them mostly isolated from the rest of the world. There is some trade with the outside world but that is controlled by Poseidon. The current Hades has not been seen across the river Styx and Persephone is running as fast as she can to the river ditching her plans after being ambushed with the marriage proposal. Hades finds her and helps her get away and she comes to find out that everything she has been told about him is wrong. Hades has an axe to grind against the current Zeus, so he is more than happy to thwart him even if this means this finally kicks off his revenge against Zeus. There are sparks between the two almost immediately and they reach out to Demeter for help against Zeus. There is a lot of politics and the worldbuilding has me very interested in the setting. The romance was front and center with the story and made it all more enjoyable.
    • 2/5
      It was ok. The world building was a little thin - not sure how Olympus interacts with the "real" world. Scenes were fairly tame considering the reputation this book has.
    • 3/5
      I love a good Hades and Persephone retelling. I was entertained by this one, but there were some inconsistencies in the world building and characters that kept it from being higher stars for me. Overall it wasn't enough to keep me from enjoying it, and I generally liked the two main characters. So a solid 3 stars.
    • 4/5
      This was a very compelling read with some wonderful world-building. Hades was an almost perfect hero, and I’m glad that he and Persephone got their HEA. The kink of public sex in this wasn’t my jam, but it was consensual all around which was good. I look forward to reading more about this world.
    • 5/5
      Who doesn't love a Hades and Persephone retelling?! I do, I could have done with a little less smut but it wasn't horribly done. I love the Greek Gods in this story and of course the romance/spice.
    • 2/5
      I found this book to be quite disappointing and annoying.

      It's a shame, really— Katee could have changed their names and turned this book into a mafia romance, given how poorly Hades & Persephone were represented.

      The portrayal of Hades, specially, fell short for me; he lacked the depth and darkness that I associate with the character. The absence of actual Gods, reduced to mere Titles without any divine powers, or anything at all, was a letdown. Overnight, Persephone went from meeting Hades, locking herself in the bathroom and sleeping in a tub, to jumping right into the smut—just like that, in a matter of hours. Where was the character arc?
      While the steamy scenes were passable, they were still "meh."

      The storyline felt uninspiring, merely serving as a vehicle for the smut. The characters lacked depth and personality, leaving me indifferent towards their stories.

      Overall, I'm left feeling underwhelmed and disappointed by the lack of substance in this book.
    • 4/5

      This is the 7th book I've read in the last month that's based on Greek mythology. The others were fantasy trilogies set in BCE, this book took me by surprise being set in a fictional modern day Olympus, with all the modern tech. While the gods exist in name it's more like gangsters rule the city,

      No magic or supernatural occurrences, except perhaps Hermes abilities. I love Persephone's banter with Hades.

      “Hardly. I’m a woman with a plan. Learn and adapt, Hades.” My breezy voice doesn’t belie the way my heart is racing so hard that it’s leaving me a bit dizzy. I can’t believe I’m offering this, can’t believe I’d be this impulsive, but the words just keep pouring out of my mouth. “You’re attractive enough in a broody sort of way. Even if I’m not your type, I’m sure you can close your eyes and think of England or whatever it is the boogeyman does when he engages in carnal activities.”

      “Carnal activities.” I don’t think he’s taken a breath in the last sixty seconds. “Are you a virgin, Persephone?”

      I scrunch up my nose. “That’s not really your business. Why do you ask?”

      “Because only a virgin would call sex ‘carnal activities.’”

      Ah, that’s what’s holding him up. I shouldn’t enjoy poking this man so much, but despite what I told him earlier, I honestly don’t think he’ll hurt me. My skin doesn’t try to crawl off my body every time I’m in a room with him, which is a marked improvement from Zeus

      The sex scenes tended to last a little too long, would be my only complaint with the book.


      I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series, and finding out more about these Gods.
    • 4/5
      Neon Gods is a modern mythological retelling of Hades and Persephone. There were some elements that brought a new twist to the myth, such as Persephone running away from an arranged marriage to the Lower City (aka the Underworld). Persephone wants to be free, and Hades wants revenge. So the two strike up a bargain, and it is a spicy one.
      Plot: 3.5/5
      Characters: 4/5
      Spice: 5/5
    • 2/5
      I just can't read this. I know they both consent to use each other, but it still makes me uncomfortable. I'm just not the right person for this book.

      However, the writing is quite good. The author definitely has experience with the craft. The novel never felt like it was dragging.
    • 4/5
      Romance erotica between Hades and Persephone
    • 5/5
      This was so fun, I can’t wait to read more!
    • 4/5
      Bit heavier-breathing than I expected, still a pretty cool take on Olympus. Looking forward to the next one!
    • 2/5
      I'm just not seeing what all the hype was about. This was boring. Even the spice was boring, and BDSM isn't really in my wheelhouse. I didn't care about the characters or the politics, and I didn't feel the chemistry between Hades and Persephone. I just didn't enjoy this.
    • 2/5
      Warning:Spoilers

      8/10 spicy scenes but had a 2/10 plot and 4/10 characters. Magic rules were not consistent, characters were flat and the ending enraged me. All that fuss and then they throw the fucker out the window? The only mildly interesting character was Demeter and they glazed over her almost completely. And look, I know that the brooding, rich, turns out to not be evil after all main man and innocent teenage girl thing existed long before Feyre and Rhysand, but this feels like a complete rip off of Sarah J Maas, right down to that scene in the Night Court.
      That said, I know some people are just in it for the fetish content and that’s cool. For me the rest of it was too bad to enjoy the spice.
    • 3/5
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      After seeing all the hype, I determined I wanted to see what it was about. This isn't bad. I like that it doesn't take the Persephone/Hades story and tries too hard to make it ultra-contemporary. Too often, especially with retellings, this happens and it ruins the story as a whole.

      This is set in a contemporary time - there are cell phones, social media, cars, etc. However, it is set in a fictional place called Olympus that may or may not be set in the real world. I liked that. Roberts (the author) isn't trying to make the audience believe this is a real place like NYC or London or anywhere else on this Earth. It's perhaps a place out of the scope of our reality but which exists next to it; hence why they have things the audience is familiar with.

      The plot keeps the main points of the P/H myth but throws a bit of politics in there as well. There is more going on in Olympus with the leaders. How Roberts set this up is simple to understand and makes sense. If she's weaving a series using each of these characters, the connections she's making and how they intertwine is crucial. Roberts keeps the story straight without asking the audience to take too many notes.

      I'd give this maybe 3 chili peppers. The sex dungeon scenes between P&H are hot. The sex in general is good but not as sexy as the copy makes it out to be.

      I'd recommend for 18+ readers. Check TW/CW on your own; reader responsibility!

      **All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
    • 3/5
      Teeny tiny note to self--still trying to connect (finish?) a Katee Robert, any Katee Robert. Also, my trusted GR reviewers said this, but I don't listen, apparently.

      Sure it was hot, but then there's an utter lack of conflict and it just feels meh. Even sex can't save some things for me...
    • 5/5
      Very smut, much steamy.

      It was really well done; I appreciated the subtle nods to the original myth ("pomegranate" as a safeword made me snort), but I was relieved that almost none of the real angst came from miscommunication or conflict between Hades and Persephone. And honestly, there wasn't much heavy angst at all, which, I have to admit, was what I needed in a book right now.
    • 4/5
      An author that I like and follow recommended this book, and because the cover and premise were both so gorgeous, I couldn't resist.

      However, this book wasn't quite for me -- and it's a "it's not you, it's me" type of thing. I don't typically read erotica (rarely even romance for that matter), so I definitely wasn't the target audience. However, for what it was, I thought it was quite enjoyable. The characters were interesting -- I'm a sucker for a bad boy with a heart of gold and a damsel in distress who actually is a badass and totally in charge of her own destiny -- and well fleshed out (pun intended?). The smut was quite smutty, but the character development and underlying story was also intriguing.

      3.5/5 stars, but rounded up because this isn't my typical genre.

      Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.