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He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever: Reviewing Sweet Obsession (Book 8 of the Dark Olympus series) by Katee Robert

Hi everyone! I hope you are all still doing well. I don’t intend to keep you waiting much longer for reviews. I’m going to keep cranking them out. I’m debating giving my review of Dune, or at least sharing my thoughts on it. I think “reviewing” such a widely regarded book is a little unnecessary, but I think some of you might be interested in knowing whether it is worth reading or not. That is a topic for a different day, though. If you’re interested, feel free to read my reviews of the previous books in the Dark Olympus series. Now, let’s talk about Sweet Obsession.

Content Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence, Discussions of Abuse

Olympus is officially under attack by Circe and her armada of ships. That, however, is the least of Icarus’ worries. He dared to take a chance and fell right into the hands of the enemy. He didn’t mess with just anyone, though. Icarus is now captive to Poseidon, whom he finds to be frustratingly handsome. Poseidon is just trying to keep his crew safe and stop Circe’s attack, but he finds himself inexplicably drawn to Icarus’ charm and mysteriousness. The two find themselves being drawn closer together as they are forced to cooperate to stop Circe. Poseidon and Icarus are forced to reexamine their relationship and decide if their allegiances lie with each other or with their respective legacies.

Sweet Obsession is Katee Robert doing what Katee Robert does best: providing fun drama and steamy romance that keeps me coming back for more. While I do enjoy Katee Robert’s Greek myth series, my only gripe is that this is the only one that isn’t based on any particular myth like the previous books. In Greek mythology, Poseidon and Icarus never interact unless you count Icarus falling into the sea. It’s a little bit of a stretch, but maybe Katee Robert was going for something with that. I digress. Sweet Obsession had my favorite romance by far, mostly because the dynamic was a bit unexpected. Katee Robert, though, continues to create surprisingly believable romances that aren’t just “insta-love” or one character basically falling in love because the plot says so. That is why it’s all the more satisfying when the relationships end up working out, regardless of the challenges. The obstacles don’t go away, but the characters actually work through them. In a world where a lot of “dark romance” means that the characters are weirdly abusive to each other, and that’s somehow deemed to be love, Katee Robert’s books are a breath of fresh air. That is what keeps me coming back. With that all being said, if you want some steamy scenes and juicy drama (without any of the icks), then I’m going to continue to recommend the Dark Olympus series.

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Nothing but the impossibility of us: Reviewing Dark Restraint (Book 7 of the Dark Olympus series) by Katee Robert

Hi everyone! It’s my first review of the new year! Sorry for the delay but I am finally motivated to post again. Before you check out this review, feel free to check out my previous reviews of the other books in the Dark Olympus series. I don’t have much else to say so, let’s talk about Dark Restraint, the latest entry in the Dark Olympus series.

Content Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language, Discussions of Child Abuse, Discussions of Assault

Ariadne Vitalis is in danger. After betraying her father, Minos, she has no choice but to join forces with the Thirteen. That means entering into a staged engagement with Dionysus. Asterion, aka The Minotaur, is determined to get Ariadne back – no matter the cost. Unfortunately, he is also being hunted down by Minos, his former employer. To be together, Ariadne and the Minotaur will have to do the impossible and flee Olympus, as well as Minos’ fury. The two might have to burn Olympus to the ground to be together, once and for all.

I have to admit that Dark Restraint, while it has its merits, is not my favorite out of this series. I think Katee Robert’s books (in this series) are the strongest when they are more accurate to the myths that they are based on. While I appreciated the references, it kind of felt like the names were just sort of tacked onto a different story. With that being said, as a romance, I still enjoyed the steamy scenes and the drama of this particular pairing. There was also plenty of action and suspense, which is what makes me want to keep reading this series. While this isn’t the strongest start to the year, it was still an enjoyable read. Go ahead and check out the Dark Olympus series. It’s a fun and spicy time.

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You and me, we’re endgame: Reviewing Midnight Ruin (Book 6 in the Dark Olympus series) by Katee Robert

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well. Before you read this book, you are welcome to check out my reviews for the other books in the Dark Olympus series. Katee Robert has quickly become an “auto buy” author for me. I might venture outside of this particular series. I tried a different one by her and didn’t particularly like it but I am willing to give her another try. I’ve also started to appreciate that she is one of the few authors who put disclaimers in her book for explicit content. I know what to expect with her work now but I still appreciate that she (and other authors I have read) have adopted the practice. Let me not ramble any further. Let’s talk about Midnight Ruin, the latest book in the Dark Olympus series.

Content Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Some Harsh Language, Discussions of Abortion, Some Violence

Eurydice is used to being underestimated. Her sisters are all in powerful positions in Olympus while she has to sneak away from her bodyguard, Charon, to live life. What’s holding her back, though, is the heartbreak caused by her ex-boyfriend, Orpheus. Eurydice and Charon begin to explore their feelings for each other but Orpheus arrives seeking penance for breaking Eurydice’s heart. The three decide on an arrangement that will satisfy all of their needs. Outside of their budding romance, a new threat arises against Olympus. Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus soon find themselves caught up in larger plot that threatens to tear apart their little haven forever.

I am going to give this newest entry to the Dark Olympus series credit where credit is due because it is definitely closer to the original myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It’s one of my favorite Greek myths so I was definitely a little more excited for this book. Katee Robert has proven time and time again that she is great at creating chemistry and tension between her characters, even if the relationships are a little unconventional. (This is a throuple/polyamorous romance if that is what floats your boat.) This was certainly fun and spicy in all of the right ways. I also appreciate the overarching plot that links all of these books together. I am interested to see how that all builds up in future books. All in all, this was a pretty satisfying entry to this series and I am going to continue to recommend Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series for an exciting and steamy time.

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When it ends, it’s in blood and tears: Reviewing Cruel Seduction (Book 5 of the Dark Olympus Series) by Katee Robert

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well, even though it is still early in the year. I finally get to review at least one dark romance novel after DNF-ing another one after about ten pages. I really want to be more invested in dark romance but most of it is just flat-out creepy and/or abusive. Most of them sound so horribly unappealing to me. Luckily, I can turn to Katee Robert whenever I need that “fix” for the genre. With that being said, let’s talk about the latest addition to the Dark Olympus series, Cruel Seduction.

Content Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Violence, Some Harsh Language, Discussions about Child Abuse/Neglect

Aphrodite is a woman with a plan. Her current plan is probably her riskiest so far. It starts with her marrying the new Hephaestus, Olympus’s number one enemy. After that, she plans on keeping him in line by seducing Hephaestus’ long-time friend, Pandora. Hephaestus, however, is no fool and decides to get back at his new wife by seducing her ex, a beautiful man named Adonis. These games of power quickly become far messier than anyone had intended. While Aphrodite and Hephaestus trade barbs in and out of the bedroom, a new threat has shaken Olympus. Aphrodite and Hephaestus must find a common ground before they lose everyone they have come to love.

I kind of knew I would enjoy this book when I read the dedication. Katee Robert meant this book for anyone who loves a mess and she sure meant it. When I call this book messy, though, it’s a compliment. I actually love the soap opera vibes of this entry into the Dark Olympus series. The chemistry between the main four characters is palpable and the subplot helps to add to the stakes of the novel. It’s still not the best world-building ever, but that isn’t the reason you are reading this novel. Don’t you worry; Cruel Seduction is particularly steamy in all the best ways. It was definitely an improvement from the last entry in the series. I really am still having fun with this book series. I would recommend this to all of the dark romance fans who are looking for something refreshing and spicy to add to their TBR.

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We lovers fear everything: Reviewing A Game of Gods (Book 3 of the Hades saga) by Scarlett St. Clair

Hello everyone! I hope y’all are holding up. I’m going out of town soon so that will be a nice change of scenery and I’ll definitely get some reading done during the car ride. My TBR stack is pretty hefty right now so I’ll have plenty of content coming soon. I am pretty set on only reading physical books. This isn’t me throwing shade at anyone who reads e-books. I just struggle to pay attention when the book is digital. The same goes for audiobooks. I prefer to have the physical book in my hands because it feels like I can absorb the content better. Now, let’s end my rambling and talk about A Game of Gods.

Content Warning: Explicit Sexual Content, Violence, Some Graphic Bodily Injury, Attempted Sexual Assault, Harsh Language, Discussions and Depictions of Misogyny

Hades, the God of the Dead, has done everything to protect his beloved Persephone and guarantee their marriage. While they are both excited, they are also aware that Persephone’s mother Demeter will stop at nothing to tear them apart, even if it means hurting others. Demeter is not the only threat to Hades and the rest of the gods. Theseus, a son of Zeus, is gaining allies as his plan to overthrow the gods is starting to come to fruition. Despite the danger, Hades is determined to make Persephone his bride and is willing to play increasingly dangerous games where anyone can be an enemy and allies are far from guaranteed.

This book was by far the thickest addition to this series and had the most plot by far. I do appreciate the balance between the plot and the main point of this book: the adult content. I personally really enjoyed how “involved” this book was this multiple points of view and an interesting subplot that was a bit of a re-telling of the myth of Dionysus and Ariadne. I also appreciate that Scarlett St. Clair admits that this book is meant to be a bit of a soap opera because it delivers in the most enjoyable way. This series has been a fun and sexy time. I’m certainly looking forward to seeing how this continues as this book ended on a cliff hanger and I need to know what happens next.