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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
- PublisherSourcebooks Casablanca
- Publication dateJune 1, 2021
- File size2071 KB
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"Deliciously inventive…This red-hot romance is a winner." - Publishers Weekly STARRED Review
"This smart re-imagining of the Persephone and Hades myth is an intriguing love story and amust-buy." - Booklist
"This modern-day retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone has lots to offer for romance fans looking for a slightly darker romance." - Library Journal
--This text refers to the paperback edition.About the Author
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- ASIN : B08GC6FXVZ
- Publisher : Sourcebooks Casablanca (June 1, 2021)
- Publication date : June 1, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 2071 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 386 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1728231736
- Lending : Not Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,254 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1 in Fantasy Erotica
- #2 in Humorous Erotica (Books)
- #2 in Humorous Erotica (Kindle Store)
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About the author

Katee Robert is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Entertainment Weekly calls her writing “unspeakably hot.” Her books have sold over a million copies. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, children, a cat who thinks he’s a dog, and two Great Danes who think they’re lap dogs.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
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It could’ve been good, it really could’ve been. It just wasn’t.
The plot was OKAY at best, and often times unbelievable. Hades believed he was feared by all his people for NO reason, and the ending, with Zeus? Ridiculous. It made no sense at all and was completely infuriating.
On top of all this, the author seemed obsessed with race, needing to identify every person by the color of their skin before anything else. A white man appeared. A black woman entered. A white woman smiled. A black man laughed. Oh, and to top it off, black was always capitalized, while no other race was. If we’re turning race into a proper noun, then ALL races should be considered as such.
The writing wasn’t the worst, but struggled at several parts, often lazily repeating descriptors that the author seemed overly fond of.
I have no idea what the hype for this book was about. The sex scenes weren’t even that great? Yeah. I just really don’t get it.
Waste of money, and disgustingly overpriced to top it off. I wouldn’t spend $1 on this.
Unfortunately, the author was in the habit of poorly writing POC characters. I know this may not bother some people but this is the first time I've seen characters of color so blatantly thrown into a story just to give it diversity without any thought to how readers may perceive it. I understand that most characters described by the color of their skin are insignificant to the story but I found this too offensive to keep reading.
In case the author is reading this I would like to point out two reasons why I was taken back by her writing. First, off "black" is not a description of a person. Are they tall? Short? Have light brown skin? Medium? Is it rich in color or on the paler side? Using the word "black" as a descriptor is just *cringe*. Second, she upper cased the B in black. So she would write "the Black women". This gives the impression being black is her title. For instance: Queen Elizabeth, Duke of ______, etc. Black isn't important here, nor is it the name of something, or title. Reading it the way the author has written it, being black is clearly the most glaring part of these side characters. I think maybe ONE time she writes, "is a white guy who..." but why isn't the W in white capitalized, is it because it's not important? I don't know. Either way, I just couldn't get past this. I haven't run into an issue like this before in any other books I've read and honestly it's kind of leaving me with a weird taste in my mouth. I probably won't be reading any more books from this author.
Persephone, dutiful daughter of Demeter, has always been intrigued by the myth of Hades, the fabled final member to the mighty 13 that rule Olympus. When her mother announces she is to wed Zeus, whose ruthless reputation includes the mysterious death of his previous three wives, Persephone flees across the River Styx, where she soon learns Hades is no more myth than she is. To get back at her mom and Zeus for attempting to force her hand, Persephone partners with Hades on a plan that fans the flames of revenge and desire.
*cue TikTok audio saying "it has all the ingredients you need":
Dual POV
Steamy Scenes
A Headstrong and Self-Assured Heroine
A Consent King
A Playroom Complete with Safeword
Strong Communication
Rooftop Gardens
PUPPIES
As I read, I was stuck between wanting Hades and Persephone's story to wrap up with a neat bow but also being completely willing to wait years for Dark Olympus 2-3 feat. my favorite duo. Alas, the future books appear to star different characters. But fear not! I will absolutely be reading.
Neon Gods is a great read for fans of A Touch of Darkness, Fifty Shades of Grey, and The Boys.
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There are a few grammatical errors, like missing commas and worlds in the wrong place. For example, the sentence will say her instead of him—only minor things. But if things like that bug you, then this is probably not the read for you.
The next thing is the whole take of it being a retelling of Persephone and Hades. The author could have called the two characters John and Jane, and you wouldn't know it was a retelling. The only things that do tell you are the names of the characters and the map of Olympus. The author makes slight references to the story of Persephone and Hades, e.g. pomegranates, Persephone only staying for the winter, the one reference to her being the queen of the underworld and Hades being shunned. But there is no fantasy within this book. THey're not gods with godly powers; they're humans with godlike names. That's it.
This not having the fantasy element took something away from this for me, and it made me question the point of having the whole Greek Gods element in the first place. The author should have just made up her own world because once you take the Greek mythology out of the book, it is just a romance book. That thought was the only thing that got me through the book. I had to think of it as not a retelling because it wasn't. It took all the danger and the premise of why Hades and Persephone were forbidden and why it was so strange for Hades to fall for someone like Persephone. It took all that out. I get the author was probably trying to make it her own, but she could have just made her own original story with her own original characters and ideas; after all, 70% of the book was that.
A good retelling for Hades and Persephone is A Touch of Darkness.

What a book I finished September with!
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Neon Gods is hot, addictive, delicious, irresistible and sexy as hell
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When Persephone finds herself at an unexpected engagement party and learns that her mother is forcing her to marry the most dangerous man in Olympus, Zeus, you just know things are about to get good. Fleeing as fast as she can with Zeus' guards hot on her tail, Persephone finds herself on the wrong side of the River Styx and falling into the arms of Hades
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The Hades that Katee has created is the literal definition of a walking, talking GOD 🔥 a myth in the Upper City, shrouded in mystery and dangerous as hell, it soons becomes clear that this dominant can be compassionate, caring and has a real soft side - this Hades will steal the hearts of romance readers for sure
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The deal these two make is quite simple - Persephone will belong to Hades for 3 months, which will also help him avenge the man who killed his parents. And belong to him she does - in every sense of the word and boy was it HOT HOT HOT
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Let me tell you Katee could re write the entire Greek Mythology and I would read it. If this has been on your radar at all, this is your sign to read it


Without man options, she flees across the River Styx to the Lower City. She seeks refuge from Hades who has been shrouded in rumour and myth. But Hades is very real. In exchange for his protection, Persphone agrees to bind herself to him. In return, Hades will use her to seek his revenge on Zeus for the murder of his family and deliver payback that was years in the making.
The more time they spend together the harder it is for Hades to resist his need for Persephone and for Persephone to suppress the awakening of her darker sexual fantasies. As the pair's desire grows stronger, Hades is willing to risk all-out war to keep his city safe and the woman he craves at his side. Meanwhile, Persephone must make hard decisions about what she is willing to do to protect her sisters and the man she is falling in love with.
🌟🌟🌟🌟. Phew, that was hot. The chemistry and banter between Hades and Persphone are hot and heavy from the beginning. I loved how Hades' darker instincts manifest themselves in his creative and seductive sexuality as well as his restraint on his violent physical impulses while showing his caring and protective personality in his loyalty and treatment of his people. Persephone is smart, adventurous and determined. I like that she held her own against the Thirteen including challenging Hades and not cowering to Zeus or her mother. Overall a sexy, delicious and action-packed story.


Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2022
Without man options, she flees across the River Styx to the Lower City. She seeks refuge from Hades who has been shrouded in rumour and myth. But Hades is very real. In exchange for his protection, Persphone agrees to bind herself to him. In return, Hades will use her to seek his revenge on Zeus for the murder of his family and deliver payback that was years in the making.
The more time they spend together the harder it is for Hades to resist his need for Persephone and for Persephone to suppress the awakening of her darker sexual fantasies. As the pair's desire grows stronger, Hades is willing to risk all-out war to keep his city safe and the woman he craves at his side. Meanwhile, Persephone must make hard decisions about what she is willing to do to protect her sisters and the man she is falling in love with.
🌟🌟🌟🌟. Phew, that was hot. The chemistry and banter between Hades and Persphone are hot and heavy from the beginning. I loved how Hades' darker instincts manifest themselves in his creative and seductive sexuality as well as his restraint on his violent physical impulses while showing his caring and protective personality in his loyalty and treatment of his people. Persephone is smart, adventurous and determined. I like that she held her own against the Thirteen including challenging Hades and not cowering to Zeus or her mother. Overall a sexy, delicious and action-packed story.


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I really enjoyed the twist on Olympus, the names being passed down as a legacy to their children. Something I didn't think I would enjoy but did, was that it was an urban setting book.
I loved both Persephone and Hades character growth both together and separately. Persephone fleeing a life she didn't want, both Olympus and being cornered into marrying Zeus and Hades having lived in the shadows as a myth for so long. I was quickly wrapped up in their world, how they intertwined and what their relationship to each other would be. The spice was 👌🥵 (bare in mind this book is classed as romance/erotica)
The relationship between Persephone and her sisters was fierce and loyal. I love how they would do anything to protect each other. Even sacrificing their own feelings to ensure the other was happy.
Hermes and Dionysius were awesome. I'd have loved to of seen more of them and hope we do in future books.
The contrast between the higher city and lower city was brilliant. I wish we could have learnt more about the thirteen but also loved what we got. I think in future books as we get to explore other characters we will see more of what the real Olympus is like.


Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2021
Possible Spoilers Ahead!
I really enjoyed the twist on Olympus, the names being passed down as a legacy to their children. Something I didn't think I would enjoy but did, was that it was an urban setting book.
I loved both Persephone and Hades character growth both together and separately. Persephone fleeing a life she didn't want, both Olympus and being cornered into marrying Zeus and Hades having lived in the shadows as a myth for so long. I was quickly wrapped up in their world, how they intertwined and what their relationship to each other would be. The spice was 👌🥵 (bare in mind this book is classed as romance/erotica)
The relationship between Persephone and her sisters was fierce and loyal. I love how they would do anything to protect each other. Even sacrificing their own feelings to ensure the other was happy.
Hermes and Dionysius were awesome. I'd have loved to of seen more of them and hope we do in future books.
The contrast between the higher city and lower city was brilliant. I wish we could have learnt more about the thirteen but also loved what we got. I think in future books as we get to explore other characters we will see more of what the real Olympus is like.
