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katerinovaaa's review against another edition
5.0
I just love this book so much. Plot structure is similar to Neon Gods which I don't mind at all (the following books in the series are completely different!). Still, characters and plot definitely aren't the same and I am obsessed. I don't understand how she writes so many books and yet makes sure that all characters are different. It's typical insta-love "KR slowburn" with a few enemies to lovers elements. If you liked Neon Gods you will love this one as well!
There's nothing better than Katee Robert's plus-size heroines! The way Eros talks about her body warms my heart and actually makes me feel pretty.
It is a stand-alone but I recommend reading them all in order. (because spoilers)
I re-read it today to calm my anxiety, I think that says a lot. SpoilerNo need to feel anxious when Psyche asks for A's phone number and leaves.
If you are new to Katee Robert, check her website. It has TW, tropes, tags, everything.
There's nothing better than Katee Robert's plus-size heroines! The way Eros talks about her body warms my heart and actually makes me feel pretty.
It is a stand-alone but I recommend reading them all in order. (because spoilers)
I re-read it today to calm my anxiety, I think that says a lot. SpoilerNo need to feel anxious when Psyche asks for A's phone number and leaves.
If you are new to Katee Robert, check her website. It has TW, tropes, tags, everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Emotional abuse
Minor: Gun violence and Murder
paigehf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Blood, Murder, and Gaslighting
literarymary95's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a really interesting read. I thought the story was well-paced and kept me on my toes. I enjoyed the dynamic between Psyche and Eros.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Violence
zaesbookshelf's review
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A fun second book in an interesting series! I’m a big fan of Greek mythology and Katee Robert has an intriguing twist bringing the classic stories into the current world. Very enjoyable and lots of dark secrets sitting just beneath the surface. And, as always, very well written smut.
I enjoyed the plus-sized FMC representation “(fat) isn’t an insult. It’s just a word” and the fake-marriage trope. The toxic parent/child relationship felt well written.
Downside: I understand why, but it did feel a bit rushed in terms of the whole book happening within a few days.
The epilogue was so cute though! Especially if you read the series in order.
I enjoyed the plus-sized FMC representation “(fat) isn’t an insult. It’s just a word” and the fake-marriage trope. The toxic parent/child relationship felt well written.
Downside: I understand why, but it did feel a bit rushed in terms of the whole book happening within a few days.
The epilogue was so cute though! Especially if you read the series in order.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship
readingwith_lorena's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Honestly, I didn't think it was going to go back to this series, considering I read "Neon Gods" over a year ago. And it's not because Neon Gods wasn't good, but it was just too steamy for me. Plus, I was unaware that there were more books in the series. My reading taste has involved from when I started reading again to now and this series did peak my curiosity considering I was a Percy Jackson kid growing up so I decided to give the second book a try. And my gosh it was worth it!
This book is so fast-paced and the world-building (while faulty) is very easy to follow considering that's not really the point of her books as I'm starting to be aware. 😅 I LOVE Pysche! She's one of the few characters in a book that I really related to. Sometimes she would literally say the things that I would be thinking. I love the relationship she and her sisters have and it was great to see their dynamic again in this book. I really hope each individual sister gets their book, especially Calypso. Love her too! And honestly, Eros was such a delight as well. I feel like they balance each other out so nicely. I love how he would literally travel to the ends of the Earth for her and even before they admitted their feelings for one another he was still concerned with keeping her (and her family) safe. And I adored his friendship with Helen! (also love how consent and condom usage was prioritized in this bookalthough they did have sex without a condom once😬
Now as much as I love this couple, I honestly do feel like Hermes stole the show in this book. I LOVE her! I really really REALLY hope she gets her own book!
Honestly, this book was creeping up to be a 5 ⭐, but there were a few discrepancies that bothered me.One is that although I know the world-building isn't really the point of these books which is why they're written so loosely, I really do wish the author would expand on the world-building a little more. I find the lore of these books so fascinating. How does the 13 work? What exactly is their purpose? And how does the "magic" system work there?
And this relates to the main reason I gave this 4.5 instead of 5 ⭐. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed. The main plot of Aphrodite having Psyche killed was dealt with, but I feel like the aftermath of what happened was just brushed through with a few sentences. Like Helen's sister being the newly appointed Aphrodite is a big deal considering her other brother is already Zeus. The power imbalance will be crazy! I hope that's expanded upon in the next book.
And also I wish we got to see more of Eros and Perseus/Zeus's friendship. I feel like we were TOLD and not SHOWN that they used to be very great friends which in my opinion made their interaction of Eros asking for "Zues"/Perseus's help less impactful.
i also so wish we got a little more context as to how Eros became his mother's wepaon.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to continue on with the series!
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5 (about six sex scenes in here)
This book is so fast-paced and the world-building (while faulty) is very easy to follow considering that's not really the point of her books as I'm starting to be aware. 😅 I LOVE Pysche! She's one of the few characters in a book that I really related to. Sometimes she would literally say the things that I would be thinking. I love the relationship she and her sisters have and it was great to see their dynamic again in this book. I really hope each individual sister gets their book, especially Calypso. Love her too! And honestly, Eros was such a delight as well. I feel like they balance each other out so nicely. I love how he would literally travel to the ends of the Earth for her and even before they admitted their feelings for one another he was still concerned with keeping her (and her family) safe. And I adored his friendship with Helen! (also love how consent and condom usage was prioritized in this book
Now as much as I love this couple, I honestly do feel like Hermes stole the show in this book. I LOVE her! I really really REALLY hope she gets her own book!
Honestly, this book was creeping up to be a 5 ⭐, but there were a few discrepancies that bothered me.
And this relates to the main reason I gave this 4.5 instead of 5 ⭐. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed. The main plot of Aphrodite having Psyche killed was dealt with, but I feel like the aftermath of what happened was just brushed through with a few sentences. Like Helen's sister being the newly appointed Aphrodite is a big deal considering her other brother is already Zeus. The power imbalance will be crazy! I hope that's expanded upon in the next book.
And also I wish we got to see more of Eros and Perseus/Zeus's friendship. I feel like we were TOLD and not SHOWN that they used to be very great friends which in my opinion made their interaction of Eros asking for "Zues"/Perseus's help less impactful.
i also so wish we got a little more context as to how Eros became his mother's wepaon.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to continue on with the series!
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5 (about six sex scenes in here)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Gun violence
Minor: Murder
jenhxwc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming
nat20charisma's review against another edition
4.25
I enjoyed this more than I expected to. I love a confident thicc queen.
The plot has holes in it for sure, but what do you expect with smut?
I was a little nervous when the book started to veer into the pregnancy trope, but thankfully that’s not how it ended. I really dislike that trope.
The plot has holes in it for sure, but what do you expect with smut?
I was a little nervous when the book started to veer into the
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming
viktoriann's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
mj_86's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Murder