Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

Neon Gods by Katee Robert

291 reviews

jencolumb0's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.5

A simple but modern, v. hot, engaging, and satisfying retelling of the Hades/Persephone myth with the help of the ever-effective fake dating trope. Even though this book skews toward indulgent and also violent at times, I really appreciated the sensitivity it brought to concepts of BDSM. It is worth noting that none of the violence is sexual in nature and, in one part where blurring that line becomes a possibility, the involved partners clearly communicate their enthusiastic consent to hurting so good, in an agreed-upon way. I look forward to exploring the rest of Olympus, as portrayed by Ms. Robert.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Gun violence and Kidnapping

thebookaddict's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Voordat je aan dit boek begint, lees eerst even de trigger warnings. Ik dacht dat het een romance was, maar het is bijna puur spice. Er zit een verhaallijn in, maar hier ligt helaas de focus niet. Je volgt een verhaal van Persephone en Hades, twee van mijn favoriete personages. De andere goden, zijn ook echt goed beschreven zonder dat daar de focus op ligt. Hades is zoals altijd een donkere, duistere man met een klein gouden hartje. Hij beschermt alles wat hem lief is. Ik vond de manier hoe de romance zich ontwikkelde echt mooi om te lezen. Van een deal naar echte gevoelens. Hij laat duidelijk zien dat hij alles voor Persephone over heeft

zelfs het adopteren van drie puppy's 🤭

de schrijfstijl is ook erg prettig en hij leest vlot weg. Ik had het alleen fijner gevonden als het verhaallijn iets meer naar voren was gekomen.

ook was het vermoorden van de machtige Zeus wel erg makkelijk

. Ondanks alles heb ik toch genoten en wil alle andere delen ook lezen!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Eating disorder, Gun violence, and Kidnapping

smartcookiesca's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment

amanda16412's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

britreadsbooks's review against another edition

funny 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

5.0

A sexy Hades and Persephone retelling set in modern times but an alternate universe. Zeus is a thug and an asshole, Demeter is kind of the worst. I adore Persephone and her sisters. Hades is too sweet. There are dogs. Hermes is the best and better get a book at some point.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury

shaunashares's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent

levilore_'s review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this take on Greek gods and was very happy with how consent was a main plot point in the story.

All the characters were very interesting and I thought the author did a good job of showing the Persephone and Hades dynamic as equal. Also I enjoyed the mention of them both being queer (although not labeled)

I actually wanted more information on the overall world, so hopefully I will learn more in the other books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Drug use, Suicide, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and War

direguard's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Classism

Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Blood

abbyynormal's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Classism

Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death of parent and War

katerinovaaa's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

~1st POV, 2 POVS
This is still my Katee's favorite book and probably always will be. Persephone's brattiness and Hades's overprotectiveness warm my heart and make me giggle every single time. You don't read Katee's books for the plot, but it was still entertaining, and it introduced the world perfectly.

I thought she looked like a queen before, but I was fucking wrong. She's a goddamn goddess.

official tags:
🎀 hurt/comfort
🎀 brat vs care-giver
🎀 fake relationship
🎀 alpha hero on the outside cinnamon roll on the inside
🎀 fake relationship, real sex
🎀 exhibitionism
🎀 you can't properly care for yourself so I'm going to take care of you
🎀 Hades is a consent king
🎀 grumpy + sunshine
🎀 BDSM

all trigger warnings and tropes are always on Katee's website
https://www.kateerobert.com/neon-gods

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Gun violence and Blood

Minor: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Death of parent