A review by jencolumb0
Neon Gods by Katee Robert

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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