A review by thecactusandthebooks
Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert

dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This is the fifth book in Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series. While they can be read as standalone books, I would recommend reading it as a series. Dark Olympus is a Greek retellings with plenty of spice. Katee Roberts has a way of integrating spicy into the plot in a way that feels natural. They are one of my favorite authors for a spicy read. I love the multi POV. This is one of my favorite installments of the series. 

This polyamorous romance is MESSY and very political. Aphrodite and the new Hephaestus are forced to marry to try to stabilize the unrest in the city. When Pandora and Adonis get pulled into their games the lines begin to blur and none of it feels like a game anymore. 

While I did not love these characters from the beginning, by the end I understood them better. This book felt high stakes and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can’t wait to read Midnight Ruin.  

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