Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with the first 5 chapters of this new installment in the Dark Olympus series, by Katee Robert.

I've read both Neon Gods and Electric Idol and thoroughly enjoyed both. Each focused on a different couple from Greek mythology, taking a new and fresh slant on their stories. Wicked Beauty is focusing on Helen (Helen of Troy fame), sister to the newest Zeus (previously Perseus). Helen has decided to enter the tournament to compete for the title of Ares (the previous Ares having recently died). Her ex, Paris and his brother Hector, have also entered, as well as Achilles and Patroclus. Patroclus and Helen were friends as kids, but grew apart after Patroclus moved away. However, there is clearly a spark between them, which presents an interesting opportunity for a polamorous relationship given Patroclus and Achilles have been an item for years. Zeus upends Helen's plans to enter the tournament for the Ares title when he suddenly announces that the winner will also have Helen's hand in marriage.

I became very invested in this story after just the first 5 chapters. The possibility of having a different kind of relationship as the main focus is interesting. I also really like Helen and look forward to her proving herself and surprising those who would write her off. Looking forward to reading the rest!

Thank you for the preview of Wicked Beauty!

As a lover of Katee Robert's writing, I started off eager and with high expectations for these first five chapters. Now, that I have finished those chapters, I know three things: 1. I am eagerly awaiting the release date. 2. My expectations have been exceeded. 3. I love the way everything is playing out so far.

The characters, the plots, the smut, Katee's writing never ceases to amaze me. Based on this preview, I know for a fact that I will love this book just as much as the others in this series--maybe even more.

The only thing I was disappointed about with this preview was seeing that I have to wait until June to finish the rest! Katee never disappoints and I am glad to report that I am already hooked. This is such an interesting take on Helen. Very excited to see how the dynamic plays out.

Always SO excited to see what Katee is going to do next! I am deeply invested in the world now and have already pre-ordered Wicked Beauty for the release date.

Thank you NetGalley, the Publisher, and Kate Roberts for giving me this ARC preview in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this preview from start to finish.. and now I want the rest of this book. I have read the first two books in this series, and loved them, and this was no different. Just from the 5 chapters I did receive, I can tell this is going to be the hottest one yet! From the looks of it, this will be a MMF relationship. Additionally, with the aspect of the Ares competition, and all three of them competing against each other…. oh my lord I am so excited!

I haven’t read any other book by Katee Robert, but only five chapters of this book have me totally convinced I need to read all of her books right away. I really need to get my hands on these books immediately.
Wicked Beauty only needed five chapters to show how steamy this book is going to be. Can’t wait to read the whole book.

I knew I needed Helen's story whhen this intriguing character was introduced in Electric Idol, but I had no idea which direction it was going to take. wow! Katee Robert is a master storyteller who really knows how to make you crave a book. Can't wait to read the full version!

I love this series, and I can't wait to confront my own insecurities through another Katee Robert heroine. June can't come soon enough.

I have received a full arc of this book and will be doing a review of it once I have read it. Rating 4 stars based on the small bit of the preview I read so far. Characters were equivalent to previous books in this series and I am enjoying it.

I am ready! I am so ready for the full book. This little taste just left me wanting more and I can hardly wait to read the complete novel!

The Preview of Wicked Beauty is an addicting appetizer to what the third book in the Dark Olympus series is going to be and I cannot wait for this book to release. Katee Robert is an instant purchase with every addition to her catalog.

Well... if I wasn't excited before this preview I would be now! This 5 chapter preview made me both excited for the release of this book but also annoyed that's its a few months away!

We got to see more of Helen in the previous book Electric Idol but here she is centre stage with Achilles and Patroclus. I can't wait to see how these three come together but also take on the contest for the position of Ares - especially as 2 of them really want the title!

Really love Katee Roberts' world building in the Dark Olympus series so can't wait to read this and any other books she writes in this world.

I kindly received a sample of the first five chapters of this book through Sourcebooks Casablanca and Netgalley, and so my review is just for what I've read so far.

Katee Robert builds an interesting world where the names of Olympian gods are not so much individuals of their own right, but titles that can be inherited or won. Helen Kasios, Patroclus and Achilles are all competing for the newly available title of Ares-- seemingly, each with their unique motivations.

I enjoyed the premise of Achilles and Patroclus' open relationship, and the snippet of it that was available in the sample definitely makes me want to see more. Patroclus finding that Helen is more than the spoilt airhead the media makes her out to be and Achilles experiencing unexpected jealousy definitely makes me curious about how the dynamics between the three of them will progress.

So far, Wicked Beauty has a fun set up, engaging characters, and is already rather steamy. I'm excited to hand sell this title and read the rest myself when it arrives in June.

These chapters were so good that I am actually shaking with how badly I need the rest of this book. These next four months are going to SLOG by until Wicked Beauty can rest in my grubby little hands. Katee knows how to write a book that will knock you OUT and the epic set up for this one promises to make the reader need to hold themselves together and try not to lose it.

As a fan of Katee Roberts’ writing style and of this series, I am pleasantly unsurprised that the next installment of the dark Olympus series is even better than expected.

The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus becomes more complicated when Helen steps into the picture as another competitor for the trials to decide who will become the new Ares. Three different perspectives is new as previous books usually only have two perspectives, but it seems all three characters will be playing an important role.

As this sample was only a sneak peak into the first five chapters, it leaves the reader wanting to know more. Roberts knows how to hook her audience from the start of her books and Wicked Beauty is no exception.

On page 25 of chapter three I did notice what appears to be a name error. Helen is confronting Zeus about naming her a prize to be won, however, the author writes Patroclus’ name in place of what seems should be Perseus, or Zeus’, name. Otherwise, the book does a great job keeping names straight, which is a feat for how many characters show up as the dark Olympus stories continue to unfold.

This reader will be excitedly awaiting the release of this title to find out which way this trio’s fates end!

Thank you for this preview but I’m almost upset that I read it—I can’t stop thinking about it. I am foaming at the mouth for more of this story! I can’t wait to see what happens with Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles, in more ways than one. *eyebrow waggle*

I’ve read the other Olympus books but Katee Robert and this is the one that sucked me in the most from the very beginning. And that’s nothing against the other two, it’s just that this one is THAT interesting.

I love how Katee Robert writes. This Greek retelling sucked me in right from the first line. I love how she has built the character dynamic already and it's just the first 5 chapters. I wanted to read more but will have to wait until June!

Katee Robert’s playful handling of Greek mythology feels intentional and solid. But you won’t feel like you’re reading the Iliad with the spicy dialogue and snappy plot of Wicked Beauty, despite Achilles, Patroclus, and Helen playing the main characters.

Robert’s interpretation of Helen is breathtakingly fierce. A powerfully confident woman with something to prove, I can’t wait to find out if her bite matches her bark. Patroclus is a buttoned-up glutton for numbers, but beneath his unrumpled exterior is a current of untapped passion. Achilles was my least favorite of the three main characters, but I have a sneaking suspicion that he’ll be the kind of character to grow on you. His dubious morality and singular focus are traits I’ve loved in book-boyfriends past. Overall, the characters feel rich and fully realized.

Wicked Beauty promises to be exciting, sexy, and unpredictable. I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest.

This books is really good and I really loved the dynamic between the characters. The first five chapters make you crave more of the story! Unfortunately, we will have to wait to continue reading it and I cannot wait to fully finish it!

This is a phenomenal read! With a trio of points of view from three brilliant characters and a wonderful new take on well-known mythology, it draws you in from the very first line. Anyone who has the slightest interest in Greek mythology will love this book (even if you don't care for mythology the tale itself is fantastic), Wicked Beauty has a unique way of bringing to life our favourite gods and beings from mythology. The uniqueness comes in the roles our favourite gods and goddesses play within the story, we see gods who usually are heroes portrayed more like villains.
Unlike anything I've read Wicked Beauty instantly raises the stakes, changes our views, and reverses all our expectations. Watching as these literal gods and goddesses are put in situations that leave even them spinning in confusion brings to light a completely new point of view. It was impossible to put down, I cannot wait to see where these characters go throughout the rest of the story! I've been hooked and I'm desperate to know the outcome.
A shocking combination of mythology, competition, drama, and potential romance unlike any other retelling of mythology I've read.

Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert is a book that I am impatiently waiting to see released! Everyone should be keeping their eyes out for this wonderful author and this equally brilliant book!
(based off the preview chapters)