In media res...

This story really functions as moving the overarching plot forward. The tension between the upper and lower city is high and people are dying left and right. The thirteen are solidfying their positions.

That being said, this is another poly - trupple. Eurydice, who is very weak, a good girl, finally steping out a millimeter at a time with Charon after Orpheus betrayed her. I really feel the connection between Charon ad Eurydice (he's strong and tough, she's weak and frail) but felt like Orpheus didn't make enough amends and is a harder buy in on their thrupple situation.

Lot's of drama, kink clubs, steamy times, drama and ambushes.
Will Olympus fall?
Recommend.
4.5

3.25 stars

This story, the relationship dynamic in this book, wasn't my cup of tea.
I think out of all the books in The Dark Olympus books, this is my least favourite.

Now, certain scenes that were spicy & political were very good, and I enjoyed them, but the book as a whole took me a while to get into. I don't think it meshed together perfectly.
I was proud of Eurydice for sticking up for her wants and for herself against all her family who constantly wanted to baby her as A GROWN ADULT! She knew, we knew & they knew that she had gone through something traumatic, but suffocating her didn't help, so her taking control was fun to see - plus her taking control in the bedroom, too.

I personally don't think Charon was flushed out enough of a character, even if I did like him.
I felt this book was more of a filler to the story - besides the one or two big reveals.

I will be continuing as NEED HERA & ZEUS!

This latest installment in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series continues on with the intrigue and storyline that has flowed through the previous books. However, the author is beginning to get a little monotonous with the polyamorous relationships. The first couple of books were just simple relationships with a pair of lovers, but all others have at least three people and I'm starting to feel a little crowded. It's just my opinion and the author can write as she wishes, as I'm sure there are people who aren't tired of reading about the multiple person relationships. For me, I thought her best work was with the more intimate pairs and would love to see her toss one of those in every so often as she writes. Other than that aspect, I do love the storylines themselves and the modernization of the Greek mythology characters is very well done.

This is the 6th book in the Olympus world and it was good but not as good as the others
Even though I loved the relationship between Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus,
Its action packed, plot twist and spicy,
This serie is still a favourite of mine
Can’t wait for Zeus’ book !!

This was book six in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series, all of which are Greek mythology retellings based on different gods/goddesses set in the same world. I don't believe it should be read as a standalone, as even as someone who has read the entire series was still sometimes confused over characters and events from the past. It does make things a little more complicated with how often characters names can change based on their current position/title, and the author going back and forth on what she refers to them as is a little frustrating as well. Overall, I did enjoy this book, but it was not my favorite of the series. I love books with polyamorous relationships, specifically MMF, but this felt way to rushed to me. The whole book takes place in under a week, and with the existing dynamics between the FMC and both MMCs, it just felt too unbelievable for me.

The Dark Olympus Series has been great fun for me from the beginning and thus far there has not been a single one of these books I haven’t liked, Midnight Ruin was no exception and was a wild ride from start to finish. Whilst the books in these series are technically interconnected standalone’s you can not fully appreciate the story without having read the other books in the series before reading Midnight Ruin.

And ohh boy did this book jump right in! We get a taste of some of the juicy stuff between Orpheus, Charon and Eurydice really early on (considering the last few Dark Olympus books were a bit more slow burn this was a nice treat). From Book One we have been drip fed information about Eurydice and we have watched her character grow through the perspective of different protagonists who vary in their proximity to her (her sisters, mothers colleagues and general acquaintances) so it is very exciting to see this cut throat world through her eyes. Her self-exploration and growth was well rounded and her interactions with Orpheus and Charon had good flow.

While this story was majority character driven and led, the overarching plot continued to advance in this story. It has been a while since we have had a story anchored mostly in the Lower City and we continued to see additional layers in the city of New Olympus. This book continued to add elements to the political intrigue and built on the established dynamics. Katee Roberts writing is also so wonderfully considerate of its audience, there is complete transparency with trigger warnings at the start and the effort in ensuring balanced representation of all types of people of different backgrounds, identities and sexualities is something that the genre desperately needs, she does it well and without fanfare. Midnight Ruin showcased a very diverse cast of characters who just went about their business, it was fantastic.

My only criticism is the same as it has been with the last two Dark Olympus books, it needed to be just a little bit longer. I’d love for just a tiny bit more exploration at the end to make it a little less abrupt, but I know that this is a series of interconnected stories and I have complete faith that this series will be tied together with the right level of closure at the appropriate moment in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review, these thoughts are all my own.

I really enjoyed this book. Cruel Seduction was lacking in my opinion but this one was sooo much better. We got more the group dynamics between Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus. The previous book had separate relationships within the whole and I didn’t like that. This book you get the full group dynamics each person is involved in the other. There were a lot more group activities as well which I thoroughly enjoyed as well.

This was SO! GOOD! It's definitely one of my favorite installments in the series so far, and I loved the relationship between Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus, and how it all plays out. I seriously cannot wait for the rest of these books. I NEED THEM.

Rating: probably 4.5 stars

Book six in the Dark Olympus Series from Katee Roberts, Midnight Ruin continues the tale of Olympus and the political upheaval that is beginning to happen throughout the Upper City, as the Thirteen, the historic rulers of the City, are far from united due to an assassination clause inserted into the legal framework of which they are they are supposed to abide.
Political infighting by the Gods has always sown dissention but never to the level where it is going to threaten everything that is considered sacred. The Upper City is becoming more unstable, which has now filtered down into the Lower City, the domain of Hades, who is frustrated and angry about what is occurring.
Eurydice Dimitriou barely recovered from the attack on her, still filled with sadness and dislike for Orpheus Makos, the golden boy of Olympus, artist, brother of Zeus and her former lover, is slowly rebuilding her life. Charon Ariti, Hades right hand man, has finally decided to see if Eurydice feels the same way as he does for her and is more than delighted when she does.
Orpheus is filled with deep, destructive remorse and will do anything to try and seek forgiveness from Eurydice, even finding his way into the lower city, to beg for even a little forgiveness.
These three central protagonists come together in a rather more than ‘kink’ relationship which tends to dominate all else until Hades and his beloved Persephone come under a devastating attack, one designed to wreak havoc in the most catastrophic manner.
Unfortunately, the storyline in Midnight Ruin is very thin and poorly executed, as there is much material within the traditional stories of the Gods of Olympus/Greek Mythology from which to garner inspiration. The steamy sex scenes between Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus tend to overshadow everything else, which is frustrating as the previous books have been far more interesting from a historic, all be it fictitious, perspective.
Midnight Ruin leaves the reader wondering what happens next, which is not bad thing, as hopefully the next book will be more in the style of several of the previous books such as Radiant Sin and Neon Gods; a good story line laced with sex, not sex laced with a somewhat fragile narrative.

Miss Katee never lets me down! Thank you netgalley for the arc! Loved it per usual and as always, im excited to see what else she gives us this year! I have so many of her books that im now excited to dive into!

Midnight Ruin
By Katee Robert
This is the sixth book in the Dark Olympus series.

Eurydice Dimitriou has been the well protected little sister of the family. She's spent the last year healing and becoming her own pain. She's ready to finally take the steps to stand on her own two feet. Can she move on from the heartache caused by Orpheus and find happiness in the lower city?

Charon Ariti is complicated. He's spent the last year being a protective friend. It's not easy when he wants so much more. And his positron as l Hades's second in command puts him in the cross hairs of danger. Yet he's no longer willing to wait to take what he wants, and it may turn out to be more than he bargained for.

Orpheus Makos has lived with his regret and the pain he caused. He's not the same selfish man he was. And he's prepared to do whatever it takes to right the wrongs, penance he will gladly give. Even if he only has a glimmer of hope that Eurydice will forgive him. He's never stopped living her, and now he has to take the painful steps to his forever.

While the city is posed for an ever increasing threat and the danger has come to the lower cities' doors, we truly see the power that Hades can wield. He will protect his people without question. Now we wait to see how both sides of the city will withstand the enemy that is coming.

📚 Midnight Ruin
Dark Olympus Series Book 6
✍ Katee Robert
📖 Fiction
4.3 ★⚊
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"𝐀𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞"
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This book!!!!!💜💜
Ive been following this series since the beginning. I love Greek modern retellings, and Katee Robert has done such a great job with this one.
Perfectly crafted, well written, spellbinding, gripping.. seriously it had me since chapter one.
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Eurydice has always been the innocent sister, but she's finally ready to step out of the long shadow cast by her powerful family..
Charon Ariti, Hades right hand -man has been by her side, trying to make Eurydice move on from her shattered heart..
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Orpheus, will do whatever it takes to make things right.. even if it means some kind of penance..
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Time is running up, Olympus is boiling up, and the pressure to learn whats gonna happen has everyone struggling to mantain safety in the city, danger is inminent.. and a new revelation will be the greatest threat for all the Thirteen ..
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🌌 All the feels 🌌

💜 modern Greek retelling
💜 broken heart
💜 plot twist
💜 action packed
💜 revelations
💜 spicy romance
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⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading it ..
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🌌 Pub Date January, 16 🌌
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Special thanks to the Author, Publisher and Netgalley for this Arc. The opinions are on my own.

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert is a spicy book. This book is perfect for a greek mythology retelling.

This book got high sexual tension, second chance love, plenty of spicy scenes and a fast paced storyline. The level of spiciness is intense.

I'll definitely be looking forward for next book by Katee Robert.

"Midnight Ruin" by Katee Robert proves to be a satisfying and entertaining addition to the Dark Olympus series, earning a solid four-star rating. The narrative skillfully continues from the events of "Cruel Seduction," transporting readers back to the lower city for a full-circle moment reminiscent of the series' origins in "Neon Gods." While the stakes are undeniably high, the story maintains a faster pace, offering suspense and engagement throughout.

The game-changing ending is impactful and memorable, sparking curiosity about its future effects on the series. The romance takes center stage, showcasing elements of friends-to-lovers and second-chance dynamics. The tension, build-up, and the well-crafted blend of groveling, caretaking, and spice make "Midnight Ruin" one of the spicier entries in the Dark Olympus series.

A notable aspect is the character development of Eurydice, transforming her from a sheltered individual into a formidable and assertive woman. The interactions among Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon are commendable, depicting a deep understanding and passionate connection between the characters.

The cameos of Hades and Persephone offer a glimpse into their growth as characters and leaders since "Neon Gods," adding depth the the series as whole. Katee Robert's skill in creating a queer-normative world is evident, seamlessly integrating inclusivity without overt emphasis.

As with all of the other novels in this series, this is an enjoyable reading experience for fans of spicy romance, intricate plots, and well-developed character arcs. "Midnight Ruin" stands as a compelling installment in the Dark Olympus series, leaving readers eager to explore the far-reaching effects hinted at in the game-changing ending. Highly recommended for those seeking an engaging and spicy escape into the Dark Olympus universe.

This book really ramped up the danger and shady dealings in the world of Dark Olympus... but never forgot the spice I ALWAYS adore from Katee Robert.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the arc of this book.
I am a fan of this series and there wasn’t a book from this series I didn’t enjoy reading. While reading I felt like the storyline was moving fast and the spicy scenes were good. However, finding out there was a puppy play kink in this book threw me for a loop. I wasn’t expecting it and this isn’t the first book I’ve read that had that but it isn’t a kink that is for me. I’m glad that was only one small part in the beginning. Overall I think this book was good. I only wish we got to see more was the growth of Charon, Eurydice, and Orpheus's relationship because I felt like we only saw Charon and Eurydice together and Orpheus and Eurydice together. I would have liked to see more of a relationship of all 3 of them together or Orpheus and Charon's growing relationship in a sense that wasn’t during a spicy moment. This book I enjoyed reading and there wasn’t a moment while reading that I was bored. I’m excited to see what’s next for this series.

Perfect For….
Fans of Greek mythology retelling smut.

Quick Synopsis
Eurydice and Charon and Orpheus are all connected as Eurydice tries to step out and take charge of her own life.

My Review
Honestly, this series isn’t getting better. I really liked the first two books but after that they just seem to be less plot and more sex. These books are too short to be putting off the actual plot. And this getting back with your ex and your new guy in a throuple just doesn’t seem very realistic if I’m being honest. The ending also came very quickly with no real conclusion. Like it was just done but it didn’t even feel done. I gave the book 3 stars because it wasn’t horrible and I could still get through it, but I would recommend it to others.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own

3.5 stars. I really enjoyed that we finally learned more about Eurydice and some of her past. I loved her relationship with Charon and he helped her grow in confidence and helped her learn what she wants. Now I wasn’t sure how adding Orpheus in would work. But I think overall their chemistry together was great. I’m glad that there was a big focus on Orpheus and Eurydice healing. My favorite thing is that we finally learned who the main villain is! We are getting closer and closer to war and really starting to see more come to light. I also loved to see more Hades, Persephone, and Callisto in this. My only reason for not rating a little higher is I felt this book and the relationships seemed rushed. It all happened so fast. But overall I enjoyed this and can’t wait for the next. Very eagerly waiting for the Zeus and Hera book!

3.5⭐️ 4🌶️

I couldn’t wait to start this book. I love a good second chance romance but I was worried that I wouldn’t have it in me to forgive Orpheus but I trust Katee and was eager to see his path to redemption. I was also a little worried about the relationship dynamic between the three of them since I was not a huge fan of the dynamic between Achilles, Patroclus, and Helen. I shouldn’t have been worried in either case. I came to really love their relationship.

I’ve decided that Charon can do no wrong. I love that man so much! I was worried there for a while that he wouldn’t get the love and devotion he deserved. But as long as he is happy, I’m happy.

Orpheus had so much growth from the first time we saw him and I grew to like him a lot.

Eurydice wasn’t my favorite character. She was sheltered and spoiled and tired of being sheltered so she would act recklessly. She was overly confident so sometimes instead of feeling like a strong and rebellious woman, she felt like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum.

I think my biggest complaint about this book is that I was left wanting more from the ending. I remember reading the last page and was surprised it was the last page. Maybe the bonus content will help give me more closure.

I enjoyed the the new information we gained about Olympus and I’m starting to guess who Hermes’ love interest will be. I can’t wait to see if I am right.

Orpheus did Eurydice oh so wrong, and she has been hanging out in the lower city ever since getting closer to Charon. Charon wants Eurydice, but Orpheus wants her back, and Eurydice wants them both. With war fast approaching Olympus Eurydice is going to need to shed her naïve youngest sister skin and step into the woman she needs to not only survive this war but thrive in the dirty politics that is Olympus. Who knew all she needed to find her inner bad ass was explore her kinks and fantasies with two men, go girl! Charon was perfection the entire book and the groveling Orpheus did to earn forgiveness love to see it. Plus more gets revealed in the plot of who is trying to bring down Olympus.