The sixth book in the Dark Olympus series does not disappoint! This is a fantastical version of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. And Charon. Yes, this dynamic duo is now a trio and for some strange reason, it works. Luckily, there is also plenty of story woven in through the romance and war is coming to Olympus. The lower city barrier (where Hades and Persephone rule) has been breached. There will be another installment of this series starring Ariadne and the Minotaur. (Luckily, he's a human in this series.)

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this e-arc.*

This one didn’t really work for me, but it was more a matter of personal preferences. It’s a MMF story, which I love, but the author really leans in to degradation kink, which is just not my thing. Just know what you’re getting when you go in. I’m sure this book will work for a lot of people!

I received an ARC from NetGalley. This is my honest review.

The sixth book in the Dark Olympus series is full of action and sex. It takes place in the lower city, which we haven’t really been to since Neon Gods, so it was nice to be back and made it feel similar to the first book in some ways. Although the story and politics has definitely evolved since that book. The politics and war that has been developing throughout the series made a more action packed appearance in this book, which I liked as this threat is becoming more physical and I’m excited to see where it goes. And lastly the romance in this book featuring Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon. These three are sexy and smutty and I loved it. My only issue was that their relationship felt too quick. Granted Eurydice and Orpheus are giving it a second chance and Eurydice and Charon were built throughout the background of the series so there already is a basis for these relationships. I think I just would’ve liked more of the three of them or even just Orpheus and Charon together and seeing the full relationship built just a little more.

Overall, another great book in the Dark Olympus series!

Read if you like…
•Greek mythology
•Hadestown
•mmf
•🌶️🌶️🌶️

Let me start this off by saying you cannot go wrong with the Dark Olympus series by Katee Robert. Midnight Ruins is no exception. I think Robert’s take on a polygamous relationship was well done. The spicy scenes are definitely steamy. If you’ve read the previous other stories in the series and enjoyed them you will not be disappointed with this one.

Thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablancas and Katee Robert for the ARC.

Midnight Ruin was a great installment in the Dark Olympus series, with well-developed characters and an intriguing storyline. It was a good representation of a polyamorous relationship, and the character arc was well-executed. It did, however, try to fit quite a few different plot lines in that needed some more time to be fleshed out. The book felt fairly short for all that Katie Robert was trying to accomplish here, but it did have a good balance of plot vs. spicy romance.

Thank you to Sourcebooks, NetGalley, and of course, the fabulous Katee Robert for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is the sixth book in the Dark Olympus series, while you could probably can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend reading the whole series so you can understand all of the complex relationships between the characters.

CW: violence, murder, blood, guns, pregnancy and abortion (off page, not FMC), consensual kink

Things to expect:
-MMF contemporary romance
-friends to lovers
-pining
-grovel through puppy play
-second chance
-forced proximity
-suspense
-he paints her

I was very excited for this book specifically because I wanted to see Orpheus grovel for forgiveness after the events in book 1. Bless the Queen Katee Robert because not only did I get the groveling I wanted, I got puppy play! Plus the daddy energy that we got from Charon was top tier.

I loved how Charon was pining for Eurydice for so long, yet he gave her the space to heal after the betrayal of Orpheus. On top of that, Charon would literally do anything for Eurydice which I loved reading.

Lastly, I also really enjoyed how much Eurydice became stronger and more independent in this book. I have been waiting to see her grow and it FINALLY happened!

Oh and of course, the spice was INSANE! It started early in the book, becoming more and more spicy with every scene!

I can’t wait for the next installment because Olympus is imploding and I have so many theories about what will happen in the next couple of books!

All the way back in book 1, Orpheus abandons Eurydice to a an unknown fate by a bridge leading to the lower city under the old Zeus's instructions. That forced her into the protection of her sister Persephone and her husband Hades. They have Charon, Hades's right hand man, guard her and they develop a friendship. Charon is smitten but he knows she needs to heal and nothing can go further between him and Eurydice until she comes to terms with her unresolved feelings towards Orpheus. Charon then heads to Olympus and tells Orpheus to set things straight. Neither Charon nor Eurydice were expecting a repentant and very changed Orpheus to actually show up and accept any form of punishment Eurydice throws at him, even becoming "her dog" (yes, puppy play is involved). Also unexpected was how the attraction between Charon and Orpheus also develops and soon the three realize they can't live without the others. 

Like I have said in reviews of the previous books, this is pretty much a chapter in a long story and you definitely need to read the ones before to understand all the mess going on in Olympus and the Lower City. 

There is a strong element of romance underlying the story, but this is mostly an entry in the saga of what's happening in the cities, with the focus being on Charon, Eurydice and Orpheus. 

I wouldn't say this ends in a cliffhanger per se, but the ending was so abrupt  I thought my copy was missing the final chapter. 

There is a lot of politics as usual as well as some steamy scenes as we can expect from Katee Robert, but the plot is king here, moving the bigger story along.

Thank you, NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the early copy.

Representation: everyone is queer

Possible triggers: violence, murder, pregnancy (not the heroine), pregnancy termination (by choice, not the heroine)

I loved it!. A while back I've read Neon Gods and since then I've been invested in every book of this series and this one did not disappoint. Even though it is a series, you can definitely read this as a standalone. I really loved the characters and they worked with each other. I have been waiting for Eurydice story since we first meet through her sisters point of view and it was a blast from start to the very end. Katie Robert always knows how to do something new and really mastered this book, so I'm really exited for the next one!

Katee Robert can do no wrong in my book. Had my soul down when she wrote Neon Gods, and have loved keeping up with this series. Getting ARC’s for her last few has been an absolute privilege, thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity in exchange for an honest review.

This one follows the tale of Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus… as a throuple with puppy play. I was not expecting this whatsoever… I went in with an open mind, as I always do, and I was not disappointed. Robert is the queen of enthusiastic consent, and all parties were thoroughly game for this dynamic. I found myself really loving these characters and how they were all drawn together (pun intended). It was a blast from start to finish. She always knows how to add a new dynamic between her characters in this world and I’m always eager to go back for more, cannot wait for the next!

As always, thank you to NetGalley, Katee Roberts and her publishing/marketing team, who made it possible for me to receive an advanced reader copy of this book. This review is purely my own opinion.

Firstly, I want to start by saying I was shocked to see this ARC in my inbox this morning. I was so excited to read this, so much so that I have non-stopped having this open on my phone from 10 am and just finished it at 3:30 pm. I barely stopped to eat lunch; that's how addictive this book was. This has been the case for every Katee Roberts book I have read.

Before reading this book, I did read the preview, which had three different scenes, very spicy, delicious scenes, which I was looking out for and waiting to reread in this book. Let me say, they did not disappoint. Having a closer connection to the characters as well, made those amazing scene a thousand times better.

Now for the actual book, good and bad, but most amazing.

The book had a recap at the beginning. For anyone who knows this series knows this is not the first one. There are quite a few books in this world, all based on different people and their complicated romances. Each story though, follows an whole underlying story that follows through from one book to the next. That's not to say you can't read these as a stand-alone; you can 100% do that, and you will not feel as though you have to backtrack or get confused with moments throughout the book. This is why I think its amazing that there's a little blurb, a few sentences, starting a main importance from each book that is relevant to the background story. It doesn't give away any spoilers for the stories before if maybe you're reading them out of order, but it does give you a little more of an understanding.

Eurydice, she's a highly connected individual, even though her character would not give you that impression. She has a little bit of past trauma with her ex-boyfriend, Orpheus, which is stopping her from moving on and diving headfirst into love again.

Charon is her best friend, his helped pick up the pieces of her heart, and his falling head over heels for her. He knows what he wants is her, forever, but he understands why she is hesitant to jump into love. There's unresolved feelings he can't turn off for her.

Orpheus, the ex-boyfriend, he made a massive mistake which turned Eurydice and his lives upside down and has been paying the price since. He wants a second chance but doesn't feel like he deserves it.

Charon, wanting to start a life with Eurydice, knows that she needs closure. So he ventures out into the upper city and barges into the life of Orpheus. Basically telling him to sort his shit out, and figure out a way to give Eurydice closure so she can move on, with him.

Orpheus takes that as an invitation to seek out Eurydice in the lower city;

"Find your way to the lower city and make it right. You owe her that much."

When he arrives, he does find her in a compromised position, which makes for some interesting future developments between the three of them.

"You're going to let go of my cock and walk with me to my car."
"Or?"
"Or I;m going to fuck you right here in public where anyone walking past can see us claiming each other."

While the three of them are figuring out their relationship with each other and together. The barrier to Olympus is failing. There are threats everywhere, assassination attempts, and individuals out there seeking ways to destroy the thirteen.

Now you know a bit about the story, how about whats even more important, the spice. This is a semi-dark romance, it does hit on a few sensitive topics. Such as pregnancy and abortions, not in terms of the main characters though. So as always check those out before reading. It is very spicy and is very much in the world of kink with puppy play. The characters are very sub/dom but do switch it up depending on the dynamic at the time.

At first the relationship between he three was experimental, it was more Charon giving permission to get Orpheus out of her system.

"He wants to pay penance, and you deserve to have penance paid. I don't give a fuck what that looks like. Stick a collar around his neck and walk him like a dog if that will make you happy. Fuck him. Sleep with him. Do what you need to do."

Which evolves when they release the attraction and compulsion to be together, all three of them.

"If Charon fucks me, will you suck his cock clean?" 🔥

"Your dog is famished, baby. Let's stop wasting time and feed him."

"You heard her. Make her come so hard that she's begging for your cock. And when you give it to her, I'll give you mine."

And ultimately, the three of them had my heart from the beginning.

"I might have come here for her, but plans change."

I did say we would talk about the good and the bad. But sitting here right now, I can't come up with anything remotely negative I have to say about this book. We are only nine days into the year, but I already know this will be a strong contender for my favourite read. All I can say is, where's the next?

Midnight Ruin, I was able to get an ARC thanks Sourcebooks Casablanca, Katee Robert and Net Gallery. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Finally we Charon, Orpheus and Eurydice story and it was great I have waiting for Eurydice story since we first meet through her sisters point of view and she has come so far and I think her sisters underestimated her. After all that has happened to Eurydice I was glad that she finally was able to come out of her shell and that she taken a chance with Charon. A lot goes down in the lower city in this book . I loved the role Orpheus had in this book a felt that after all that happened with what he did to Eurydice that him groveling was the least he can do. If you loved the other books in the Dark Olympus series then you would probably like this one. I can't wait to see where the rest of this series go.

I won't deny that I'm fully invested in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series and this one is no different.

Bringing the wounded heart of Eurydice on a collision course with her bestie Charon, who wants nothing more than to love her, and mix with the dejected, formerly spoiled Orpheus, it was a not to be put down read.

The ways in which Katee gets inside her character's heads and digs deep is a pleasure to read. Although multiple first person POV's, I felt like I was a fly on the wall, taking every emotion and event in.

And wow, we also find out who's behind all the shenanigans that's been causing so much chaos since the first book. Get ready to go on an emotional roller coaster that's super sexy, but also heart warming.

Can't wait to read the next in this series. Gotta know how this all plays out. :)

I received an ARC from the publisher for an honest review.

What can I say about a book 6 into a series without spoilers; this book started to give us some answers that we’ve been waiting for but just hints of them. There is still a lot of plot going on in the background that we’re not privy to yet.

This story explores the unresolved relationship between Eurydice and Orpheus and adds in Charon. It is a MMF polyamorous relationship that shockingly doesn’t have as many spicy scenes as some of Kate Roberts previous books. However that being said also doesn’t lack in them either. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to the next in the series.

I am obsessed with the writing style of Katee Robert. If you never read her books start with it NOW!
Katee did it once again!

Continuing with the series, Midnight Ruin introduces us to Eurydice Dimitriou and her love triangle with Charon Ariti and Orpheus Makos. Eurydice seeks solace in the arms of Charon, Hade's loyal right-hand, the dynamic between these two is very steamy and passionate! Orpheus is determined to win Eurydice back and you can feel his emotional struggle as he tries to regain her affections. The backdrop of Olympus and the lower city adds an atmospheric touch, but the threat of enemies slipping through the faltering barrier feels somewhat overshadowed by the love affair. It's definitely a passionate and mythic tale of love, redemption and desire. It does tend to feel a bit familiar due to the romance/mythology aspect, but the character's emotional journeys and the interplay of their relationship keep the narrative engaging.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Katee Robert never goes in the direction I expect her to go in. Especially in “Midnight Ruin”, Robert has me on the edge of my seat.

Dark Olympus the Series

If you’re new to Katee Robert, I would encourage you to go back and start this series at the beginning with “Neon Gods“. Being the first book in the Dark Olympus series, it sets the stage for the drama and fallout that takes place throughout all of the subsequent interconnected stories.

Modern Olympus is run by the Thirteen, group of power-hungry, backstabbing, entitled Houses filled with people who would do almost anything to keep their status. The political intrigue abounds as titles shift, alliances change, and the boundaries that keep Olympus safe from outsiders are threatened.

The Plot Thickens
One of my favorite parts of following this series from the beginning is the layered drama of the Olympus politics. Relationships change, creating new some new alliances and pulling on the fraying strands that tether others. Finally, finally, readers learn who is responsible for the wards falling around the city, and who is the puppet master behind the chaos in the streets. Katee Robert weaves small details throughout her sexy, steamy romances. Pay attention to every conversation, and every interaction. If not, you might miss something.

Romantic Ruin
Fans of open door romance will love a Katee Robert book. She doesn’t shy away from the spice. She embraces it.

The Dark Olympus series covers a range of sexual content, from multiple romantic partners and polygamous relationships, to BDSM and kink. If you’re worried about the explicit content in her stories please check for content warnings, which can be found on her website Kateerobert.com.


“Midnight Ruin” is told from three separate points of view.

Katee Robert builds a brilliant triad. Her talent for writing distinct character voices, and being able to cleanly separate their motivations and movements is clearly evident through every chapter and point of view.

Eurydice and Orpheus’ story takes place before “this “Midnight Ruin” begins. Eurydice was brutally harmed in a previous novel, helped in part by actions of Orpheus, her ex-boyfriend. She escaped, and has spent the last year living with her sister in the lower city, protected by Hades and his right-hand man, Charon. Since then, Eurydice and Charon have grown closer, building a friendship while she healed and he had to watch. Charon realizes that Eurydice will never be able to move on (and he hopes she’ll move on to him) without the closure of her relationship with Orpheus.

Orpheus, on the other hand, has been suffering due to his previous actions and has been hoping to make amends ever since. With Charon’s invitation, Orpheus crosses into the lower city with the intention of begging forgiveness. Little did he realize that his begging would be taken verbally and physically. His amends come in the form of degradation and role-play, and their relationships mend and blend in the bedroom.

I didn’t have any plans for seduction when I came home this morning. After a night of fruitless searching, my frustration was riding me hard. All I wanted was to see Eurydice and let her presence sooth me.

Then I walked in to find Orpheus kneeling on the ground at her feet.


Keeping It Real
I wish Katee Robert would push her writing limits and go just a little bit harder, both on the plot development and leaning into the character’s kinks in the bedroom. I’ve been in love with her stories since I cracked the cover of Neon Gods, especially after reading the throne room scene. The promise of consensual sex without the conventional boundaries of a ‘typical’ romance novel was alluring. It just feels like Robert sees the edge of her comfort zone and stops short.

Additionally,” Midnight Ruin” addresses one major plot point in the series story arc, but I assumed there would have been more on-page action. Ultimately, the novel feels like a placeholder for readers while waiting for the next installment. Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon’s story doesn’t really advance the plot of the series story arc as a whole.

Katee Robert proves over and over again that she’s not afraid to write about topics that others never would. I hope that in her future stories, when she sees that invisible line in the sand, that she laughs as she puts her big toe right over it. Dive in to the deep end, baby. The readers are here for it.

Bring on “Dark Restraint”. I can’t wait for Ariadne and the Minotaur.

Since starting the Dark Olympus series I've been looking forward to Eurydice's story. I wanted to know what would happen. Robert finally delivers her story and it was ...okay.

Let me start out by saying I enjoyed the characters. I loved Eurydice and Charon. Their relationship feels genuine and romantic without sacrificing the spice. I really enjoyed seeing them together. Orpheus took a long time for me to like but eventually by the end I liked him paired with Eurydice and Charon. The MMF pairing worked well here. I think Katee Robert does a fantastic job with MMF & MFM pairings. She has the dynamic done pat and knows how to make it sexier every time.

I am not a fan of the dog play or degradation kink (which I discovered while reading this). I figured I'd try it and it just wasn't lighting my fire. However that doesn't mean it won't anyone else's. Outside of these types of kinks, I the spice was hitting! It was really hot and sexy.

The world building and politics continue and keep getting more and more complicated. I think this one did a better job of having it connect to the romance story more organically than some other books in the series.

This was a fun time. I enjoyed the sexy times and the characters.

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert - Releasing January 16, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I adore Katee Robert—Neon Gods was one of my first spicy reads, and we all know how that progressed. I’ve enjoyed every book of theirs that I’ve read.

The politics, drama, and steam abound in Midnight Ruin, which is the 6th installment in the Dark Olympus series. As we learn more about the threats against Olympus, Katee Robert builds an unlikely triad between Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus, the man who broke Eurydice’s heart and trust.

I have mixed feelings about their collective relationship. On one hand, Robert does a phenomenal job with the characters. They communicate beautifully, and their chemistry is fantastic. Eurydice truly comes into her own, Charon is supportive and restrained and gorgeous, and Orpheus experiences real repentance and humility. Maybe I’m just less forgiving than Eurydice, though. I craved more of her and Charon before Orpheus joined them, and once he did, if he *had* to stick around, I wanted more of his penance.

The ending seems a little abrupt, but I assume that’s due to the rising action and conflict in the series. I wish Robert would have taken the k!nk in this relationship just a little further, because there was phenomenal potential and I wanted more. Regardless, the moments we do get are hot.

I loved the glimpses of Hades and Persephone, who are still one of my favorite couples in the series.

If you’re eagerly waiting for next week’s release, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

Thank you to Katee Robert, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Netgalley for this free ARC. Opinions are mine.

My reviews of the series always touch on the Mythology, the World, the Characters, and the Relationships. Mythology, I think we're fully off the rails at this point. While this one brings it closer than for example Radiant Sin with the addition of Orpheus and Eurydice, it's rather loose. I did enjoy the small nods to the original with Eurydice staying in the Underworld and the regret of Orpheus, so in terms of mythology, not my least favorite of the series.

For the world, this seems almost isolated in the world until about the last 25%. It's mostly about Eurydice trying to find out the information from Ariadne - who will be the next book - so most of what we see is very much only there to advance the overall plot. But in terms of what we see, it's world lite, until it hooks us for the sequel. I think my favorite elements were the characters and their dynamic. Each of them have a strong history - very much like Cruel Seduction. But because we only have three main POVs, everything is allowed to be more streamlined, plus they all seem to be connected more than the previous group of lovers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

This is the 6th book in the Dark Olympus series. It’s another 🔥one!

This book focuses on the self-discovery of Eurydice, Persephone’s younger sister, and her relationship with Charon, Hades second-in-command. When it’s obvious that Eurydice hasn’t gotten over the heartbreak of Orpheus, Charon sets out to rectify the situation, thus leading to a love triangle full of spice, forgiveness, and love. In the midst of the love affair, Olympus is attacked. This book has a lot more action and politics as the lower world begins getting attacked by an unnamed source, instigating a war in Olympus.

Katee Robert is a phenomenal writer and superb story teller. As with the rest of the series, the world building is magnificent and the character development is exquisite. (Hades--from Neon Gods--is still my book boyfriend 😍and he makes many appearances throughout this book!) It’s a very entertaining world, riddled with strife, struggle, love, and spice!

The one thing I didn’t like about this book was the introduction of the ze/zir pronouns with one of the characters. It feels absurd, confusing, and just too much.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title for review.