Eurydice is still trying to get over Orpheus, Charon has been Eurydice’s best friend and support but he wants more, these three set out to figure out what is happening between them. The plot really amps up in this novel. The person behind Minos’ evil plan is starting to be discovered. Hades and Persephone have to make some tough choices for their unborn children and citizens of the lower city. This was spicy and exciting. I have loved most of the books in this series and this is up there with some of the best. Lots of spice and lots of plot, it was a great mix. I can’t wait for the next one.

This is a compelling continuation of the Dark Olympus series. It follows Orpheus and Eurydice, who have recently broken up but still have feelings for one another, and Charon, who has been keeping an eye on Eurydice for her brother-in-law Hades. Middle was the best part for me as the beginning and end dragged a bit.

Katee Robert is a must read author. She writes with such grace and respect. I’m on the edge of my seat with the developments of Dark Olympus and somehow each chapter is hotter than the last. 11/10

Katee Robert does it again, Midnight Ruin is, undoubtedly, hot with a plot. War is stirring in Olympus, and Hades and his team are grasping at straws trying to maintain peace. What they don't know, is that their enemy knows them better than they know themselves.
Speaking of knowing themselves, Charon and Eurydice get to know each other... and Orpheus finds himself on his knees, begging for redemption in front of them both. What they learn about themselves, and each other, leads to a particularly *acute* path.

I love Katee Robert, but this one just wasn’t my favorite. I found the storyline and plot lacking and spice just for the sake of adding spice.

This series has a serious hold on me! I love the authors writing, so that, along with this worlds storyline is perfect!
I absolutely love how every book stands on its own but is still part of a bigger story.

Charon won it for me this time he was sweet and confident and knew when to let others take the lead. I adored him. Of course, you get cameos from some of our favorites. The side characters stayed true to who they were in their own books. There was a level of suspense and danger in this story. The kinks! The spice! But honestly, I'm not surprised at how delicious it was!

I enjoyed every moment. If you like Greek myth retellings, definitely try this series out! Check TW

I have loved this series and was excited to get an arc of this book, I went in knowing I would love the vibes and plot and hoping I would like the spice and romance. I say hoping because while Katee is the queen of smut sometimes the kinks included just aren’t my bag and with this one i’m conflicted. It was really hot at times but i’m not sure how I felt about the degradation and puppy play, like I didn’t dislike it but I still don’t know how I feel about it. I did love the open communication between characters throughout, it’s refreshing to see healthy relationships in romance books :) I flew through this book faster than normal, it was super easy to read and I was just really invested. I will say that I didn’t like Persephone in this one or the way she acted but I do like hera more after this instalment. I am already on tenterhooks waiting for the next book!

Overall I would say this is an enjoyable addition to the dark Olympus series. For me, this series can be hit or miss but I tend to enjoy when they lean harder into the Olympus politics, I think adds a different level of entertainment to the re-telling we are used to. This book did that for me, and I am excited to see where the storyline of this series goes. I wouldn’t go into this book of you are looking for a more accurate re-telling, as that not what you are going to get. I find the further in this series we do, the further from a ‘retelling’ we get. But if you are looking for a book with politics, spice, that takes place in Olympus this series is probably for you!

Now, if you are looking for a spicy read this is definitely for you: MMF, degradation, kink etc. are just some of the themes. I think she does spice well, it doesn’t often come across cheesy, scenes (while a lot of them) feel well timed and aren’t overly long.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This one was so good! I am so invested in the overall story in this series and each relationship. I loved seeing Persephone and Hades again and being back in the lower city. I have been rooting for Eurydice and Charon since we got a hint at his feelings for her in Radiant Sin. This story was delicious and I couldn't put it down.

Another great book from Katee Robert, in a series that is just one great book after another.

This is a worthwhile continuation of the series - with some characters that we have seen pieces and glimpses of before. I'll admit I was skeptical of a second chance plot (Orpheus the playboy was not doing himself any favors), but I trust in the author and I think the redemption arc is very well done. I appreciate Robert's take on the mythology - the world building at this point is so ingrained that it feels effortless to see each new story and myth incorporated which is usually the sign of great effort done very very well.

While not my favorite in this series, or by this author (my heart will always belong to the O'Malleys), this is a can't miss series that I continue to enjoy and can't wait for the next (and the next).

I, once again, was not disappointed by this continuing series. I like how in the past books we have been introduced (at least to me) to Eurydice as a meek and shy woman, Orpheus as a playboy and Charon as stone cold. Like I said, that's the perception I got. I loved that this book showed us a different side of each of these characters while bringing the storyline (and OMG I truly didn't see that coming!) further alone. It held me captive the entire time. I really don't think anyone else can truly rival Katee Robert when it comes to writing kink.

As a die hard Katee Robert fan, it was no surprise that I picked up this book and absolutely flew through it! It was so much fun to be back in the Dark Olympus world, getting to see some of our fan favourites and also getting to see these characters finally get their story.

I've been rooting for their story ever since starting this series because I just knew it was going to be good & Katee did not disappoint in making this story probably one of my favourites to date. The grovelling in this book was honestly impeccable. I live for men who grovel for their women's forgiveness.

It was utter perfection. Absolutely loved this one!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was such a great continuation of the Dark Olympus series. I love how the politics are being incorporated into the spice. There is so much going on in both the upper and lower cities. It was so nice to be back with the Dimitrou girls and in the lower city. Seeing Hades and Persephone again was also a nice little treat. It was great to see Eurydice grow as a character as well. We have only ever really seen her as the younger sister who needs saving. I don't blame her for wanting to change that and she definitely did. Orpheus also had a great redemption arc in this book. I cannot wait for more of this series and to see where it is all leading!

Midnight Ruin is the sixth installment in Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series. I was looking forward to this installment in the series, especially realizing Katee was taking us back to the Lower City where Hades and Persephone reside. I was ready to get out of the Upper City and hopefully get away from the drama that was unfolding, but unfortunately, it looked like it started to trickle down to the Lower City within this book.

First things first, I’m enjoying this series from Katee Robert but have found some of the books are a hit-and-miss with me. This is the case with Midnight Ruin, and I’m upset that I didn’t enjoy it because I’ve loved Katee’s MMF and Polyamorous Romance storylines. I loved learning more about Eurydice’s character and loved that she and Charon were finally hooking up with one another, but when it came to Orpheus being with them, I wasn’t fully invested. I hold grudges and think that Eurydice should have kicked Orpheus to the curb and not accepted him back in her life, or at least made him grovel more. Orpheus didn’t deserve Eurydice, even if he was feeling sorry for what he did to her, and that’s all thanks to Charon confronting him. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy the part where Eurydice gave him orders and degraded him, but I felt she should have made him work for it more to win her back.

I liked being back in the Lower City and seeing the inner workings of how Hades and his people handle things. He does not play around when it comes to the safety of everyone he’s responsible for, especially his wife. I wouldn’t want to cross paths with Hades, that’s for sure, and I wouldn’t want to cross paths with Charon either. Charon is Hades right-hand man for a reason.

I didn’t think I would like Eurydice after what she did in Neon Gods, but she redeemed herself. She was able to get information that helped Hades and the other Thirteen on who was actually behind the downfall that was happening in the Upper City.

One thing I’ve noticed with the books is that it’s become more political and less focused on Greek Mythology. It’s all due to what happened in previous books in the series and how the Thirteen are being targeted. I’m interested to find out what is going to happen to the Upper City after what Hades had to do to keep him and his people safe in this one. It’s definitely going to cause a rift with the other Thirteen, but it puts Zeus and the others on the spot to deal with the mess they started in the first place.

Story Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5

Spice/Steam: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 (Katee is one who always writes some spicy, unique scenes, and that’s no different with Eurydice, Charon and Opheus, even though I wasn’t fully invested in Orpheus in the relationship.)

Will I read the next book in the series? Even though I only gave this book 3.5 stars, that doesn’t mean I won’t stop reading this series. I enjoyed being back in the Lower City and learning more about Eurydice and Charon, but it won’t be my favorite installment.

Standalone or Part of Series: I feel the Dark Olympus series would be best read in order.

Would I recommend this book/series? Yes. If you haven’t started this series and enjoy Greek Mythology with a darker and sexier twist, then this series may be something up your alley.

Genre/SubGenre: Romance | Dark Romance | Fantasy Romance | Polyamorous Romance | MMF Romance | LGBT+ Romance

Trope(s)/Element(s): Friends to Lovers | Second Chances | Degradation | Puppy Play

I honesty think I'm over this series. I liked this slightly better than Cruel Seduction but not by much to be honest. This series now feels like it's only real purpose is to teach people about different types of relationships (i.e. poly, puppy play, etc.) with the actual story taking a back seat. I no longer care about most of the characters or what's going on and honestly, I don't think I'm going to read the last 3 books.

The absolute intricacy of the politics in this series is just to die for. Ive been waiting for this coupling since the beginning of this series -I am a wh@re for hadestown- and it did not disappoint. The groveling was top notch and I loved the talk about guilt/shame and how to handle it in a healthy way. Eurydice did ruffle my feathers a slight bit but as the youngest of 5 girls in my family I know what it is like to be smothered.. So she gets a pass for being a little extra impulsive. The differences between Charon Orpheus and Eurydice were a great juxtaposition that lent really well to balancing out the most extreme characteristics of each.
P.s I know the decision Hades made was very in character but I want to fight him and Persephone just a little bit...
Also that reveal!! I totally managed to guess the name of the benefactor but I did not put together the connection so I am really excited for that to play out.

Eurydice has always been babied by her family, but she's finally ready to step out on her own. She was tasked with trying to turn Ariadne and get information on why the barrier is failing and who is seeding chaos in Olympus.

Charon has been Eurydice's best friend and protector since the night Orpheus betrayed her and he has empowered her to protect herself going forward. He also loves her but is willing to be what she needs instead of what he wants - Eurydice is still hurt and confused by what happened with Orpheus. They can't start a relationship with Orpheus' memory standing between them, so Charon invites Orpheus into the lower city so everyone can get closure.

Orpheus has spent the last few months coming to terms with who he used to be, and he'll do anything to make things right with Eurydice. Charon is willing to have Eurydice any way he can, even if that means that Orpheus comes too.

She was *spicy* and honestly, the best kind of spice. I had a great time reading this novel, and it might be one of my favorites in the Dark Olympus series. I love getting a glimpse into the lower city, and I can't wait to find out what happens next.

Thank you so much for an advanced copy of Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert!

I love this book series so much, but the last two books (this one included) have left me feeling kind of meh. I don't know, but these books aren't really doing much for the plot of the series!

I was prepared for another book about a throuple in Midnight Ruin, and sure, it does have some pretty spicy moments...but it also has some power play moments I'm not really that hip on. That's just a preference, but those moments combined with juvenile writing in many parts made this book a bit bleh for me.

I feel like these characters had so much potential, and Katee Robert wasted that potential in an effort to just bring some DP to the page.

This is the second dud in a row with his series (and my third dud from KR in a row), so I'm not sure I'll be in a rush to continue the series, which is sad...because I was so looking forward to Zeus' book!

Rating: 3⭐️

Katee Robert deserves her ass and her soul ate for this freaking book. May your pillow always be cold, may your regular fries always have curly ones, may your hair always shine and your hands continue slaying.

I have been expecting this book since day freaking one ok. If there was something I wanted in this series was this story. The puppy play was simply a nice little treat I didn’t know I needed but consumed so voraciously!!!! Thanks to the Casablanca team for this ARC and the air it brought to my lungs.

There’s no new praises I can sing Katee because at this point I’ve sang them all yet somehow she just continues to get better and better. I shouldn’t be surprised this book was going to be good because she’s been setting them up for so long, but I got to the end and I was still shocked to my core. This one is more spicy romance than plot but once the plot hit it was so exciting I found myself on the edge of my seat. At this point, I have zero guesses as to where the series is going with how the plot has developed. I don’t know how we’re getting out if this mess but I cannot wait to find out!!

It was perfection. All of it. The character development for Eurydice was incredible. To see her grow from this overprotected, shy and weak little girl into the badass woman she was by the end, standing up to Hades was just amazing. I devoured Charon without questions but he is just so perfect. And then Orpheus… sweet little puppy Orpheus had a really good arc too! And then the three of them together just go so well. I thought as far as her MMF in the series went, Wicked beauty would take the cake but nope, I’m staying with the puppy play BARK BARK BARK.

It was also such a bonus to see more of Persephone being a badass too!! Ugh I miss them.

What’s going to hold me over you ask? Hermes’ book and obviously Hera and Zeus’ book 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ I will be kicking and screaming when these two come out. Specially Hera/Zeus with all the tension in their story and after that little wedding night bonus story.

As a mythology nerd, I absolutely loved the characters in this book! It is part of a series but can be read as a standalone book. However, I do wish I started from the beginning so I would have understood the back story a little more.

There was the perfect balance of spice, drama and mythology - I flew through this one! I will definitely go back and read more of this series. I found it super enjoyable and a quick, easy read!

Subtracting some stars because I do think the beginning felt a little rushed, but again - could be my fault for not reading the previous books in the series.

Thank you so much Katee Robert and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.