This next installment in Katee Roberts’ sensual Neon Gods series amps up the tension, both romantic and political. Eurydice Dimitriou becomes so much more than the broken little sister who needs protecting. She’s done letting other people decide her life, no matter how well meaning they may be. The first step is moving on from heartbreak and into the arms of Charon, Hades’ most trusted friend and ally and the man who’s longed for her since she came to the Lower City. But he knows she won’t be able to fully move on until she faces her past: Orpheus, the man who betrayed her and who’s been wracked with shame ever since. Thus, the three’s lives intersect as both men work together trying to help Eurydice heal and support her evolution into a strong, self-determined woman. But when terror and violence begin plaguing Olympus, and each of them feels a call to action, the three must face the depths of their emotions for one another as they try to protect themselves, their city, and their loved ones. As with each book in this series, its ending has me anxiously awaiting the next one!

I received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was hot!! I love the characters. I love their relationships, and this was perfection as usual. This book was paced so well that I just flew through it in no time. It was a bit Insta-lovey but all of these characters have been introduced in previous books, and they all had history with each other up to the point that this book started. <spoiler>Correction, Charon and Orpheus didn’t really have any history so there’s was Insta-lust because they do carefully say that they are not in love yet but they’re falling.<spoiler> This book was very tantalizing with its peeks into what Hera has been doing,seeing Hermes again, and what in the world is going on with Ariadne. I also love that this book starts out with a trigger warning, because there is some sensitive material in this book, not specifically with the main characters of this book, but with characters that we may see in a book in the near future. 5/5 stars highly recommend and already preordered my physical copy.

Midnight Ruin was quite the thigh clenching steamy dark romance story set in the world of Olympus. I started reading it last night when I was going to bed, and got 50% of the way through before I realized what happened. This morning, I picked up my coffee and my kindle and sat on the couch until I finished.

I LOVED this book. It was quick, steamy, dark, erotic, descriptive, interesting, and awesome.

The progression of Eurydice’s self reflection and confidence throughout the book as we went on was awesome. She became more confident, more in tune with what she wanted, and as a result, she gained not 1 but 2 partners – which I loved.

I’m sorry but Charon is the dreamiest steamboat ever. Can he take me to Hades club and teach me all the things?

One thing I really loved was the description of multiple gender fluid characters. The way they were written was fantastic, and exactly how it should be written in a book. They were described physically so you could envision them, and the gender neutral language was used really well. I have read several books this year where neutral language was used and it fell flat because I could not envision them, but Midnight Ruin did it perfectly well.

I also loved the polyamorous relationship Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus gain with each other. It is sexy and sweet and I wanted the book to be longer so we could have more of them together.

The struggles Orpheus shared with Eurydice when he painted her were really raw and powerful. While Eurydice definitely struggled healing the past 9 months, Orpheus did as well. He has no self confidence and feels the need to pay penance – it is almost as if he is trying to make his life miserable and suffer, but not realizing that he has been suffering this whole time and needs to allow himself to heal.

This was a great book and a great addition to the Dark Olympus series! Overall, Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert was steamy and erotic and had me clenching my thighs and holding my breath during multiple scenes. I can’t wait for more!

*I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

5 freaking stars. Again.

I swear, this series is just getting better. There hasn't been a mid-series slump, and it's actually gaining momentum with each book, not just maintaining it. They way Katee Robert is writing this series has me completely engrossed (and begging for more!)

Prior to "Midnight Ruin", I was a little nervous because I was rooting for Charon and Eurydice so hard and had an intense hatred for Orpheus after everything he had done. But the ways things played out over the course of this book really worked for me. I mean, I am a sucker for penance, and Orpheus paid it in spades. The Dark Olympus series has a certain irreverence for the original myths the characters take their names from that I absolutely adore; they're a nod to the original myths, but not retellings. As always, the writing was exceptional and the overall arc of the book was well thought out as both a book and as a part of a larger series.

Katee Robert has done an excellent job of balancing plot and plot development with spice and heat, something that really isn't easy. It's just a brilliant series, I can't even fathom having a brain that works out all these little twisty bits. Also, the reveal of who Minos's benefactor was had me GAGGED, and then the additional reveal later on?!? Fuck. I can't wait to see where this goes (although I am nervous, are we building towards character deaths?!)

As a final note, I've had a lot of mutuals ask if these can be read as standalones. I said it after "Cruel Seduction" and I will say it again now: NO. There is an overarching plotline that ties all of these books together, and the further you go into the series the more inextricable they become. The good news is, they're all amazing so it isn't a hardship to get caught up!

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I enjoy all Katee Robert novels.
This series is a must for anyone who loves spicey fantasy romance.

Plus it's a retelling - and although I am normally very cautious about stepping into a world of Gods or Fairytale retellings, I like her dark versions. This is full of love, hate, secrets, heartbreak, politics, relationships, dirty kinks, and spicey SPICE!

This is book 6 in the series and I recommend reading the entire series.

Honestly, I just saw a Katee Robert title and went into it without any idea that it was even part of the Dark Olympus series. I had only read Neon Gods, and while there were definitely characters that I missed some history on (duh, this is book 6 and I have only read book 1), but I was still able to enjoy this one just fine.

Eurydice is just starting to come into her own after the trauma caused by Orpheus and Zues, and Charon is ready and waiting. Not slow. Spicy. And the addition of Orpheus 🥵 it's a quick building love story from there and it all happens over a few days (which is a little too Insta love-y for me). There's some action and a happy ending for this trio though Olympus is a dumpster fire. The spicy scenes are spicy, but there wasn't a actually that many of them. Overall a decent read!

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This is by no means a reflection on the author or the book but the kinks in the story really put me off and made it difficult for me to connect with the characters and I therefore struggled through the book.

However, I do believe a lot of people will thoroughly enjoy this story and for that reason I am Rating it 4

I couldn't put it down and the world building is so good in this series!

I love a throuple story and this one about Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon was a hit. Eurydice and Orpheus have had a falling out. Previously in the series, Orpheus betrays Eurydice and each of their respective worlds fall apart because of that. Enter Charon, a protector who is entrusted with Eurydice’s care. As they grow closer, they fall in love but Eurydice feels she can’t move forward without closure from Orpheus. As all three of these characters interact, groveling and penance is due and it is kinky.

As I said before, Robert’s world building is stellar in this series. Because the titles of the gods replace the given names of the characters, it can be difficult to keep track of but it pays off in storyline reveals. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. Robert’s keeps me coming back for more.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I have been a huge fan of this series, but I’m sad to say this one wasn’t my favourite. The best parts of the rest of the series are the world building and plot advancement. While there was some of this in Midnight Ruin, there wasn’t much until right at the end. Most pages were devoted to the relationship, and unfortunately the degradation kink wasn’t for me. Orpheus as a lead was a little boring, and I didn’t believe in the build up between Charon and Orpheus.

However, I am eagerly awaiting the next book after the ending of Midnight Ruin! And I am desperate for Zeus/Hera.

Midnight Ruin
by Katee Robert
4.9/5 😈🫠💦🎨❤️‍🔥🚑

The way this book had me by the THROAT, oh my GOD. And then my Kindle decides to show I’m at 92% but it ENDS - I cannot. It’s my own fault for not realizing there was extra content at the end, but come ON. Endlessly screaming since I finished this. Chefs kiss, a simply amazing read.

I started my journey with Neon Gods, which made me hesitant to read book six next. It did not affect my enjoyment whatsoever; I created entirely new bonds and connections to the characters within this story. I was fine with having Hades & Persephone be more background players as compared to the first. Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon were so amazing together, omg. 🥹 I was absolutely breathless and had soooooo so many butterflies while reading this. I feel so lucky to have gotten the chance to read it early!!

Robert excels at storytelling and world building; this series is a must read, an automatic buy, a favorite author… Give this all of the accolades!

Thank you so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this ARC!! 🩷📚

Return to the slowly crumbling world of Olympus in Midnight Ruin, the sixth book in the epic Dark Olympus series. Midnight Ruin follows Eurydice Dimitrou, who we’ve come to known as the innocent sister of the Dimitrou family but who’s finally ready to step out of her family’s shadow and get over the ex who shattered her heart into a million pieces. Only too happy to help her achieve that is Charon Ariti, her long-time friend and Hades’ s right-man hand. Devoted to keeping the lower city safe, he’s more than willing to show Eurydice just what she’s been missing. When he realises that her ex-boyfriend Orpheus is still anchored in her heart, he invites Orpheus to the lower city to finally make things right so everyone can move on. What no one expects is the explosive chemistry the three of them have when they’re together in a room. But with enemies slipping through the faltering barrier of Olympus and the lower city becoming ever more invaded, Eurydice’s love life will be the least of the throuple’s worries…

Can anyone believe we’re already halfway through this series? How Katee Robert writes these so quickly yet makes them all equally compelling is beyond me.

I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for Eurydice’s story. All the snippets we’d gotten so far of Orpheus’s betrayal and just how much it affected Eurydice as well as the tiny hints that there was more to Eurydice and Charon’s friendship promised to culminate in a riveting romance and Midnight Ruin gives readers just that.

The romance was, expectedly, fantastic. One thing I appreciate about this series is just how sex-positive and open to exploring these characters are. When Charon realises that Eurydice is still hung up on her ex, he doesn’t immediately turn into a raging, jealous man but instead works on giving Eurydice the closure she needs and when that doesn’t end up how he planned, opts to introduce the offer of a polyamorous relationship. Orpheus, meanwhile, also showed a lot of growth and learning from his mistakes (both romantic but also in terms of loyalties) and it made for a wonderful addition to the throuple’s dynamics.

I wasn’t sure how I would feel about the puppy play (not my kink but more power to you if it’s yours) but there was nothing to worry about. It seamlessly fits into the plot and especially Orpheus’ redemption arc and I do have to say that I quite enjoyed seeing him grovel for forgiveness.

But my favourite character arc was Eurydice. She really comes into her own in this book and learns to stand up for herself while also having the confidence to be vulnerable again with the man who broke her heart once and the guy who has been cheering her on from the sidelines.

Beyond the romance we also go ever deeper into the politics and problems of Olympus.

Since Hades and Persephone remain my most-loved couple in this world (no one does it like them), Midnight Ruin proved to be an extra treat for me because we get quite a lot of cameos of them as Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus learn more about what is happening in Olympus and who exactly is responsible for the failing protective wall around them. Speaking of familiar faces, we also get a few more hints at what Hermes is up to and while I won’t share any spoilers here, I now have a suspicion who her counterpart will be in her book and if I’m right then readers are in for an explosive finale to this delectable series. The plot really thickens with Midnight Ruin and I fear the worst is yet to come for the inhabitants of Olympus…and I for one can’t wait to find out how they’ll deal with it.

Fast-paced, explosive and revealing, Midnight Ruin invites readers to return to the magical world of Olympus with a raunchy mix of second-chance and friends-to-lovers romance.

This book didn’t work for me. I’m trying to think of a brief summary of the plot but…did anything happen? Here’s my best shot: Our main characters — Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus — spend a few chapters sharing essential exposition details from (presumably) the first five books before getting to the same physical location, decide to give a kinky (ummm, hello, puppy play?) polyamorous relationship a go for a few days, and then some Politics happen to shake up the world for the next story. End of book.

I read the first in this series (it was just fine) a couple years ago and mistakenly thought I could just jump in an enjoy this like some of the other Katee Robert books I’ve read. No. I wasn’t invested in the political machinations going on, nor the legion of characters introduced from the previous five books. Not sure if relationship development happened between the three main characters in previous books, but it didn’t feel like it happened here either. Without flashbacks or time to actually see them build trust, any connection or declaration of love/relationship history felt flimsy and flat.

In part I was drawn to try Midnight Ruin because who doesn’t love a Greek myth adjacent story? But I didn’t love the set up of this series and having a character named Aphrodite who is now also Ares or Hera AND Callista really knocked me out of the story every time as I tried to remember the web of characters and their titles and allegiances.

Ultimately, this book was not for me. If you like an overarching story connected by different characters in every book, and you don’t care that the romance is secondary to the internal politics, this may be for you.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and honestly review this ARC.

I'm starting to think I vibe more with the even-numbered books from this series. Not only was the relationship intense here but the action and intrigue were high as well. Charon, Eurydice, and Orpheus were quite the trio and I loved every bit of them. The way they cared for and protected one another was admirable and I enjoyed that aspect. I also liked the foreshadowing for the next book and I think Katee did that incredibly well in this installment. There was also some new kink explored and my goodness, I was hooked. The spice between this trio was immaculate and I would expect nothing less. The only reason it's not a full five stars is because the series isn't over and I would've loved an epilogue for these characters. They all grew so much throughout the story and I would have loved to see more of them acting as a unit. Other than that I devoured this one. Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing me with an e-ARC to read and review.

This has been one of my favorite series. I have loved the thrillery element to the series along with the spice and the couples. However, this book felt very slide tab an into slot b and then twist a little to create some tension, through in light degradation & sort of puppy play and viola, it’s a book. I don’t feel like Orpheus was necessary to the story. He could be taken out and another character put in and I wouldn’t miss him because he is cardboard.
Even the sexy times felt very, okay it’s sexy times!” And that makes me sad.

Thank you for the opportunity to read Midnight Ruin.
Good segue into the next chapter of the Olympus series. I liked the interactions between all the characters. Ms. Robert sure does her spice. good 4 out 5 spice and stars.

My reviews have been posted on StoryGraph and GoodReads said 12/27/23. I will be posting my review to Amazon on release day.

Oh buddy you better believe when I saw that Orpheus, Eurydice, and Charon were the pairing for this Dark Olympus book I scratched my head and said “Really Katee? I kind of hate Orpheus for what he did to Eurydice.” I would now like to formally issue my apology for doubting Katee at all. We are getting big moves in Olympus in this book. Who is trying to kill off all the thirteen and anyone tied to them? What has Orpheus been up to for almost a year after being the worst boyfriend ever? What has happened to our sweet, sweet broken angel Eurydice? I devoured this book in one setting. The emotional work all the characters did was A plus. I audibly gasped when big information was revealed. This book was packed full of action, very good spicy times, and all the feels. I cannot wait to see what happens next in the Dark Olympus series.

Thank you NetGalley for this digital ARC!

3.5 Stars ⭐️

This was a quick and easy read that is peaking my interest in the series again, I lost a bit of excitement over the previous few titles. Anytime a female lead takes control of a situation and stands up for herself and others is always a book positive for me. If you’re looking for a super spicy book, this doesn’t really hold up to the authors other titles but it’s still good.

Midnight Ruin is the 6th book in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series. This book centers around Eurydice Dimitriou, Charon Ariti and Orpheus Makos. Like all of the Dark Olympus stories this book is extremely hot! I really loved the dynamics surrounding the three together. I also really like where the political story is going. We finally get a name drop for the probable big bad. I look forward to these books so much! I always have the best time reading them. I can't wait for the rest of the books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have always been fascinated by the Greek Gods and their stories and Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series puts a spicy spin on the Ancient Greeks. Midnight Ruin is a continuation to the main plot line followed by the Dark Olympus series. It follows Eurydice Dimitriou (Demeter's youngest daughter), Charon Ariti (Hades' right-hand man) and Orpheus Makos (Apollos' brother). As Olympus's barriers continue to falter and enemies begin to attack the once safe lower city, Eurydice decides to stop playing the role of 'baby sister in need of protection' and begins to take part in the politics of Olympus by offering help only she can give. Orpheus has been struggling with his actions towards Eurydice and starts his own attempt at self-healing and forgiveness by seeking closure. Charon is finally ready to admit his feelings for Eurydice and to take something for his self. Midnight Ruin is everything we love about the Dark Olympus series. It's spicy and sexy. There is a good amount of storyline development which I love. The story gently introduces a degradation kink, which for someone like me who is rather new to stories with kinks, it was a nice introduction, and it didn't become a huge part of the story. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this new story in the series. I like the characters, I love the spice and I enjoyed that we had a bit more of an insight into Hades and Persephone lives, which is of course where this series started. I will now be waiting impatiently for the next instalment.

Oh my stars, this is my favourite of the series so far. I mean, the first book completely wowed me and brought me into the fold. This one, I loved. Why? Because I love the dark side and I love those antiheroes. Plus, we revisit the lower city. Hades rules this part and he is beloved. But can he keep his people safe? Let's start with his right hand man, Charon. Charon has been watching and keeping Eurydice safe. Safe from what? From everything...

The original story about Eurydice and Orpheus bears little resemblance to what happened here. However, I still loved it. Why? Because it's my kind of kink. Be forewarned, if you have issues with puppy play or anything resembling BDSM not the sugarkink in most erotic romance, then this isn't the book for you. I was surprised by how Ms. Robert turned up the heat with the D/s dynamic between Eurydice and Orpheus. Turns out, so was Orpheus. He didn't know he was submissive. Let's be honest, in the original story he wasn't that dominant either. Injecting a third into this couple with Charon makes it good for me. Charon helps balance Eurydice and Orpheus. It helps that Orpheus finds Charon so sexy.

This triad works well because they each bring strengths to build a better foundation for the three of them. They also bring the right amount of yielding to soften the ragged edges. I particularly liked seeing Eurydice growing up and coming into her own. She starts out with owning her sexuality and then deciding she can make tough choices.

Whilst there are some good kinky sexy times in this story, it is the plot that is at the forefront. There is new development and a big reveal occurs. I cannot say I'm surprised by the development. What I can say, is that Hades increased his moxie by demonstrating why he's the big bad. At the end of this story, the trio are moving towards a better life but at what cost? Hades protecting all of lower city is about to make big waves. I am riveted by this hook and I cannot wait to see what happens next. It promises to be even bloodier and more violent. Bring it! This erotic romance is recommended to readers who enjoy spicy menage.