This series is amazing! I didn't know how I would feel about the puppy play going in, but it was so necessary to the plot and character development. It all felt so right and like exaclty what the story needed.
I love how Katee Robert writes characters. They are people readers can truly fall in love with and cheer for even when they are flawed, maybe especially!). The intricate weaving of complex plot and relateable characters amde the book a great read that I didn't want to put down.

This book had all the spice and political intrigue you expect from the Dark Olympus story. I loved Eurydice and Charon’s story arc. They had so much tension in the previous stories and it was great to see him happy with her. I didn’t love how quickly they accepted Orpheus back into their lives. By the end I liked the throuple that they created, but he had done so many terrible things to Eurydice that it was annoying how fast they just moved on. I also struggled a bit with Eurydice’s character arc. She had started branching out in the previous stories but seemed to take on a totally different persona for some of this book, trying to be respected by her family but sometimes still acting like an upset child. But the book had plenty of spice and some very tense moments of action. Overall, I enjoyed this story, but it wasn’t my favorite of the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!

→3.5 rounded up to 4 stars

Midnight Ruin follows the relationship between Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus as they navigate their new roles in the lower city and deal with the ever-growing problems with the failing border. Their enemies lie just on the other side, waiting to take Olympus down for good.

this was one book where I could not keep a straight face. the spice was INSANE in such a good way, I was shaking my head, closing the book to take a break, jaw dropped; i applaud you, Katee. some of the best smut they've ever written. The relationship between the three of them is so well done. I loved the exploration into kink for Eurydice and the gender fluidity for all the characters. this book did what Cruel Seduction failed to do, imo. in the previous book, the relationships felt forced but in this book, there were ties and threads going from each individual to the other, and it all felt cohesive. Orpheus and Eurydice' history was dicey and laced with betrayal but they were able to overcome this and Charon only added to this in a way where they wouldn't have worked without him. In Cruel Seduction, it felt like Pandora and Theseus at times were just extras in the relationship, especially Pandora; they could be in the group or out of it and it wouldn't make a difference to the story. The dynamic in Midnight Ruin is equal parts of all of them which I loved. You can't have two without the third.

I felt like we're actually getting somewhere with the plot although I still don't understand how there is a magical border, TWO, and yet no one has magic?? except Hades now has the mysterious power of raising and lowering the border to the lower city? I liked seeing all the characters again in this one, Callisto, Persephone, and the ever confusing and private, Hermes. I'm intrigued to see who she gets paired off with since Robert is being close-lipped with her story.

overall, this is one of the higher rated ones for me. really my biggest complaint is the ending. it was so abrupt that it threw me off. as i was climbing in percentage on my Kindle, i was wondering how it was all going to wrap up and then it just ended all of a sudden. I wish more had been explored in the end, but overall the relationship (SPICE!!!) and growing tension surrounding the main conflict made this book exciting and one of my favorites from the series.
spice: 234897493/5 (honestly the first scene between the three of them or THE PAINTING SCENE?!! holy mf shit dude)

This book has been fantastic from start to end.

Finally, the plot is thickening. Everything that's happening in Olympus gets worse and worse. We find out who has been helping Minos. I got so close with my guess. I can't wait for the next installement to see what happens next. And especially to see what's been going on in Hermes's head.

I had no idea it was going to happen, but I enjoyed this trio so much more than Achilles, Patroclus and Helen. I hated Orpheys so much, but the way he groveled back to Eurydice and the love blossoming among the three of them was beautiful. And the steam is so steamy you'll need a hot shower afterwards.

Thank you Sourcebooks and Netgalley for providing me with an arc of this book!

I love Katee Robert, and I adore the Dark Olympus series. I am a sucker for a retelling, and I love the world that Katee created in this Greek mythology inspired series. Midnight Ruin is the sixth book in the series, and follows Eurydice after she fled the upper city after Orpheus put her in danger, where she meets Charon (Hades' righthand man). A year later, Eurydice is still not over what happened between her and Orpheus, and Charon takes it upon himself to rid her of this lingering pain. Not long after, Orpheus finds himself on his knees for both Eurydice and Charon - but in the best kind of way. This is a great read, filled with good plot, excellent characters and sublime spice.

Katee Robert has done it again and created an enjoyable addition to the Dark Olympus series! This is the sixth boom in the series and while it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the others beforehand.

I loved learning about Eurydice and seeing her find her place within this book. I’ve been waiting since book 1 to see Orpheus grovel, and boy Katee did not come to play!

Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus were such great characters and I really enjoyed watching them try to navigate their relationship. They all had their own struggles, goals and passions but managed to mesh together really well.

I still cannot stop thinking about this book since I finished it last night!

Midnight Ruin, by Katee Robert, is a fast paced read and continues the Dark Olympus series with Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus. I enjoyed this book and give it 3.5⭐. The chemistry between the triad was a bit fast and I wish there was more time spent in developing their relationship, especially considering everything that happened in the past.

I also wish there was more plot development in this story and additional time spent on the political scene of Olympus. I did enjoy spending time in the Lower City and learning a little bit about the benefactor behind the attacks. Overall, I enjoyed this book and I'm excited to see what happens next!

I always enjoy reading any of Katee Roberts books. She knows how to write spicy romance reads. So you should already know that I will be reading any of her upcoming releases. And thankfully enough, I was able to read Midnight Ruin early on.

If you have been following along the Dark Olympus series, then you know that Midnight Ruin follows Eurydice story. And I have a few mixes feelings regarding Midnight Ruin. It’s nothing bad, just need to rant a bit regarding Eurydice choices.

Before I explain my feelings regarding Eurydice choices, let’s start from the beginning. Midnight Ruin picks up after Cruel Seduction. It’s bit of a doozy. Everyone is not safe anymore. It’s dangerous for everyone. And everything is just chaos. Everyone is wondering who is behind everything. We don’t get all of the answer, but we do get a few leads with the help of Eurydice.

Eurydice may be known for being Hades sister-in-law or Orpheus exes, but she is more than that. She is finally done being hidden the shadows. She knows she can do more. She is willing to help the Underworld, especially for Charion. She has feelings for Hades right man, Charion, but she still harbors feelings her ex as well.

While I am enjoying Eurydice exploring her independence, I have mixes feelings about her choices. I understand that it’s hard to move on from an ex when you still have feelings for them. I just felt Eurydice shouldn’t have returned back to Orpheus. Like why do that? You can just stay with Charion who is more than willing to do everything for you. Why add Orpheus to the mix? He literally didn’t care for you at all, and out of sudden, he changed. No, I don’t accept that at all. I’m sorry, but I personally wouldn’t get back with Orpheus. I don’t understand her choices.

This somehow had a lot happen while having nothing actually happen. I love this series, and the smut is top tier, but I really need the main plot to be pushed further. The ending is abrupt. I flipped the page and it was done and I was so confused that it ended how it did. The characters are starting to feel like the same person written over and over. I need some big plot lines to happen otherwise it’ll be too drawn out.

This book was really good. It also went by pretty fast. I think this may be one of the shorter books in the Dark Olympus series. But it is still so good! Charon, Orpheus, and Eurydice were an amazing couple that had quick chemistry. But some of the chemistry comes from the past, so it isn't quite insta-love. It does have a feeling of not being over or feeling completed. I think this has to do with the over-arching plot line throughout the series. There is more to come, and I'm excited for it.

This was such a good book! I really enjoyed the relationships between Eurydice, Orpheus and Charon. I thought the characters were well developed and the story kept my interest, I found it hard to put down.

Midnight Ruin continues the Olympus story with Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon. We learn more about how the Lower City is dealing with the fallout of the assassination clause and the barrier failing. While the story starts out a bit slow, it does pick up and then takes off at a sprint before halting to a stop. I felt like just when the story was getting good and the action was picking it, I turned the page, and it was over!

I enjoyed seeing Hades and Persephone from a new perspective, as leaders of the Lower City. They were ruthless but caring. The relationship between Eurydice, Orpheus, and Charon took off out of nowhere. It starts off a bit unbelievable, but soon settles into something sweet and comfortable. I hope we get to see more of this couple, because I didn’t feel like their story got all it could have.

I look forward to the next installment to see how Olympus fares.

Thank you to the publisher, SourceBooks, for an arc via NetGalley.

3.5/5

Having been a fan of a Eurydice and Charon's progressing relationship in the last few Neon Gods, I'll admit I was a bit worried to see how Orpheus would make his appearance. I'll say I wasn't 100% satisfied but at least content with the way it worked out.

I'll admit the plot felt like it rushed through some parts and the plot definitely tried harder this time around but still left me wanting the pacing to be a bit cleaner. Orpheus' arrival was "okay" but the moment he showed up, it seemed like everyone was just supposed to forgive him without a whole lot of time to actually heal. Considering it was his decisions (or at least lack thereof) that put Eurydice in harm's way in the past books, I thought there should have been a lot more repentance/repercussions beyond a few months of hard times. This is especially true considering Eurydice's attack was a culmination of all that ways he had failed her before. We've spent a lot of time hearing how horrible Orpheus treated Eurydice only to get that all out of the way in a couple pages. I would have been perfectly happy to see just a monogamous storyline between Eurydice and Charon so there were times that Orpheus just felt out of place. I enjoyed his interactions between Charon but almost felt them to be more bromantic than romantic.

That being said, I loved learning more about Charon's inner workings and his relationship with Hades. I also loved seeing Eurydice come into her own as a member of the Lower City and as the newest Dimitriou sister to take a bite out of Olympus politics (Can't wait to see when we'll learn more about Callisto).

As for the danger approaching Olympus, I thought it was interesting and made some big strides this book. I'm excited to see what happens next and see what it'll be like outside of the Lower City. It also looks like we may be seeing more of Callisto or Ariadne in the book so I'm excited for that!

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced read of Midnight Ruin and I'm excited to see what comes next!

3.5 stars

I still love this series, but I feel like I care less about the characters as it goes on. Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus weren’t the worst pairing, but they also weren’t my favorite. I thought the instant connection between Charon and Orpheus was a little unbelievable, to the point where it almost felt like they were more focused on each other than on Eurydice.

I did enjoy the focus on the Lower City and seeing more of Hades and Persephone. The conflict also starts to heat up with attacks on the Lower City and the mysterious benefactor, so I’m looking forward to seeing how that plays out.

Thank you to SourceBooks Casablanca for the ARC!

I was so excited to have the next installment of the Neon Gods series. This did not disappoint. Hopefully, more titles will come in soon!

OH YES. That's all I have to say. I love Katee Robert and I love the Dark Olympus series. I was screaming at my book during some scenes, and swooning during others. I cannot WAIT for everyone else to read this!!!

MFM
youngest daughter x male best friend x ex boyfriend

This story is about the once delicate Eurydice entangled with her best friend/soldier Charon while also reigniting the spark with her ex, now a party boy on the decline, Orpheus.

I really enjoyed the dynamic between the three!! I think the only way MFM stories can work is if both mmc are bisexual as well. Katee delivered on this one 🙌 This relationship developed super fast but I think this is because their relationships was built up through earlier books in the series.

Favorite scenes & quotes: When the ex boyfriend randomly looks into a parked car to discover the fmc & mmc getting dooooown. First thing he curiously says when they get out of the car “oh you didn’t use a condom.” 💀

“If he’s going to be between us, I’d rather him BE between us. It’s easier to deal with the man himself than the memory.”

“Crawl Orpheus. That’s what good dogs do.”

🌶️🌶️ While the book was spicy I didn’t think it was too high on the Katee spice scale. Aside from the poly relationship & passionate bedroom encounters smut level was quite low. Lots of the book focused on the upper/lower city dynamics and impending war.

friends-to-lovers
poly relationship
dom/sub dynamics
MM encounters
degradation (lite)
HEA

Reminder for my future self: Do not reed as spicy books as this one in public, especially on the airplane!
Katee's books made me realise I do not know as much about Greek mythology as I thought, basically I had to search every third character to have a better insight. It's been a while since I read the previous books, so I was genuinely happy to read a small recap at the beginning of this book, helped me get the grip of the story faster.
I did not read the plot in advance, so I was very much surprised when I realised the chapters are in 3 different characters POV. Then I started to get suspicious, will it be a reverse harem kind of story (only 2 males, but still)? I hardly ever blush while reading books even though I am surrounded by people, but this time I was blushing like crazy. The fact that I could literally feel the heat through the pages is an understatement, this book was so spicy, so hot and very much intense.
I was so curious about the female lead and the male leads love life and relationship, I had a hard time focusing on the political plot. Unfortunately it did not help either, that there were so many characters, constantly intriguing and plotting malicious things.
There was one thing I missed from the book though; the love triangle started too soon for me. I wanted to have some push and pull kind of relationship at first between the characters. I know the characters were not complete strangers and made appearance in the previous books, so overall there was no surprise in the way their relationships formed, still I could enjoy some more interaction before they got together and got physical. But it might be in the favour for some of the readers who do not enjoy slow burn books, it's just my personal preference.
Overall it was a very exciting and enjoyable book, definitely not a cute one, I would say it was rather a dark romance, but nothing unexpected. The writer knows how to keep us on the edge and I think everyone who were a fan of her previous books in the series would also love this one.

Okay. The struggle to review this fairly is super hard for me for some reason today. I have enjoyed the Dark Olympus series, and I enjoyed this book in that it was a fast read and easily consumable... BUT.

I felt that while there was SO MUCH HAPPENING nothing *happened*?

I appreciated the stay in the lower city, the vibes there, learning more about the magic system, the REVEALS, like all of that was good. But goodness, I didn't really like Hades or Persephone (I actually didn't super care what for the 1st book even so that might just be a personal bias). I am definitely NOT excited about the next book- I really don't care about those characters-but I'm invested enough to read it and the rest of this series. I just feel like it's getting less interesting rather than more interesting which is completely confounding to me.

So, it gets a 3 star- middle of the road because nothing blew me away.

Thanks Berkley and NetGalley for the ARC- I super appreciate it!

(Actual: 3.5⭐️, rounded up) Ahhhh— what a pleasant surprise! Despite some of my gripes with this series as a whole, I truly do enjoy it for how fun & dramatic it is 😅 And this next installment was great! I loved being back in the lower city again and seeing all the little cameos & loose ends come together. Learning more about Eurydice and watching her come into her own was wonderful, and I honestly really enjoyed the poly-romance between her, Charon, and Orpheus. Lastly, when I first started this series, I wasn’t sure just how big of a role the background plot/machinations would truly have (bc the author could always choose to go a different route or drop certain aspects), but I’m so happy I stuck with it. That cliffhanger though fr💥💥 I can’t wait for the next installment & am so excited to see what happens next!