Fast paced but maybe not as developed as previous books. But the ending definitely left me wanting to know what would happen next!

This is one of the best books she's written by far. Not only did it show how a triangle poly relationship could work but also a different angle to a Dom sub switch relationship. The whole Arc of the relationship and how eurydice handles everything is so extremely delicate and could very easily be written inappropriately. This was done fantastically and is by far my favorite book this year

Katee Robert never disappoints! I didn't think it was possible to fall more in love with this series! This book had the perfect amount of action and spice! I loved that Charon was so understanding of Eurydice's past and gave her the option to get the closure she needed. I loved seeing this new side of Orpheus. I can't wait to see to read Ariadne and the Minotaurs story as well as discover what The Thirteen plan to do about the barrier falling and the new information they learned about Mino's benefactor.

The follow up of Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus was very welcomed. I felt like I got closure along with Eurydice. The turmoil in Olympus continues and I have no idea how to feel about. The ending leaves you wanting and looking for more pages. The next book cannot come out soon enough Katee provided plenty of spice so check your trigger warnings prior. This is definitely an open door romance. I am looking forward to the rest of the Olympus series and Ariadne’s story!

Where to start with this book...

If you have read this series from book one you know exactly what you're getting into. The spice level is at an all-time high...again. The romance too. Katee Robert has a way with this series of drawing you to want to learn more about Olympus and wish you had paid attention in high school when you went over this subject. From Zeus to Hades to Achilles to Apollo, they all have the goods and I'm here for it.

Eurydice Dimitrious is stepping out from the shadows that her family and ex-boyfriend have cast over her and right into the arms of Charon Ariti. Little do they know that what they think they've found with one another is about more than just the two of them and also involves Orpheus Makos, Eurydice's ex-boyfriend. When love comes shattering down, Olympus might just go with it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert in exchange for my honest review.

Being so invested in this series has all the benefits - I want all of the Greek gods' stories please and thank you. Roberts has done it again and kept me so enthralled with Orpheus trying to win his way back into Eurydice's good graces. As usual, this sexiness is smoking hot and exactly what I needed.

✨Book 2 of 2024✨

Rating: 4?⭐️

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Thank you to @netgalley and @sourcebooks for an ARC copy! 🖤

Review:

This is book 6 in the Dark Olympus series and y’all … I love this series. However, this one I didn’t love as much as the others. I think it has a lot to do with one of the MMCs, Orpheus.

At the beginning of the series, Orpheus is dating Eurydice (FMC), but then he sells her out to the then Zeus (who was super bad and wanted to hurt Eurydice for his own means). Orpheus claims he didn’t know this, is sorry he’s such a selfish a-hole, isn’t the same person, will make it up to her, etc- blah blah blah. I just feel he’s a wet selfish douchey blanket with zero personality. 🫣. I don’t know.. I just couldn’t forgive him for what he did in book 1. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

I loved Eurydice and Charon (MMC) though. Their chemistry is 🥵. The smexy scenes were hot, despite the fact that Orpheus was there. 😂🫠 The puppy play was something new to me. While it’s intriguing and I didn’t hate it, I don’t think it’s for me?

I loved that we get to see more of Hades and Persephone from the first book!! They are one of my favorite couples. 🖤

The action and political intrigue was fun to read about and I love how it continues to build as things are coming to a head in Olympus!

I’m really excited to see where this all goes, especially after that ending. 👀🤔

Katee Roberts does it again! We jump back into the world of Olympus following the character development queen, Eurydice. She steps out of the shadows ready to kick ass. Orpheus and Charon was a match I did not expect to like but I loved. This triad's blossoming love makes me forget the ever-looming fear of the faltering barrier and I can't wait to read what's next!

Thank you Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca!

IT WAS SO GOOD. I kept looking at the last page hoping there was more and internally screaming "NO YOU CANT JUST END IT THERE". I LOVED the dynamic between the characters and how all of them - even the ones who weren't the MCs in the story - have progressed and developed throughout the series. The action and political intrigue are deeply compelling as, of course, are the spice scenes. My one complaint is that I'm not a huge fan of how Katee Roberts does character description, but I appreciate how intentional they are about including diversity in their books. But otherwise, amazing book.

I received an ARC from netgalley.

I am nothing if not consistent, and I consistently love Katee Robert’s throuple novels so damn much. Midnight Ruin is phenomenal, I’ve read it twice through before writing this review. If you have not started this series yet I beg you to start with Neon Gods and let yourself be taken away on this rollercoaster of fast-paced political intrigue and toe-curlingly good romance.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…
Characters: Eurydice, Charon, Orpheus – what a cast of lead characters for this instalment! All the Dimitriou sisters have my heart and so of course I was excited to get into Eurydice’s head. After only seeing her through predominately her sisters’ eyes, I loved getting to know this powerhouse character better. She is not as innocent as what meets the eye, which is perfect. Charon and Orpheus were perfect for her because they both brought something different. Charon
Setting: Back to the underworld baby! We have not had a tried and true Underworld book since Neon Gods, since book one! I was so happy to be back over the River Styx. I know Katee has spoken about how this book was initially third and I am so happy things were switched around to make the long-awaited return to Underworld just hit perfectly!
Pacing: What is so special about Katee and this series is just how well-balanced the political intrigue is against the relationships and the steamy scenes. Every chapter just makes you want to read the next one, and every instalment just ups the stakes in this world!
Romance: Katee proves once again why they are just so damn good at writing throuples. The best triads show how the relationships just work as a group of three, not as pairs. I really liked how this was both a second-chance romance and a friend-to-lovers. So much of this series is more enemies-to-lovers so that was a lovely change of pace, I love when Katee throws in a few curve balls to the romance. The biggest one probably being the puppy play which I know Katee even said online came as a surprise while writing but my god it fits this story so well. Orpheus at his most submissive was the missing piece of the puzzle for Charon and Eurydice. Along with what a great take on that second chance that what made Eurydice and Orpheus not work originally really was that people were not their true authentic selves. So simply I say this book was hot and it gets steamy or should I say foggy rather quickly. A Katee Robert slow burn is fun every once in a while, but Katee is at their best when they write characters with so much tension and chemistry that it drips off the page.

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I absolutely love this series and it’s twist on Greek mythology! The sixth installment follows Eurydice, Charon & Orpheus as more unfolds in the dramatic events around the upper and lower cities of Olympus. I love how inclusive this series is and how each book focuses on different characters as they find their versions of love. Perfect balance of spice and plot.

MIDNIGHT RUIN is the sixth instalment in Katee Robert’s contemporary, adult DARK OLYMPUS dark, erotic romance series-a modern day retelling about the gods and goddesses of Olympus. This is Eurydice Dimitriou, Charon Ariti, and Orpheus Makos’ polyamorous story line. MDNIGHT RUIN should not be read as a stand alone as there is an ongoing premise throughout the series.

NOTE: MIDNIGHT RUIN is a story line focusing on a polyamorous relationship including same $ex situations, multiple partners, domination and submission.

SOME BACKGROUND: Not all is well in Olympus. The barrier between Olympus and the rest of the world is collapsing, and the attacks in the upper city have become dangerous and deadly. The fight for power and control within the ruling circle of Thirteen has resulted in a number of deaths-someone is determined to destroy that which is no longer theirs to control.

Told from three first person perspectives (Eurydice, Charon, Orpheus) MIDNIGHT RUIN follows in the aftermath of the attack on Eurydice, and the fallout of her relationship with Orpheus, the man she once loved. As her best friend, Charon has declared himself Eurydice’s protector but Charon wants something more, something more that will come with an added bonus. The attacks against the Thirteen owned businesses is increasing, and as the man in charge of Olympus, Hades struggles with the possible threats to the woman he loves. What ensues is the building but contemptuous relationship between Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus, and the potential fall-out as the truth reveals the person(s) behind the attacks.

The world building continues to focus on the fight for power and control of Olympus, and the betrayal and vengeance against their own. As each new member of the ruling Thirteen takes over in the wake of another’s death or murder, someone else is waiting in the wings, to take manipulate and dominate into position.

The relationship between Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus begins acrimoniously. Orpheus has never stopped loving the woman he betrayed, and Charon is determined to make Orpheus beg (like a dog) for forgiveness, anyway he demands, and in this I was not a fan of the humiliation inflicted upon Orpheus Makos. Charon struggles with Eurydice’s need for the man who broke her heart but Orpheus is willing to submit for a future with both. The $ex scenes are intimate, provocative and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of powerful, questionable, and charismatic secondary and supporting characters including Hades and Persephone, Zeus, Perseus, Poseidon, Demeter, Callisto aka Hera, Psyche, and more. The requisite evil has many faces.

MIDNIGHT RUIN is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, murder and mayhem, family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The premise is dramatic and dark; the romance is seductive and erotic; the character are desperate and determined. MIDNIGHT RUIN ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.



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I felt like this one ended a little abruptly, but am excited to see the overall arc of the series moving ahead and am glad Eurydice's story was finally told! Looking forward to seeing where the rest of main plot of Dark Olympus goes (and waiting as usual to finally get Perseus and Callisto's book, although sadly I don't think that will be happening for a few more installments if we get it at all).

I LOVE this series!
Each story is a unique take on Greek mythology in the form of a hot AF story, and this book was no exception. I love that each book in this series serves as a continuation of a larger story, but I super appreciate that while each book leaves a lot left unfinished, it’s not leaving us in a true cliffhanger.

I loved the relationship between the 3 MCs and appreciated that their relationship was rooted in trust, repentance, and acceptance. I loved watching each of them grow and change as their relationship developed.

I will say, that I found the overall “meat” of the story to be a bit short, and I definitely ended the book with a general feeling of “that was it?” and wanted to know more about the MCs and how their lives progressed beyond the story’s end.

Overall though, this story was fun to read and got AF. An excellent addition to this series!

I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca. All opinions are my own.

I do think Katee Robert is good with chemistry, but I found the romance itself lacking in dimension and the inclusion of the ongoing non-romance plot would be welcome if there wasn't so little of it in each book.

This book really up the action and shows you who some of the hidden protagonist are in who are trying to bring the 13 down in Olympus. Eurydice, Charon and Orpheus complicated relationship which definitely is heading towards a different kind of love is trying to find itself, while the lower city is dealing with the repercussions of the barrier being attacked. It’s interesting to see
Eurydice start to realize who she is and pursue both a new love, Charon while giving an old love, Orpheus another chance. I found Charon to be the perfect linchpin in the relationship and he seemed to sense what the other two needed. I was pleasantly surprised on how I really began to sympathize with Orpheus because he is more complicated and isn’t just the bad guy that we thought he was earlier because of how he treated your dice in the past. I really liked how the relationship was part of the book, but we also found out more about why Olympus is being attacked and how secrets From previous leaders could be the reason for what is happening. I’m looking forward to the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Ms. Robert for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title. An honest review was requested but not required.

Midnight Ruin seemed rushed to me.

I was actually looking forward to Eurydice's book - not as much as Hera's OBVIOUSLY, but come on, join the club, right? - but I felt that her romantic plot line felt like all sex and very little relationship. She's into Charon, they get together, then Orpheus comes back, he atones, now they're all together, done. There seemed like very little tension in the plot progression with regards to them. Probably because there was so much ELSE going on, with regards to the overall story arc, the politics, the attacks on the Lower City, Ariadne, etc, etc. It seemed like a bit of a foregone conclusion that the MMF triad was together, the end, amen. I would have appreciated a little less time on spicy scenes, iykwim, and a little more time on relationship dynamics or personal growth or dialogue or whatever. I never really got a true connection between Charon and Orpheus other than simple attraction, which is a shame, and Eurydice's connections to either seem too tenuous to be making life-altering decisions. Charon is a much more dynamic male lead than Orpheus too. Frankly I would have been equally happy kicking Orpheus to the curb and having just Charon and Eurydice together, or some other third.

I was happy with the advancement of the overall story. Things have been moving kind of slowly and I appreciated that now they are going with a BANG. I did also like the Hades/Persephone cameos and loved Callisto (Hera)'s visit. Callisto has more charisma than all the rest of her sisters put together and WHY ISN'T HER BOOK READY YET OMG. I assume it's being saved for last, patience is a virtue, good things come to those who wait yada yada 🙄🙄🙄

Even knowing who the people involved in the relationship were going to be, this one was completely unexpected but gloriously perfect. Charon and Eurydice make sense, Eurydice and Orpheus make a different kind of sense, Charon and Orpheus are a total surprise that ends up being perfect, and all three of them make a very hot throuple.
Things between them feel rushed, but it's partly because things are getting up in Olympus and every scene has a sense of urgency and potential danger that carries into their personal time. I would have preferred some more of the slower, personal scenes to help set up the relationship, however, I have to admit that all the rushing and pressure from the bigger plot helps to make everything between the throuple feel sweeter. It's a nice contrast that I appreciate even while wanting for there to be less of it if that makes sense.
The fact that most characters have a name but are actually known by a title which happens to be the name of a real Greek god and everyone is connected to everyone by some of the most complex lines imaginable makes for not-so-fun reading at times. But it's been like that for every book and it might just be that my brain refuses to learn how everyone is connected because the original myths and stories are already in there. It doesn't take away from the individual story but it's making following the major plot from one book to another a little stressful.

Overall, it's a Katee Robert novel so you know that she always delivers on the hot and the excitement. Would I have enjoyed a bit more character development? Yes, definitely. Does it mean the book isn't good because it focuses so much on moving the main series plot? No, it doesn't.

Delighted thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the confusing yet very hot read!

Book six of the Dark Olympus series, Midnight Ruin, IS HERE! (Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an advanced electric copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!)

So two months ago when I closed Cruel Seduction, I was SO READY to have this book in my hands because I had SO. MANY. QUESTIONS! And some of those questions we/I got answers for in this book! Some of the mystery behind amino’s has been revealed, and yet, we have so much more to learn 😅

But also, I’ve been so curious about Eurydice’s character since the events in Neon Gods. Her storyline, plus her poly relationship with Charon and Orpheus was so good in this book and written beautifully. (Katee Robert’s had the perfect balance of spice and plot in these books!)

But now we have to wait til August to learn more of Ariadne & the Minotaur. I couldn’t be more excited!

Final rating: 4.25⭐️, 3.5🌶️

Eurydice, Charon, and Orpheus burn up the pages in the latest installment of this unique series. Things are coming to a head in Olympus and I can't wait to see how things play out! The romance is complicated, steamy, and sexy. I was so excited for Eurydice to have her story told and this exceeded expectations.