Hello???? Katee Robert NEVER MISSES, I swear!

Poseidon and Icarus are so perfectly matched for each other — a too-good-for-this-world pure-hearted "big guy" and the traumatized Icarus, who literally couldn't work with anyone less pure than Poseidon. I love the escalation and continuation of the broader Olympus story, and I genuinely think katee does a perfect job balancing the romance, the spice, and the overarching plot.

Just color me obsessed.

I have read several of the books in this series and I have enjoyed every single one. I like the modern take on the Gods from Greek Mytholody, and the spice is a bonus!

What can I say, this book is awesome!! I love this series and recommend it to all my friends. This one does not disappoint! The plot and main characters are great!

Thank you so much Katee Robert, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and netgalley for the arc! What a great way to start the year.

SWEET OBSESSION was another fun and quick read in Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series, which continues with the same creativity, flair, and spice present in all her novels. Really enjoyed the Icarus and Poseidon match and how that story wove into the greater forces at play, and the progression of that narrative.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read and review SWEET OBSESSION.

Holy guacamole! For being the first gay romance novel that they have written, Katte Robert knocked this all the way out of the park and a couple blocks down the street!

The story was both rough and tender, sharp and gentle, bitter an yet achingly sweet!

Katee weaves an unforgettable love story into an action packed 8th instalment of the Dark Olympus series!

I could read their writing all day every day and never get enough!

And don't even get me started on the kink! Well written with clear consent, clear negotiation before scenes, the acknowledgement of how important after care and preparation are and just all around SCORCHINGLY HOT SPICE!

I swooned both from the gentleness the main characters had for each other and the rough tenderness with which they fucked!

Also, shout out to the mental health rep!

BRAVO, KATEE! YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN!!!

3.5 ⭐️

spicy spicy spicy!!!! i literally remember reading the first book upon release date, how are we here already???? the lore is already so crazy and i can’t believe the end of this series that has fast become my addiction 🙂‍↕️ i will ALWAYS recommend for a steamy greek mythology retelling

First, I can't believe I had the opportunity to read this book before its release. The entire Dark Olympus series has been unbelievable and Sweet Obsession is no different.

I love the way Katee incorporates so many different kinds of people. It is very clear that Poseidon is neurodivergent and she created Icarus to be the perfect counterpart for him.

I can't wait to read about the progression of Olympus and possibly Aeaea in the next book. The dynamics will definitely be changed after this book!

The Dark Olympus series is a steamy re-telling of your favorite stories from Greek mythology. Katee Robert manages to make each and every story modern, HOT and often queer. Sweet Obsession is the story of Poseidon and Icarus and continues to build on the danger heading towards Olympus that we've all seen coming in previous books. I definitely recommend reading the other books first if you haven't!

Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the best book in the series so far, perfectly hitting the balance between world-building and romance that have come to define this series. Unlike a few of the prior books, however, I wasn't rolling my eyes at the romance and ultimately just reading to get updates on the political turmoil. I felt fully invested in Icarus and Poseidon's love story, and really loved the dynamic between them. For me, it didn't feel as instalovey as some of the other books in the series, even though the timespan is still relatively short. I totally bought into their relationship, and my only complaint was that the book wasn't longer! Definitely one I'll want to buy and reread.

I'm excited for Tender Cruelty, as I've loved Callisto (Hera) since the very beginning. However, I really hate Zeus still, and find his cold Alpha male persona very dull and unappealing, especially for such an independent and strongwilled character like Hera. I'm very worried her spark is going to be crushed by his domineering nature, and am hoping that Robert will subvert expectations there by not having her be, in my opinion, unrealistically forced into submission.

As always, Katee Robert can do no wrong. Their books never fail to give me exactly what I want especially the Dark Olympus series. Another book I can’t wait to have in store.

3.75/5

I am SO happy I got my hands on this book! The dynamic between our MC’s caught me off guard in the best way. I adored the chemistry between them and the whole story in general. However, I did want a bit more time for both the relationship and the overarching plot to develop- it felt a bit rushed. That aside, I still did love it and I was so happy to be back in Olympus with our characters and I’m glad to have had the chance to get to know this cute couple ! I hope we get more of them in upcoming books.

I enjoyed this story much. The individual growth that both Poseidon and Icarus go through, as well as their growth together feels more natural than some previous couples/throuples in the series. Icarus becoming a reluctant hero, and Poseidon finally being able to live the life he wants was so heartwarming.I really enjoyed the anxiety and autism rep as well. I was so worried we were going to be left hanging on their potential HEA until after the last book, but was so happy that we didn't. Having them spend some time apart and then reunite was everything! It gave their relationship more depth. I actually think these two are one of my favorite relationships in the series.

I can't wait to find out what else is going happen with Circe, and how Hera and Zeus will redeem themselves. Their book is going to be messy based on the outcome of this one.

Another fun little rollercoaster of emotion, angst, list, longing and spice.

Katee Roberts has once again wirtten the perfect combination of queer rep, life commentary, a romance that shouldn’t work but somehow does, all seasoned with the perfect amount of spice!
As someone who typically has a hard time getting into a mm romance I was pleased surprised with how much enjoyed Icarus’s and Poseidon’s story!
I need to know what’s going with Hera and Zeus though, like asap.

Thank you for the publisher for the ARC! I truly enjoyed the 8th installment in the Dark Olympus series. The relationship and attraction between Poseidon and Icarus was very sweet. However, compared to the last couple of books, this has been the most overall plot-driven in the series thus far. Since there are so many books to this series now, I would not recommend reading this one without the previous books in the series. As a reader, we are still trying to understand the world-building will Dark Olympus and I feel like it is finally coming together now. This book itself truly continues the overarching plot in the series but it definitely does not hinder on the relationship. The scenes are deliciously spicy and I loved every minute of it.

I am looking forward to more of the politics and war in the next book!

Another really strong entry in an amazing series. Icarus and Poseidon were yummy and beautifully intimate together. This definitely felt like a transition book that moved us closer to the endgame but did drag a bit. It had a bit more focus on the plot over the characters and their relationship than I usually like. It made their romance feel a little rushed. Still, I so deeply enjoyed reading about these two. The love and safety between them, the representation for people with bigger bodies, was all really beautiful.

Full review on Goodreads linked! Content also pasted below.

*Thank you NetGalley and the publisher and Katee for the advanced copy! My review and all opinions are 100% my own*

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Yet another banger from Katee! I DEVOUR everything she writes (seriously I’m 99% sure I’ve read her entire backlog) and the Dark Olympus series has been my love from the start with daddy Hades 😏.

The suspense around what is going to happen with Circe is killing me!! I so badly want Circe to be one of Hermes’ love interests?! I know that last book is going to be a banger and I can already tell the tension between Zeus and Hera is going to make me salivate. The plot be plotting in this book truly. Poseidon has been a bit of a mystery throughout the series, only mentioned as keeping to his own business, so who would have thought that he’d be such a gruff teddy bear? He’s strong as he has to be for his people, yet so soft on the inside. A true gem that must be protected at all costs. The hurt/comfort is what I would say is the main trope and it is executed so well in the physical pain, emotional comfort.

The thing I think I loved the most about Poseidon and Icarus’ dynamic is just the level of maturity and open communication when it mattered. Icarus being able to say “I’m fucking this up. Can we pause please?” when he’s pushed past his comfort zone and Poseidon just PAUSING. And letting Icarus come back in his own way and time, without either of them actually just deserting each other to avoid the discomfort?! Level 10 maturity and we love to see it. I did of course devour this in one day, and can’t wait for book 9, which is my most anticipated of this whole series!

Oh my gosh I adored this story so much!! As always Katee Robert does a fantastic job here of taking two compelling characters with their own individual hurts and showing why they make each other's lives better. Icarus and Poseidon really saw each other and it was so sweet to see them be fully appreciated by someone else. Icarus was such a guarded character who felt like he needed to scheme and I love when characters like that find someone so kind and good that they are completely disarmed. This book was both swoony and steamy in equal measure. The kink and power dynamic elements were handled masterfully. At no point did I feel like anyone was being taken advantage of which meant that I could just sit back and enjoy all the steam. I loved every second and I couldn't put it down.

I had only read one book in this series prior to starting but the author did a fantastic job of explaining what was going on with all the politics. As long as you understand the basic premise of the world I think you're good to jump right in (as long as you don't mind being spoiled about the overarching plot). There was a fair amount of scheming and plotting but it never distracted from the emotional development and honestly I think the stakes just enhanced the romance plot. I 100% recommend this story if you're looking for something easy to read but with a great deal of heart.

I have really been enjoying The Dark Olympus series and was super excited to receive and arc of the newest addition, Sweet Obsession.

Sweet Obsession follows Icarus and Poseidon as they navigate their captor-captee relationship with their mutual attraction towards one another, all while the looming threat of Circe looms over all of Olympus. The barrier has fallen and their enemies are right at their gates and yet all Poseiden can think about is the enemy in his charge and the way he makes him feel like no one else has before.

I can't wait for the next two installments in this series! I have a suspicion of who will star alongside Hermes in the final book, but first have to see how Hera's and Zeus' story shakes out. I can only image it will be an interesting enemies-to-lovers story!

KATEE ROBERT! MY FAVORITE HUMAN BEING (don't tell my partner or other authors) you have done it again.

This love story between Poseidon and Icarus was the perfect next storyline in this series. The attraction between these two? UGH! Chef's kiss.

As a queer person (Cis-Female) I love a good queer romance or characters and you never fail to deliver. This was my first MM romance and I loved it! Once I was able to really sit down and devour this book, I DID!

This book is a great continuation of what is happening in Olympus and I am personally STILL on the edge of my seat even after reading this!!!! The plot was THERE!

Admittedly not as much smut as I am used to but it was still fantastic when there. What I wasn't expecting (although idk why because it makes so much sense) was the MMC that was in control in those moments. Uhm wow! Hot!

Sweet Posiden, I love you. Icarus is just what you needed and you are that to him as well!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC (I wish the holidays weren't so busy so I could have focused on this sooner)!

Format: NetGalley Ebook
Overall score: 4.5/5
Spice: 3.5/5 (don't let this deter you... I've read REALLY spicy books haha)
Characters: Icarus (MMC) & Poseidon (MMC)

Sweet Obsession picks off exactly where the previous book leaves off: Icarus in possession of Poseidon after Ariadne sailed off with the Minotaur after getting rid of the barrier around Olympus. Now Circe has boats just sitting in the bay, and everyone is trying to find solutions to how to handle her.

Every book that gets released in this series just keeps getting better. If you are planning to read Sweet Obsession, it is 100% worth it to read all previous books. The build up in the plot from the seven books before made Sweet Obsession my favorite Robert's book yet. I felt as though the chemistry between Icarus and Poseidon was sizzling from the second they were together. They complimented each other very well: when one person was struggling, the other was able to help pick up the pieces. This book also made me extremely excited for the last two books in this series. We are finally coming to the end of an era in Olympus, and I cannot wait to see how Robert wraps it up! My only negative thought while reading this book is that I wish there was more time in the book: most of Sweet Obsession happens over the course of like a week, and I would have liked more time for Icarus and Poseidon to work on their relationship.