If Katee writes it, I’m gonna read it! The Dark Olympus series is my all time favorite. I love the way the author makes Greek mythology more current. My most favorite thing about Katee is her inclusivity with the LGBTQIA+ community. I can’t wait for the next book in this series to come out!

Post the dynamite ending of our last book, we find a seductive and sassy Icarus under the imprisonment of Poseidon, one of the three legacy titles in Olympus after the wall has fallen. What's a captive to do?

I was worried about this book in terms of the plot as we get closer and close to the end, however, I shouldn't have been. Robert continues to delight and amaze, weaving seduction, love, suspense and plot in stunning arcs. I adored the romance between Icarus and Poseidon. I loved seeing the Thirteen in arguing and coup-ing action.

Overall, a stunning fantastical read.

Katee!!! You've done it again, I absolutely loved these two and can't wait to listen to the audio. That ending hit me right in the feels

3.5

This is my first book by Katee Robert. I wasn’t aware that it was part of a series, so I jumped in right in the middle. Even though I didn’t know the characters or the backstory, I found it quite easy to immerse myself in their world. However, I think I should go back and read the earlier books. I’m excited to see what happens next, so I’ll definitely be looking forward to the rest of the series.

This is my first Katee Robert book. I heard about her from a friend. I didn’t realize it was a series and I came in smack dab in the middle. Not knowing who the characters were or what had been happening, it was fairly easy to immerse myself in their world. I do think I need to go back and read the other books though. This was also my first book that dealt with a male/male relationship. It was surprisingly tender and sweet. I want to find out what happens so I will absolutely be looking forward to the rest of the series.

The pairing of Icarus & Poseidon is unexpected and perfect! Who knew they would mesh so well while being so different. The story allows them to both come into their own.

So far, I think this is my favourite of the Dark Olympus series. I feel weird saying that, with it being an MM story and KR getting some really weird attention because of that, but that's not why I liked it so much. I liked it because I really loved the characters. It would have worked equally as well if they hadn't both been men. Poseidon is this absolute cinnamon roll of a man and Icarus is basically Astarion from BG3, but not a vampire.

While this is cinnamon roll/spiky prickly, it's also captor/captive, which I think could have gone really wrong. But KR was able to make it work in a non-gross, bad power dynamic way.

In addition to the romance, we're also getting towards whatever the finale of the political plotline will be, as there are only 2 books left in the series to wrap things up! Circe is basically knocking on Olympus' door, but things may not be as straight forward as they seem.

I am so enjoying this series! I can't wait to read the last two, even though I'll be sad that it's over.

It fills me with joy to get to continue to read Katee Robert. I always know I'm going to have a lot of fun with their books and Sweet Obsession was no exception. The twist of big, strong Poseidon being cared for by the small (but mighty) Icarus made the story unexpected and fun. I loved these two together and how acknowledged their power imbalance is. Katee will always write enthusiastic consent stories and I love them for it.
Of course, we're also paying attention to the strife in Olympus and the 13 which is looming and ominous in Sweet Obsession. Lots of "back room deals" in the cover of darkness and general sneaking around, planning and executing operations to save the city.
I know who the next book in the series is about and I'm checking NetGalley constantly to get my grubby little hands on it! I can't wait to see how *those* two manage a relationship.

Sweet Obsession is the eighth book in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series. The book opens up immediately following the events of Dark Restraint. After helping his sister escape Olympus, Icarus has now fallen into the hands of Poseidon. Being held captive was not part of his plans but Icarus finds Poseidon to be much more than what he seems. Poseidon was not planning on having to look after a prisoner but with Olympus being at war he has no choice. Soon feelings develop and the two find they may be able to work together to help save the people of Olympus.

I really enjoyed this one. The previous book was not one of my favorites out of the series but this book got to what I love about the series. This probably was the most political book so far. We got a lot of detail on what to expect from the coming war that is being planned by Circe and the Aeaens. I really enjoyed Icarus and Poseidon together. They worked well as a team and their chemistry was off the charts. I was very interested to get to know Zeus a little more in this book. I'm really looking forward to the next installment that will be his story with Hera.

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

I am not usually someone who enjoys a captive romance but Katee Roberts did such a wonderful job with the power dynamics between Icarus and Poseidon that this one worked for me. Icarus was able to be both a captive and someone with his own power in a way that was really interesting and made this story work!

One thing about me is I am trash for a grumpy guy who is actually a secret cinnamon roll so I adored Poseidon! I also liked his dynamic with Icarus and thought they complemented each other so well. I adored watching them fall for each other and learn to trust each other.

This whole series is so entertaining, spicy and romantic. I can't wait for the next installment. I love that while there is a larger story the focus of each book really is the romance between the characters. While some books have had elements that were a bit dark for me that was not the case with this one.

I thought there would be no way I would enjoy this more than “Neon Gods” which has been my favorite in the Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series so far. Which is funny because as straight female I tend to gravitate toward male/female romance because that’s what I can easily connect with. I really liked the captive/captor trope. And I felt Icarus and Poseidon has a great push and pull chemistry.
Also the first few pages of the book where by using gossip headlines from an Olympus publication to basically says “here what you missed” in any of the other books in the series so you have a baseline of information for this story. BRILLIANT!
That being said I would recommend reading Dark Restraint before Sweet Obsession. As this books picks up right after Dark Restraint ends. With Poseidon holding Icarus captive.

I was already team "Katee can do no wrong' but this book might have put me at the top of that team!! I've loved the Dark Olympus series since I first found it and Katee just has a way of writing these characters/stories that have me dropping everything just to keep reading. Sweet Obsession was no exception to this, I started & finished the book in one day.

Poseidon & Icarus.. really just need a hug okay? In fact, they probably both need several hugs because these guys have been THROUGH it. Sweet Obsession picks up immediately where Dark Restraint ends - with Icarus as Poseidon's captive while Circe makes the Thirteen pace and worry about her next moves. One might think that their common enemy would help the Thirteen come to a mutual consensus on working together... but we all know it does not.

Anywho - while the Thirteen are bickering about who is the best (not really but also.. kind of), Icarus decides his best plan of action for survival is to seduce good ol' Poseidon and then use what knowledge he DOES have to get his freedom when this is all said & done. What he doesn't expect is for Poseidon to see RIGHT through his charade but still take him up on his offer anyways. What starts off as just sex quickly morphs into something more and honestly I was HERE for it. Katee knocked this story out of the park and if you made me rank it within the Dark Olympus series, it's easily tied for 1st with Wicked Beauty.

Big thank you as always to NetGalley & Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I’m still in shock that I even got to read an ARC of a Dark Olympus book y’all. Katee Robert is one of the first authors I discovered when I got back into reading & Neon Gods literally changed the game for me.

I loved Icarus & Poseidon’s story soooo much! This picks up right where Dark Restraint ends, with Icarus at the mercy of the thirteen and the sole person left to answer for his father’s actions to bring down Olympus. Up until now, Poseidon has largely been a mystery. So removed from everyone else, despite the few mentions of him in previous books, and the more we learn, the more we see that even though he may be one of them, but his ideals and his methods don’t align with some of their “shoot first ask questions later” attitudes. And sly, clever little Icarus may seem like he’s nothing but a pretty face, however the man has his own methods of getting things accomplished.

As Poseidon spends time with his captive, he can’t help but wonder about that pretty face. He knows he should stay far away, but Icarus is determined to survive Olympus at any cost… even if it means a little seduction on his part heheh. I was simply not expecting their dynamic to have me blushing so hard, but WOW!!! They were hot. Katee absolutely served here. I love the way they handle kink play in such a safe but spicy way.

And things in Olympus have certainly hit the fan. We’ve been building up to this action for a few books, with some truly vital moments unfolding at our feet, and I STILL couldn’t guess what the outcome is going to be. I’m on the edge of my seat at this point, white knuckling these books, and begging for a HEA (especially for Zeus and Hera).

I love when a good plot is combined with a wonderful love story. Poseidon and Icarus' love story is one of the best Katee Robert has written. It is nor necessarily an enemies to lovers trope but it does start with an imbalance of power and the two most unlikely people to fall for each other discover true love.

2.5 stars. It makes me sad to give this rating because I love this series, but this was the first one that let me down!

Poseidon has always been a background character and I really hoped his story would shed more light on his past and why he is the way he is. We got a little, but it didn’t feel thorough enough. Icarus also felt underdeveloped, I want to know more about Aeae and his family! I did love their relationship and the care they showed each other, the sweet interactions between two rough characters were the bright spots in this book.

The series plot line didn’t develop enough either. This one felt a little like a filler just to check one of the 13 off without much effort into giving us back story, even the spice was a little dull compared to the others. I hope the rest of the series brings the excitement I loved so much in all the other books!

Roberts has written yet another amazing Dark Olympus novel!
As a romance, I really enjoyed how the relationship developed between Icarus and Poseidon. I love how Roberts writes non-stereotypical relationships that also deal with the depth of character and emotion. I feel all the feels with every book they write.
What drew my attention the most in this book was the plot. I have kept up with the books the Dark Olympus ever since Neon Gods had me in a chokehold with Persephone and Hades. This book continues that over-arching plot, which is great but because of it I would say that you can't quite enjoy it as much without having read some of the prior novels. At the very least Dark Restraint (Book #7). As a fan of Mythology this series has been one of my favorites in how it uses mythology for it's foundation but Roberts creates unique works every time so I can't wait to read more.

A steamy MM addition to the Dark Olympus series!

Olympus is at war and Poseidon has many plans that need his attention, but Icarus' presence makes it difficult to stay focused. Icarus is a natural flirt and Poseidon is quickly intrigued by his charm. As the two navigate their new relationship, more questions arise of what the future may hold for Olympus and for their new romantic entanglement.

I really enjoyed the forced proximity start of this novel and how it progressed to so much more. One of my favorite things about the Dark Olympus series is that the main focus is set on the MCs but there's also consistent themes throughout the series of power dynamics in Olympus. As we get closer to the end of the saga, I have been even more eager and excited to read about the Olympians!

I definitely recommend this novel and series to readers who enjoy steamy fantasy with queer characters who love hard.

As a long time Katee Robert fan, I was determined to read this slowly. I wanted to savor it because I knew Katee was taking their time writing this series so burnout didn't happen again. But then they kissed. And I devoured the rest of the book within 3 hours. And cried. I didn't think her MM romance was going to take the top spot as a favorite, but by golly did it. I cannot wait for the next one.

I wish I could better describe the relationship between Icarus and Poseidon, but i feel like if Owen Hunt from Grey's and Andrew Scott's Moriarty had a relationship this would be as close as it could possibly describe. The side stories with Hera/Zeus and Hermes were also just tasty enough that I cannot wait to see them play out.

Truthfully, I hope when Katee writes the final book, that these boys come back in, along with all of the other couples from the other books.

I was lucky enough to get an arc for this book, and as always, with this series I ate it up. Absolutely love this series. 

The plot was so good! The way everything is coming together in the final few books is just so entertaining to read. Obsessed with Poseidon! And Icurus was such an interesting character. Can't wait for the next one.

'For him, I'll wait forever.'

I was so excited when Katee announced this was available as a READ NOW and I want to thank Katee, the publisher, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy and provide honest feedback.

Rating: 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
Sweet Obsession picks up where Dark Restraint left off with Poseidon taking Icarus captor after Ariadne and the Minotaur escape Olympus following the death of Minos. This book is definitely more politics/strategy centered than some of the others and that can make it seem a little slow in places. The whole thing takes place over less than 4 days (I think that's the right timeline) and a lot of little things happen but it isn't necessarily super exciting the whole time. However, I still really enjoyed it and I think Sweet Obsession is an important novel to bridge the events from Dark Restraint (and prior) to whatever things we are going to see in Tender Cruelty and Shattered Gods. You get to see a lot of behind the scenes workings of the Thirteen and it was pretty interesting to see the dynamics at play.

I think something that kept me from rating it higher is I never particularly cared for Icarus. I didn't dislike him, but I didn't like him either. He was just kind of around on the edges of events in the past couple of books and I didn't really care to know more. Poseidon however, was everything I wanted. He's just a giant fluffy cinnamon roll carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and he deserves all the good things. I did REALLY enjoy the epilogue and it redeemed some of the parts that I didn't love as much.

Tropes/Tags:
-Instalove/insta lust
-captor/captive dynamic
-BDSM scenes, including wax play
-neurodivergent and mental health representation