Eh, least favorite of the series so far. It wasn’t bad, it was just boring. I felt like there was just something missing. Maybe too sweet?

I really enjoyed this scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus! Thank you so, so much to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for allowing me to read this title!

Blurb:
He was mine to protect. Mine to adore. Mine to lose forever.

Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen…right into the rough hands of Olympus's own Poseidon. Being held captive by the gentle giant wouldn't be so bad if Olympus wasn't on the eve of destruction…or if Poseidon stopped looking at him with those irresistibly stormy eyes.

Poseidon doesn't have time to babysit his increasingly bratty prisoner, but he has no choice: Olympus is officially at war, and someone has to keep their best bargaining chip out of harm's way. The thing is, the longer Poseidon is with Icarus, the more he starts to care for his sworn enemy...and the more he realizes that Icarus isn't the villain he's been made out to be. There's a warmth to him, a vulnerability, that Poseidon finds difficult to ignore or deny.

Now with Circe and the Aeaens at the gate and Olympus a hair's breadth away from falling, Poseidon will have to make a difficult choice: about himself, about his allegiances, and about the man who woke his heart from its long slumber only to threaten to break it for good...

I have a SWEET OBSESSION with this series. This is the first MM romance book I've ever read and was engulfed in it. Their stories and developing love had me tearing up and smiling throughout the book. Poseidon and Icarus has my heart and the ending was beautiful. I am so excited to see what happens next!

okay, i was so excited to read this book in particular because i essentially knew nothing about poseidon and the only thing i knew about icarus was that one hozier lyric. all the other books in this series i knew a bit more about the mythos; so this one was great because i got to know them through katee robert's interpretation of them. first of all, i am absolutely weak for a MLM relationship and some good ole neurodivergent representation. poseidon has largely been absent from the series, so it was interesting to see how he ties in to everything.

my one complaint (and i feel it's more of a 'me' issue) is that some characters are introduced with different names, then get their title names. once with ares was enough, but i always have to reference the guide katee created because im dumb and forget LOL

I LOVED the opportunity to read this as an ARC! And while I'm very familiar with this series, I absolutely felt a bit lost at the beginning trying to figure out who was mad at who and why.

Icarus and Poseidon was NOT a pairing I would have seen coming, but this one was full of fantastic spice. I really want to go back and read the ones between this and Wicked Beauty so I get a better understanding of what is going on and can better appreciate the stakes.

I do agree with other reviewers that I wanted a bit more depth in the relationship, but at the same time it was a good gratuitous spicy read, so I'm not all that upset by it.

I enjoyed the book. It moved the overall plot forward while explaining. The writing was engaging as well as the pacing of the story not dragging. I liked learning about the motivations for the different character that we met before.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Sourcebooks for the gifted e-book ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read if you like: Dual POV, mythology retellings, LGBTQ representation, captive, spicy 🔥

Yessss. I loved it! Their chemistry, their banter, the spice. 🔥 Whooooo. It's very insta lust, but I'm here for it. I highly recommend it!

I think I'm ready to give up on this series. I simultaneously wouldn't recommend this as a standalone, AND believe it could be completely skipped with no impact on the overarching series plot.

The relationship lacks chemistry and leans harder into BDSM - a bit boring if spanking isn't your thing. The romance is rushed, and the siege on Olympus is a bait & switch. The series is dragging along, and the motives STILL are not clear. As the romances get weaker, I'm not inclined to continue; both plot lines can't be weak!

Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an eARC for review..

I always love reading Katee Robert. Her Dark Olympus series is always one of my favorites. I love the characters’ relationships, but also the world building with each book.

Oh man the writing in this series is always so great and I really loved this latest installment about Poseidon and Icarus. Icarus is held captive by Poseidon and they end up falling in love with each other and it is so great. Olympus is on the verge of war and these two broken souls finding each other in spite of all the obstacles surrounding them is so great. This was a fun and fast read and we are heading to the end and I can't wait.

Thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

My beloved cat, a special part of my family since her birth, had been struggling with health issues for some time. As I began reading this book, her condition sadly worsened. When I woke up at three in the morning, I knew these were her final hours. I picked her up, and, not knowing what else to do, I opened the book and continued reading. I'm one of those people who, in the most difficult situations, turn to books for solace. I have to admit, I never thought that a steamy paranormal novel about a war between the Olympian gods could distract and comfort me in my darkest hour. But somehow, Katee Robert managed to do just that. And if that's not enough to make you want to read her book, I don't know what will be.

This world that Katee Robert has created for the Dark Olympus series is incredible. For the past few books, I’ve really found myself so invested in finding out what is in store for the end of this series and where all of our characters will end up! I find Robert’s writing to always be engaging and quick to read, and this book is no exception. While the tropes for the romance within this book aren’t my favorite overall, the political intrigue is what keeps me returning to this series. As we are nearing the end, I will continue to devour each and every installment. Also, the ending was absolutely perfect for these characters (Poseidon most of all in my opinion) and I do think it was my favorite part of the whole book.

Thank you Net Galley and publishers for giving me an arc of this book in return for an honest review.

Ugh how I love this series. Any Katee Robert book honestly, if she wrote it, I'll read it, especially this series. I'm sad we only have a couple more books and then it's all over. I have loved every one but Hades will still be my favorite. But the way Poseidon is, ugh he really is too good for this world. Just a giant cinnamon roll of a man and the Icarus takes care of him is really sweet. I love that Poseidon never uses his power over Icarus and it's all consensual and they slowly fall in love in the middle of a freaking war. The world is ending but their relationship isn't. I am curious how the way went though and what happened to Circe but I have to wait two more books to find out. This series has me in a chokehold.

Amazing plot, characters and definitely keeps you hooked. intriguing story and so excited for the next installment.

I DNF’d this book. It just was not for me unfortunately. I wanted to love it, but just couldn’t connect.

This is perfect for those who love Greek mythology retellings. It was a spicy, modernized romance that was easily able to be devoured!

Thank you to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book.

I have told myself a hundred times that I would stop reading this series. I am a fantasy reader and generally find romance boring. I found these books downright offensive at times. And yet, I request every single one I see on NetGalley. I don't know what voodoo powers Katee Roberts has to make me unable to stop reading these books but I can tell you I don't love them and I wouldn't recommend them. Once you start, you simply cannot stop, unfortunately. The one gripe I normally have about this series is that the romances are so freaking quick. They often love each other before the first 100-page mark. It is unbelievable and so repetitive. Katee Roberts tries so hard to make every book stand out from the others by creating unique kinks and relationship scenarios but it all feels like too much. Again, romance is not my preferred genre, but if I had the choice, I would take out every relationship in these books and just read it for the plot. I do generally enjoy the discussion on power dynamics prevalent in Olympus and the veil that separates them from the rest of the world. If the romance had more of a focus on yearning and love rather than lust, perhaps I would feel differently. All of that being said, I will of course be picking up the next book. Someone, please save me. 2/5 stars.

One of my favor rite things about this series is the interconnected storyline. Being able to follow the story from Poseidon and Icarus was fun. They brought a new dynamic to the table that was different from the other couples but just as entertaining and heart warming. I loved that two broken souls found happiness in one another.

The war against Circe is still on going, but I am excited to see what happens in the next book.

I had a lot of fun reading this book. I initially wasn't too sure about the dynamic of captive/captor falling for each other, but it worked for the book. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book in this series.

This was a very heartfelt and sexy romance that goes perfectly in this series and also gives us insight into other characters and some of the main plot as a whole.