Sweet Obsession is the eighth title in the Dark Olympus series written by Katee Robert.

*Olympus retelling
*Captor/Captive
*Opposites attract

My sweet, precious, gentle giant Poseidon!!! I will love him forever! Icarus is exactly what he needed.

Sweet Obsession picks up immediately following the ending of Dark Restraint so readers will need to read that title first to understand what the current situation is and how the main couple came to be together.

I won’t give away any spoilers but there are a couple of Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon that I absolutely loved!

Another great addition to the Dark Olympus series, highly recommended!!

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characters: Poseidon (MMC) & Icarus (MMC)

another 5/5. I loved everything about this book. I can't wait for the next one

Thank you NetGalley for providing the ARC in exchange for my honest review

Another spiced up cozy read from the world of Olympus. I didn't think I would enjoy the male/male dynamic featured in this one, but it was one of my favorites. It's heavy on the enemies to lovers trope. However, it throws some unexpected curve balls at you as far as "preferences" are concerned. It also has a character that's not shapes as the perfect societal norm. I can't wait to see what the next book has in store!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book.

SWEET OBSESSION starts immediately after the previous book, DARK RESTRAINT which I love because it set up the pacing. I felt the book moved quickly on the political plot and even the romantic plot which made sense for both with the book's short time frame. However, the faster pacing with Poseidon and Icarus made me anxious that everything was going to go to shit which I also loved.

I doubted how the book would be wrapped up. I shouldn't have, but I did. I felt it was satisfying and I hope that we see the Poseidon and Icarus again.

I wish there was more of a clearer vision of Poseidon's past because it felt hinted at without outright stating. This felt odd especially since we've known Icarus' life for a few books now (I think it's a few now...).

I can't wait to see how this series is wrapped up since we know how it's going to end soon.

I loved this book. The story with Poseidon and Icarus was so sweet, steamy, and just downright fantastic. I zipped through this book because I couldn't put it down. Thanks for a wonderful read.

Things are heating up in Olympus and I am here for it! Sweet Obsession is the first book in a while where I felt the romance was secondary to the political intrigue. For me, this was great as I’ve been waiting for the inevitable showdown between the Thirteen and Circe. I loved the alliances formed and the progress made in the story. There were so many little reveals, especially about Zeus, but I still have so many questions about both Hermes’s and Circe’s ultimate goals.

The romance was so sweet, and I loved finally getting Icarus’s and Poseidon’s POVs after so many stories. Their unwavering care and trust for each other showed just how much the other main characters underestimated them. I have eagerly awaited book nine since Callisto’s marriage to Perseus, and cannot wait to see what happens next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

More of a 3.5 rather than a 3 star read.

I wasn’t as invested in Icarus/Poseidon as much as I thought I would be, and it kinda felt as a bit of filler romance-wise in order to set up plot beats for the next books. That being said, they were sweet together and I really liked Poseidon specifically as a character!! I do appreciate how much variety Katee Robert brings to each book’s various dynamics. That being said, it’s always so easy to fall back into the Dark Olympus world and I am waiting with baited breath for Hera and Zeus!!

I received an ARC from net galley and I’m really grateful for it!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7119073673

🔥📚 Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert 📚🔥

OMG this was so good and exactly what I have been wanting from this series! Sweet Obsession has officially claimed its throne as my favorite in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series! This scorching, modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus is EVERYTHING I didn’t know I needed.

✨ What I Loved:

Poseidon: Our stoic, rough handed gentle giant is chef’s kiss. The way he reluctantly softens for Icarus had my heart melting faster than Olympus is crumbling.
Icarus: Oh, my bratty, broken baby. He’s all sharp edges and hidden vulnerability, and watching him open up to Poseidon? Utter perfection.
The Tension: Forget slow burn—this is a sizzling bonfire. Every stolen glance, every stormy eyed stare, and every crack in their enemies to lovers dynamic kept me glued to the page.
The Stakes: Olympus is at war, Circe is at the gates, and love is the ultimate gamble. The action and angst were perfectly balanced with the steam and sweetness.
This book isn’t just hot—it’s emotionally gutting in the best way. Poseidon and Icarus’s journey from sworn enemies to soulmates is tender, raw, and deliciously messy. The power dynamics, the vulnerability, the SPICE 🔥is ALL so perfectly done.

If you’re into forbidden love, complex characters, and a romance so intense it could bring Olympus to its knees, this is your next obsession. Poseidon and Icarus might just ruin you for all other couples.

💖 Rating: 5/5 stormy stares
📖 Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (HOT, HOT, HOT)
Do yourself a favor—read this. Thank me later.

Thank you to NetGalley, Katee Robert, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC of this book.

Everything Katee writes is pure gold. I swear this series keeps getting better and better and I am HERE FOR IT.

This was an absolute masterpiece.

Why do I keep getting these books?? No pun intended, but Katee flew too close to the sun with the plot and it makes no sense.

Coming back to Olympus, to Katee's writing, is always seamless and comfortable. I find it hard to explain, but they have built a world that I can so easily immerse myself into and just trust that I will enjoy the ride. Even if the romantic storyline leaves something to be desired, or if I can't fully connect to a character, I always have a pleasant experience and each book in this series leaves me even more excited for the next one. Sweet Obsession is no exception. I did not know what to expect from Poseidon and Icarus' story but I enjoyed their dynamic and how they were used to advance the overarching plotline with Circe & Olympus. We also get super fun and insightful snippets of Zeus and Hera that have me so ready to see how their story unfolds next.

I highly recommend this series if you love dark or morally grey romance but you must start from the beginning! Katee Robert masterfully provides a story that is somehow perfect for escapism but also holds poignant truths and parallels to our own power structures. Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review.

we are getting so close to the last two books now I'm to excited!

Once again, Katee has brought us an amazing read. it was both heartfelt and spicy and showed how not everyone wants the roles they are handed. but also showing that people just want to live in peace and not have anything stand in their way. I loved Poseidon and how even though he is portrayed as this big man he is actually very sweet and puts people first. icarus is so sassy and I love that for his character. I can wait and how this is all going to turn out.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

These books continue to be amazing! I love the story and the spice is wonderful! I adore this series and am head over heels for it. I want more books. 😊

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for an ARC of this book. Special thanks to Katee Robert for writing a series that I have not been able to get enough of since I first picked up Neon Gods.
Sweet Obsession tells the story of Poseidon and Icarus, and while I was happy to fall back into Olympus, this book felt like filler. I wish there had been a bit more story to the MCs before all the steam. I ended up skimming the last quarter just to see where the book ended; hoping to get more set up for the book large fans of Dark Olympus are waiting for which is the story of Zeus and Hera.
This was sadly not my favorite.

It doesn't matter the story, if Robert is the author, I'm going to read it. This book was everything! Robert is an expert storyteller. I was intrigued and entertained throughout. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. Sweet Obession is book eight in the Dark Olympus series. To date I have loved everything written by Katee Robert and as I expected I loved this book. This is a dual point of view story about Poseidon and Icarus. This book picked up right where book seven ended. Icarus is Poseidon's captive. This book does an amazing job in telling the story of Poseidon and Icarus while moving forward the overall plot of what is happening in Olympus. This book has the spice and all the emotion. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

Sweet Obsession is about to become your next uncontrollable obsession!

Prepare to be swept off your feet by Poseidon and Icarus, the ultimate power couple who will leave your heart racing and your pulse pounding. This dynamic duo is set to dominate the Dark Olympus series, and I’m already declaring them my absolute favorites.

As the endgame looms and the stakes get higher, Olympus is buzzing with tension. The threat of the big bad is closing in, and you’d think the Thirteen would be able to rally together, right? Wrong. Just like the rest of the series, political intrigue takes center stage, and in this world, trust is a luxury no one can afford. If you’re a fan of backstabbing, secret meetings, and all the shadiest characters plotting the shadiest moves, then you’re in for a wild ride. The twists and turns will have you on the edge of your seat. And let’s be real—I loved every deliciously treacherous moment of it!

The writing is flawless, and with seven books of buildup, this story is gearing up for the most epic conclusion in the series. But it’s Poseidon and Icarus who truly steal the show. Both of them have been shaped by their circumstances, but here, they’re finally reclaiming their power—and it’s nothing short of sizzling. The tension between them is as dark and dangerous as it gets, and those spicy scenes? Some of the hottest in the entire series!

If you're a Dark Olympus fan, you need to read this book. The characters, the plot, the heat—it all builds to one of the most addictive reads of the season. Don’t miss out on this explosive chapter. Check it out NOW!

I wasn't super invested in the ship (heh) and I almost wish the ending had been saved for the ending of the series because it feels like it spoils it a bit?

Basically, bring on Hera and Zeus, is what I'm saying.

Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert was stunning. I'm all aboard for the Posiedon and Icarus train! The storyline intensifies and I'm sitting on the edge of my seat.

I will admit, the last few books were harder for me to enjoy because of the couple dynamics. I learned a lot and was there for the storyline. This couple was much more in my comfort realm and scratched that itch. I am thrilled for the rest of this series and want to see these two happy 😊

If you haven't started the series, it's never too late! I really recommend reading the rest to understand what's going on, and maybe you'll find some dynamics you didn't even know you'd enjoy! 5/5 would recommend!

Finally, a Dark Olympus M/M!

Let's start with Poseidon. I would have liked a bit more background on him. A clearer picture of his family dynamic and what made him *him*. That lack of info aside, he was the perfect representation of someone who valiantly stuck to his morals. His lack of corruption is admirable, and it is very easy to see why Icarus fell so hard and so fast.

Icarus finally gets to be seen. I've had mixed feelings about this character since he entered the Olympian arena, and I'm so glad we got to watch him evolve with Poseidon's guiding heart.

The chemistry was palpable from the very beginning as well as believable. It doesn't have to take long to fall for a person who sees ALL of you. I love the communication that takes place between them. Even with all the self-doubts on questioning trustfulness, they're not afraid of talking or listening at the end of the day, and that's why it works for them.

The spice is TOP NOTCH, and the reverse D/s scenes are hot as fuck.

This one kept me guessing until the end, and I was honestly worried for my heart, but Katee never lets us down and wraps their HEA in a sparkly bow. That ending was DELICIOUS, so coated in sweetness it brought tears to my eyes. This is definitely one of my top 5 in the series.

I did note a couple of mispelled/grammatical errors but nothing that pulled me from the story.