Hot damn. This was a lot hotter than I thought it was going to be. Icarus and Poseidon’s relationship was next level. Even though Icarus was prisoner I feel like Poseidon didn’t know what he was signing up for when he saved/held Icarus

Firstly thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC for this book! I can’t believe I got a chance to read this before it came out!!

This is the 8th book in the Dark Olympus series so it is quite hard to give a review now without giving any spoilers.

The book kicks off where the last book finished and the events that unfolded there this time from Icarus and Poseidon’s POV.

I love that the overall series plot is really kicking it up a gear now, it feels l like we are getting to the crux of the storyline and finally getting our hands on some of the secrets that have been kept from us so far! The barrier has fallen so what does that mean now for Olympus? Who else will come for them and what will Circe do? Can the thirteen protect the city and themselves?

Poseidon is just the sweetest character, it’s clear that looks can be deceiving and although he comes across as this scary grumpy man he’s actually got a heart of gold. I do wish we had gotten a little bit more of him in the past books but I guess that’s intentional to make it a surprise when he’s like he is really.

I love Icarus’s development throughout this book with the help of Poseidon. So far we have only seen him in the past few books in snippets so it was nice to get watch his growth. He moves from this emotionally devoid character to this caring thoughtful person who sacrifices a lot for his people. They are exactly who each other needed!!

I enjoyed the change of scenery in this book from the upper city to the boat yard. I like the growing tension between Hera and Zeus and getting to know Athena more in the brief chapters she was there. I think she would be an interesting character if she had her own story.

As with all the other books it’s an easy quick read with a great storyline and interesting characters. I can’t wait for the final two instalments and the conclusion to Dark Olympus series!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC and Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

Did Not Finish.

I’ve liked most of the Dark Olympus series (I’ve missed a few, just by lack of time, not interest) so a M/M pairing with Poseidon and Icarus was intriguing. But then some BDSM came into play (wasn’t expecting that, nor wanting that) and I just wasn’t into it. Sorry, but while I appreciate the switch (the brat was the dom!) but it just didn’t work for me. The narrators were top tier, though, and I almost continued to listen despite my disinterest in the content.

I absolutely adore this book and am blown away by how Robert continues to build this world of gods. Icarus is a mess and a menace and I could not love him more. Happy book birthday, boys!

Ohh I love this!
I’ll admit the last 2 books in the series weren’t my favorites, but this one is so great. It has it all: the amazing subplot, the romance between charismatic characters, and even a little plot twist.
Definitely one of the best in the series in my opinion.

I've been such a fan of Robert's and the Dark Olympus series since Neon Gods blew my mind years ago. Since then, the series has been some high highs and lately, some stories I wasn't as interested in. I think as the world-building has gotten more intricate, some of the background plot has taken precedence over the main romances which are what I came for. I really think this installment is a return to form for a series I love. It's wild to me that there are 8 books so far and we are nearing the end! I think this book had a really good balance of the overarching world-building and the main romance. Icarus and Poseiden have all the reasons in the world to not be together (one being that Poseidon is you know...keeping Icarus prisoner) yet keep being drawn to each other. I loved how Poseidon is a member of the thirteen and has all this power yet in the bedroom it is Icarus who takes charge. Robert does a great job with the power imbalance and the ending of this is just so lovely while also giving us a tease for what is to come.

This was the first book in the series where I was just as anxious about the romance as I was about the background plot elements. The stuff with Circe is coming to a head and I'm so curious to see what happens. I remain completely feral for Hera and Zeus's story because...oof. And what is Hermes up to????

Thank you so much to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

There is something special about the combination of Greek mythology and Katee Robert. Sweet Obsession is beautifully dark, seductive and exhilarating. Poseidon and Icarus's story also has an angsty longing throughout the book that I loved so much.

🌈 MM romance
🌈 fantasy
🌈 enemies to lovers
🌈forced proximity
🌈 forbidden romance
🌈 BDSM

The upper city of Olympus is under thread by Circe and her fleet of military ships after the protective barrier is down. Icarus is caught by Poseidon and his crew while his sister runs away. The Thirteen has to be united if the citizens are to be saved. Icarus is the enemy. The captive. Poseidon knows he cannot trust him but there is something about him that's so calming and arousing. Icarus started using his seduction techniques to manipulate Poseidon into protecting him but soon he realises that Poseidon is good through and through. But are they doomed with the long history of two enemies?


I am always fascinated to read how Katee Robert delivers Greek mythology in a twisted way so smartly. Poseidon is one of the most powerful legacy chair in the Thirteen but he doesn't play games like the others. He is noble and honest and straightforward. He genuinely cares for his people. He doesn't rule by fear and corruption. He wants what's best for the city and is ready to do everything for that. That's why he surprised Icarus. He comes from an evil powerful family and his father was a monster who was recently killer. He has deep seated self loathing and vulnerability those he hides behind his fake charm and seduction. He has used his sex appeal to gather favors and blackmail material those would help him survive but Poseidon is so real. And he is disbalanced here specially when Poseidon shows the submissive side. The kink comes in and it was scorching hot. Even more because it's forbidden and they are in middle of a literal battle but every time they came together, nothing else mattered. The plot is fast paced with endless twists and mind games and political moves going on. No one can trust no one here. Poseidon made Icarus feel like someone can see him beyond his mask of flirt and seduction. And Icarus created a place to let all his responsibilities go and feel relaxed and safe for a while. The battle is not over yet but Poseidon and Icarus have their happily ever after while we readers are left wanting more from this explosive world.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

Sweet Obsession🔱

Sweet Obsession is the eighth book in the Dark Olympus series and this time focuses on Icarus and Poseidon❣️

War is upon Olympus…it’s only a matter of time before the barrier comes down…and when it does Ariadne and the Minotaur escape, leaving Icarus as the lone captive in an unlikely captor’s grip. Poseidon was thrust into his position decades ago and has led his people honourably. He is a gentle giant, with a heart of gold💛 Suffice to say he never expected Icarus to be the one person who would bring him to his knees.

I loved the ending, it brought tears to my eyes😢 Can’t wait to see what happens next and to find out what exactly happens with Circe. I received an advanced copy via Netgalley and willingly leave my honest review🙌

📖✨Book Review: Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert✨📖

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

The Dark Olympus series continues with Sweet Obsession, a steamy, high-stakes retelling of Poseidon and Icarus. This time, Katee Robert gives us an intense captor/captive romance against the backdrop of war-torn Olympus.

Poseidon is a reluctant jailer, keeping Icarus locked away as a bargaining chip. But the longer they’re together, the more his icy resolve melts. Meanwhile, Icarus—snarky, reckless, and deeply vulnerable—struggles against the growing tension between them. Their chemistry? Off the charts. The stakes? Life or death.

While the spice is as sizzling as ever, I found the pacing uneven. The romance unfolds quickly, but the political intrigue and external conflicts sometimes feel rushed. I wanted a deeper dive into the war threatening Olympus! That said, if you love forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a broody hero with a soft heart, this one delivers.

Thank you, NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Katee Robert for the ARC! Fans of the Dark Olympus series will enjoy this latest installment, even if it doesn’t quite soar as high as some of its predecessors. 💙🔥

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, but it felt a bit flat.

I struggled to connect with the characters—not just because I hadn’t read all the previous books but because, in my opinion, they weren’t explored deeply enough.
While I liked the chemistry between the main couple, the captive/captor dynamic fell short. It didn’t feel like there was an actual power imbalance, and given the book’s premise, I was expecting more tension related to this type of dynamic.

Besides, the pacing felt rushed, with any developments happening suddenly and sometimes without much explanation. Olympus as a setting remains confusing—characters have modern technology like phones and planes? I struggle to understand the logic or connection between Olympus and what we call "our world". Because some things weren’t clear, it was harder for me to stay immersed. On top of that, too many characters were introduced without adding much to the story, which made things even harder to follow. If you haven’t read the series in order, which was my case, it’s easy to get lost, so I recommend doing that!

That said, I still enjoy Katee Robert’s writing style, and the steamy scenes were well done. The romance had some sweet moments, and I liked the progression from something fake to real—I just wish there had been a tiny bit more emotional development.

This was a decent read, but it could have been stronger in world-building, character depth, and pacing.

I’d still read more from this author and series! I got excited about the next book coming out later this year. :)

Overall another solid book in the dark Olympus world! In previous books you don’t get to see much of Poseidon, so seeing him truly out of his shell in this book was amazing and we got to see he’s just too pure of a soul. Icarus and him have a bit of instalove on the surface but when the deeper feelings are revealed it’s not as much of an instalove moment. Poseidon honestly helps Icarus see the trauma that he’s been through and tells him it’s okay to not be okay.

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and Katee Robert for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts! This story picks up right where Dark Restraint ended, which is obviously where Icarus was in Poseidon’s custody. It’s really difficult to review this one without giving spoilers though 😩 The timeframe of this storyline takes place in a span of around a week, which could be a hit or miss but in the case of KR, it was a hit! She made it work perfectly.


Tropes:
- Opposites Attract
- Captor x Captive
- Open Door Spice

3.5/5 stars.
2.5/5 spice

Quick Summary: The plot thickens, but this addition has a prisoner X captor trope with Icarus and Poseidon.

Not much to say about this book besides that I found myself not really caring about Poseidon or Icarus as I felt like neither one of them had a lot of character development. I feel like the same thing was said over and over again during their POVs. Also I felt like the spicy scenes didn't hit as well as they have in past books.

I did enjoy the progress in the main plot and seeing the inner workings of the 13 and seeing the work together. I'm very excited to see what happens in the next book because of the ending of this book.

Overall, as I wasn't a big fan of this book and while it felt like it was a filler, I do recommend because it was easy to read and it does help to bridge the last book and the next book in the series.

Thank you to Netgalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Katee Robert for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I am forever grateful for this series and the opportunity to continue reading these books as ARCs.

The writing is, as always, amazing and continued wonderful world building and character development but I’m really struggling to keep reading because I’m not sure where the story is going or where it’s supposed to go or if I even want to hang on for the ride?

Thank you to NetGalley for this providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love Greek mythology retellings and while this is not a strict retelling (or at all accurate), I still enjoy this series.

I feel like the side plot has really taken a front seat at this point in the series. The last couple of books seem less romance focused than the first few. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but I feel like if this was the intended structure of the series then it may have been better to have longer books that focused on multiple couples and the plot to over throw the city.

I liked Icarus and Poseidon individually but the relationship felt a little rushed to me. They jumped into bed really quickly and there was no real hang up on loyalties which I would have expected more of. Even if they just started doing the deed early and then figured out loyalties later at least it would have been a conversation but they really got past it quickly…

The main plot with the city definitely held more of my attention and I enjoyed it more than previous books in the series. In previous books I could not pay attention as much to it and focus on the couple but it kinda flipped in this book for me. The coup was a really cool idea and it was fun seeing the big three working together. I will say that the main climax of the boat heist was so exciting and then fell so flat. I understand that there’s two more books in the series but we are really dragging this out… I can’t imagine what the heck is gonna happen in the next two books because it feels like the plot moved so slow in the first couple of books but now that it’s picked up it doesn’t feel like we have enough to keep reads entertained…

This book on its own was good and entertaining but I’m wondering if the next book is going to be anticlimactic too just so we can get to the last book where it all comes together…

3/5 stars

Characters: Poseidon (MMC) & Icarus (MMC)

Note: this is the 8th book in the Olympus Series!!

The story follows, Poseidon as he has taken Icarus as captive, and the barrier protecting Olympus has fallen. With war on the horizon, the Thirteen need to figure out where their priorities are. This war has been building I swear from book 1 and when it finally explodes, it’s going to be huge!

I love that Poseidon is secretly a big softy with the biggest heart. Poseidon is a protector, through and through. I liked seeing a different more careful side of him behind closed doors. Icarus, is more rough around the edges and has used his “abilities” to get what he’s wanted in the past. Definitely, a redemption story of Icarus’s character.

Katee Robert continues to masterfully write their spicy scenes with consent and respect.

Sweet Obsession picks up directly after the conclusion of Dark Restraint, requiring readers to be familiar with the preceding title in order to grasp the current situation and the evolution of main characters.

Solid 4 stars for Sweet Obsession.

When this book title says Sweet, it means sweet. I think this is the sweetest coziest love story I've seen Katee Robert write (and in Olympus, no less!). It was great. I loved the relationship between Poseidon and Icarus. Poseidon's outward calm soothing Icarus but Icarus also steadying the raging chaos inside Poseidon? I love it. As a person that struggles very much with internal anxiety, I felt that to my core.

I do wish we'd had a little more time with the two. It felt like this book was a build up for Hera/Zeus and Hermes and starting to tie up the overall ending, with a sweet little love story thrown in. I think this book happened over the course of 4-5 days?? I know insta-love but even this was pushing it for me. Not knocking it for that, it was true love story and I soaked up every iota of it.

Icarus and Poseidon have outdone themselves in this one. I love every book in this series and it is worth every page.

I’ve been invested in the Dark Olympus series from the start, and Sweet Obsession was a book I was eagerly anticipating. After the intensity of Dark Restraint, I was curious to see how the power dynamics would shift in Olympus, and I have to say, this book delivered in unexpected ways.

Icarus and Poseidon were a pairing I didn’t see coming, but once they were on the page together, their chemistry was undeniable. The tension between them was built on survival, trust, and the unexpected realization that maybe—just maybe—they could offer each other something real. Poseidon, with all his quiet strength and exhaustion from years of duty, was such a fascinating contrast to Icarus, who has spent his life scheming and clawing his way forward. Seeing them challenge each other emotionally was just as compelling as their physical connection.

One thing I appreciated was how Katee Robert balanced the romance with the overarching political conflict. The tension in Olympus is at an all-time high, and while this book had its steamy moments, it didn’t lose sight of the bigger picture. The stakes are rising, and the cracks in the ruling structure are becoming more apparent. I loved the continued exploration of power and control—not just in the bedroom but in the way each character navigates their place in this world.

That said, I do wish the story had a bit more time to develop. The relationship moved quickly, and while I loved their dynamic, I think a bit more buildup would have made their connection even stronger. The pacing felt different from some of the earlier books in the series, and as we near the conclusion, I find myself wanting more time in this world, more depth in the shifting alliances, and more exploration of what’s happening beyond the romance.

Overall, Sweet Obsession was a fantastic addition to the series, and I can’t wait for the final book. Katee Robert continues to craft an intricate web of power, desire, and loyalty, and I know the finale is going to be explosive. Huge thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC—I’m beyond ready to see how this all ends.

I have been hearing about the Dark Olympus books for some time, but never got around to reading one before, and this made me very glad to have finally picked it up! The writing is absolutely top tier - the language is beautiful and the spice is seriously some of the hottest I’ve read in a while. I enjoyed the Dom/sub and kink representation particularly, as well as the gentle acknowledgment of Poseidon’s neurodivergence. The only thing that kept this from being perfect for me, and this may be more of a problem of not having read the other books in the series than an actual problem with the book, was that it felt like a lot of things were being explained to a level where it would be fine to read as a standalone, but then occasionally points would be elided on the assumption that readers were already familiar with the world, so while I was generally able to jump in and follow on, there were a few points that hit oddly probably due to me missing something. Overall highly recommended, especially for fans of high heat and kink.