Katee Robert

He was the most beautiful man alive. And if I wasn't careful, he was going to be my death. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Psyche and Eros that's as sinful as it is sweet.* In the ultra-modern city of Olympus, there's always a price to pay. Psyche knew she'd have to face Aphrodite's ire eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake...or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow. Eros has no problem shedding blood. But when it comes time to take out his latest target, he can't do it. Confused by his reaction to Psyche, he does the only thing he can think of to keep her safe: he marries her. Psyche vows to make Eros's life a living hell until they find a way out of this mess. But as lines blur and loyalties shift, she realizes he might take her heart after all...and she's not sure she can survive the loss.

Dark Olympus #2

Electric Idol

Holly 

“Eros, i love you.” The words spill so easily from my tongue. I dig my hands into his golden curls. “I love you.”

He looks almost agonized. “I meant what I said earlier. I don't deserve it." 

“Love doesn't much care whether you deserve it or not. It's not exactly a conditional thing-or at least it shouldn't be."

I grip his shirt and pull him the rest of the way to me, sealing our lips together. There's no easing into it, no light brushing of his mouth to mine. The kiss is a battleground. He seeks to conquer, and I refuse to bend. Give and take and take and take. The sounds of the room fade beneath the buzzing in my body. The room itself seems to disappear. There's only Eros and the taste of wine on his tongue and the feel of his body pressed against mine. Not enough. Not nearly enough.

“I don't get it. There's nothing to see. Everything's dead." 

“Eros." She smacks my arm lightly with her free hand. "That's very glass half-full of you. The garden isnt dead. It's sleeping." 

I eye what appear to be bare sticks situated on the left side of the cobblestone path. "Looks dead to me." For someone who deals death on occasion, one would think you'd be better able to identify it." She says it so casually, as if she doesn't recognize the barbs attached to each word. 

I'm a killer, and she needs to remember it. "Psyche." 

"It's a reminder:." She's not looking at me. She's studying the sticks as if they hold the secrets of the universe. *Nothing lasts forever. Not the hibernation over the winter, but not the beautiful blooms of summer, either There are seasons to everything.”

it's the silence that comforts me. It’s not strained. I have the strange feeling that Eros would be perfectly content occupying the same room for hours without talking if he had nothing to say. He might pretend to be the pretty playboy, but he doesn't run his mouth for the sole purpose of hearing himself talk. 

I've always liked silence. I think it comes from living with three sisters and a mother who are all talkers. They talk when they are happy, sad, angry, or even bored. No one in my family would be Content to eat a meal without filling the room with some kind of running commentary. There's a comfort in that, but when my stress level reaches a certain point, it becomes just one more thing t weighs on me. I like that Eros doesn't have the same urge. lt makes this space feel almost safe.

I never expected to get married. It’s not that I have an issue with monogamy, though I've only flirted with it in the past. Something as relatively permanent as marriage is more than just a relationship. It's more than sex, more than moving someone into your space and figuring out how to share it. It's a partnership. An alliance.

The first and most vital rule of the internet is to never read the comments. That is exponentially more important for anyone who doesn't fit the traditional views on beauty or is marginalized in any way, but the truth is that even the thinnest, most gorgeous models get people being terrible in their comments. Trolls will be trolls.

Getting anything close to naked with a new person is awkward and makes me feel so fucking vulnerable in a way I hate. And that's with someone I trust enough to get physical with. I brace myself as I look at his face, not sure what to expect. I’ve seen the people Eros surrounds himself with. They are all the peak of what Olympus considers physical perfection. Thin bodies. Flawless skin. Beautiful in a very specific way. 

I am hardly that. It's something that I'm reminded of constantly, especially with the public life I've chosen. There's no escaping the way societal expectations scrape against my reality. I love my body. I've fought so incredibly hard to love my body, even if some days that feels like an ambition instead of truth. I'm still painfully aware that not everyone feels the same. 

After a short debate with myself, I take off my sweater, leaving me in a tank top and panties. As I refuse to sleep in a bra, I wrestle my way out of it without removing my shirt.

 There's nothing else to stall with, so I finally look at Eros. 

He's staring at me as if he wants to consume me bite by bite, savoring each morsel. Every muscle in his body is locked, and there's no mistaking the hard length pressing against the front of his lounge pants. Lust. It's pure lust, and it's so strong it feels like it's filling up the room between us.

I sit back and rub my hand over my chest. Now is not the time for doubts or guilt or any of that bullshit. I've done worse to nicer people, all because they got in my mother's way or she decided they were threatening her position. The public might think murder is the greater evil, but they haven't seen a young up-and-coming person have everything stripped away. Their beauty, their status, the respect of their peers. It's so fucking easy to dismantle someone's life if you have the right information, the right resources.

It never used to be like this. I only went after people who deserved it, people who actively threatened my mother. I was a hunter of monsters, of people who intended to harm the only family I have in this world. Until one day I looked up and realized I'm the biggest monster of all. I'd sacrificed too much, had erased too many lines for morality to be anything more than a theory.

I pause in the middle of sorting through the dresses in the rack in front of me. None of them are right. They're all pretty in a pale sort of way, but this designer has a nasty habit of merely adding inches to their plus sizes instead of actually taking into account how different my curves are from a size two. I had heard they'd gotten better with the new spring line, but obviously I was misinformed.

Personal experience taught me early that it's better to blend in than to stand up in front of a crowd and make a target of yourself.

Christina 

“I’ve done little to earn this woman's trust. Yes, I didn't kill her, but that's the literal bare minimum a person should do-“

Rowynn

This is like the oral sex version of brunch, like he plans to linger and enjoy himself, and I don't know how to feel about that.

I want her chained to me, and I'll rip out the throat of anyone who thinks they can take her away.

Kacey Plunkett

I can hear the evil smile in her voice. “Not a problem, deat. Mother knows best, after all."

But as she stretches next to me and makes a little contented noise. I already know I'm not going to send her away. I'm too fucking selfish.

"You were right, I was wrong. We need to rip the bandage off, and we need to do it now. So let's trade orgasms and be done with this so we can convince people we're a real couple.” - Psyche

“Look at you," he murmurs. "You're so fucking perfect.”

If any other partner said those words-and they have- I would chalk it up to being caught in the heat of the moment. I know I'm attractive, but my beauty doesn't inspire the reverence these kinds of compliments inherently carry. 

Eros sounds like he means it. He looks like he means it. 

Alex Landau

Emma Kamer

Brooke Barnett

He was the most beautiful man in Olympus. And if I wasn't careful, he was going to be my death. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Psyche and Eros that's as sinful as it is sweet.* In the ultra-modern city of Olympus, there's always a price to pay. Psyche Dimitriou knew she'd have to face Aphrodite's jealous rage eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake...or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow. Eros has no problem shedding blood. Raised to be his mother's knife in the dark, he's been conditioned to accept that he's more monster than man. But when it comes time to take out his latest target...he can't do it. Confused by his reaction to Psyche's unexpected kindness, he does the only thing he can think of to keep her safe: he binds her to him, body and soul. Psyche didn't expect to find herself married to the glittering city's most dangerous killer, but something about Eros wakens a fire inside her she's never felt before. As lines blur and loyalties shift, Psyche realizes Eros might take her heart after all...and she's not sure she can survive the loss. "Deliciously inventive...Red-hot."—Publishers Weekly STARRED for Neon Gods "I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS."—Mimi Koehler for The Nerd Dailey for Neon Gods

Rina

Honestly did not expect it to be better than neon gods. Loved it! 

Kristin Luca

I loved this one more that Neon Gods. It was sooo good, I'm currently obsessed with these books so I'm gonna listen to them all. 5/5 cuz I can't give 8/5.  

Tsu 💙

I absolutely loved Neon Gods so when I started ready this I expected the same. I was a little disappointed that it didn't have as many juicy scenes as Neon Gods but I can't expect every book to be super spicy all the time. This book was a nice spicy enemies to lovers romance with a good plot to it and overall was very enjoyable. 

Caitlin Kosmalski

Selin Igten

Wow this story was truly awful and boring LOL! But I can’t lie I want to read the third book because I’m assuming the lead will be Perseus… Also wow isn’t it weird that I like a random character that was mentioned 4 times more than the male lead in this book… crazy… 
This book was just bad and I was really forcing myself to finish especially after the scene with the mirrors… iyky.. 

1/5

aleksandra

dnf 45%
 
Yep, I am definitely parting ways with this author.

Sandrin

This is a light fun read, but it has basically the same plot as the first book, which is not necessarily a bad thing, I mean, if it works it works(not for me tho).

Easy, sexy read.  Liked it better than 1st in series.

Jenny Engel

Mackenzie Turner

I enjoyed this book, the spicy scenes were nice. It did take me a little longer to read this one, partially because of work and partially because I just wasn’t into it as much as the first book in the series. Don’t get me wrong though the book is really good.

Neon Gods had me in a chokehold, but this just lightly grazed me. Very little spice, and a forced marriage trope didnt do much for me. 

Kate B-L

Julie Burszan 

Not even close to a retelling of Psyche and Eros

Sara Uribe

This is the second book in the Dark Olympus series. Each of these books are standalones, however I would highly recommend reading them in order so you don't lose your way. I know I would if I read them out of order. This book as well as our main characters, Psyche and Eros, are my most favorite in the Dark Olympus world to date! I’m truly loving this series so much. I loved the dynamic between Psyche and Eros. I loved how strong they both are and how much they complement one another. I especially loved how empowering Psyche was. The one and only thing I don't like about this series, and made me take away a star from my rating, is that the same narrators seem to be doing this entire series. Though Zara Hampton-Brown and Alex Moorcock do an excellent job, it was really hard at times to remind myself that I was reading Eros & Psyche’s story, not Hades & Persephone. Their voices in both books don't change with the characters which was somewhat disappointing and confusing. Overall, I really loved this book and this series is wonderful, here's to diving into book three right now!

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨(4.5)

Cindy McKee

Psyche & Eros

Book two is the story of Psyche & Eros. While their initial reason for getting together seems entirely about self preservation, they do have remarkable chemistry. Over all it’s a good continuation to the series.

Loved it! More of a story than Neon Gods, different type of ~spice~ (and maybe slightly less? But that’s REALLY not saying much). Very VERY much appreciated the way this book approached the reality of being a plus-sized woman. 

Alyssa deRaad

I wanted to like this Dark Olympus book more but the sorta-enemies to married-in-a-day plot didn’t land for me. Also, I appreciated the fat love but at a certain point I felt like… who is she trying to convince this is hot? And what is her deal with writing heroines who don’t eat and men who feed them?!

Amelia Hruby

I won’t lie, i loved this book. and the epilogue was so cute omg 

Kimmy Hobden

Gillian Rose

4.5 stars

Oh, this was much more my jam than Neon Gods. I was obsessed with Eros and Psyche's dynamic instantly and it had more romance than smut. But the smut was REALLY good. I just was more invested in their relationship and the plot worked a lot better for me too.

Sherry Clark 

Very good, but a bit too dramatic at times. Love the characters tho. 

Tiril Bakken-Langslet

lisa roeling 

this book was soo addictive, i couldn't stop reading
i liked this a lot better then neon gods!!!
i love psyche💘

Lover of Romance 

Review coming soon closer to publishing date. 

I absolutely had such fun with this one here. Eros and Psyche were ADORBS!!! I can't wait for Callista and Zeus in the next one (I think?)

Enemy to lovers, they have their pov. They are complete opposite but think a like.  Absolute love Eros. 

Jordan Allison 

  What I enjoy the most in Electric Idol is the relationship between the Dimitriou women.

  When Eros and Psyche go to her family home for the first time he see what a normal home looks like and how he never had that.

  I want to see more of Psyche and Helen friendship.

  Of course my favorite character Hermes did not disappoint.

The plot was basic, the characters are what makes this book great.

Katherine Hampton

Electric Idol follows Psyche and Eros.

  What I enjoy the most in Electric Idol is the relationship between the Dimitriou women.

  When Eros and Psyche go to her family home for the first time he see what a normal home looks like and how he never had that. You can not help but feel for Eros.

  I want to see more of Psyche and Helen friendship. I didn’t get enough of these two.

  Of course my favorite character Hermes did not disappoint.

  Reading this book went by too fast. The plot was basic, the characters are what makes this book great.

Pretty solid fantasy romance read! Decent plot. I enjoyed how fast-paced it was. 3/5 in terms of spice level, but well written overall. And the characters both allude to being bi/pan??! Love that! 

Electric Idol Dark Olympus #2

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