This did not live up to the hype for me, but I think it's because it had a lot of elements that just don't appeal to me personally (having an influencer as an MC, lots of social politics). I know the first book, which I haven't read, was very loved, and I will still recommend this to patrons who enjoy romance with a darker edge to it, it just wasn't for me.

~Electric Idol Review~
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3/5
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My sister read Neon God and wanted me to read it so I requested the sequel on Netgalley as soon as I could. I love greek mythology and im excited for eros and psyche because you don’t really see a lot of books with them!
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Pros:
+we love a plus size main character
+A+ banter and playful sass
+love the “i have to kill you” trope
+also love the “we have to fake date/marry trope”
+characters have a lot of chemistry and tension which is fun. it’s pretty steamy ngl
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Cons:
-i absolutely hate the idea of someone calling me “wife” as if that’s cute. like no.
-not much really happens plot wise tbh
-a tad cliche
-the constant “i’m not good enough for you” like okay pick me boy energy stop that
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i liked this one more than neon gods but it definitely wasn’t my favorite book. always fun seeing a plus size main character but i felt like this book was kind of repetitive at times

Electric Idol by Katee Robert
4/5

✨ What are your thoughts on retellings? ✨

Thank you to @netgalley for gifting me this copy in exchange for my honest take on it.

So this is the second book in the Dark Olympus series and i can now say I’m officially hooked.
Lots of blurred lines and shifting loyalties in its modern retelling of Psyche and Eros.

What I liked most was that it didn’t have any of the elements of the ‘miscommunication’ trope.

If you’re anything like me and think miscommunication in romance novels reads like the savoury layers in Rachel’s Thanksgiving trifle (IYKYK), then you will likely enjoy this book.
Now, what this book DID have (which I was here for) was the ‘I hate everyone but you’ trope with Eros.

The characters and connections in this book are all complex and realistic in my opinion and it would definitely reach all audiences, whether or not you're a fan of Greek mythology.

Some events in the book did feel like they were on an accelerated timeline.
While I wouldn’t call it ‘insta-love’, it was hard to keep up with parts when the whole plot unfolds over such a short period.
In saying that, I enjoyed the story & everything else about it that I didn’t particularly care 🤷‍♀️

Electric Idol comes out January 2022 ✨

This book has the Olympic lore and spicy romance that Katee Robert is known for. I think fans of hers will be happy with this book and its continued exploration of this universe. You don't have to be up on your Greek mythology to enjoy this book, but it is fun to see how Robert uses tidbits of lore in her storytelling. My one complaint with this book is that it felt a bit rushed and too short. This book is very fast-paced with few lulls, which makes the story exciting, but also means we lose out on a bit of character development. I still really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

A fun spicy novel. The story is quite surface level and I didn't feel any really strong connection to the characters. But it was entertaining for this style of book and fit the mood I was in. I will continue with the series but these are spicy and simple.

Disclaimer: I work for a bookstore, all thoughts and opinions are my own and not affiliated with the store or company.
Thank you to Netgally and Source books for providing me with an EARC of this book.

Eros- A flirtatious softie with a rough exterior? Yes. This book was fun and flirty and everything in between. Although the plot of this book was not a fun experience for the main characters, it was a surprisingly wholesome love story. Two main characters that live very different lives but circumstances force them to marry each other might just be my new favorite trope. I absolutely loved book 1 and this was no exception. This one was less spicy than the first and the spice was tamer; however this seemed to fit the characters personality. Without discussing exact quotes: one of the things I will always appreciate is how fluid the sexualities of Katee’s characters are. With each book the world building continues to gain more context and I love the small gradual details that we get as each new main character explores it.
While this one did not hold my heart in a grasp as much as book 1 did, this one still had me smiling and waiting for the next moment that I could pick it up. If you are looking for a romance inspired by a modern version of Greek Gods I wholeheartedly recommend this one. It left me even more excited for book #3.

I absolutely loved this book! I was so engrossed by the characters right off the bat. Katee Robert's writing is out of this world, if you've been in a reading slump this is a great place to start, it absolutely blew me away!

Electric Idol. I was certain that I could not possibly love the rest of the books in the Dark Olypus series as much as I loved Neon Gods and I am happy to report that I was so, so wrong. I don’t know how Katee Robert does it every time but my goodness. The first book in this series focused on Persephone and Hades, and book two is all about Psyche and Eros. I love Greek mythology, I love a good retelling, I love romance, and I love spicy books and this series checks every one of those boxes and then some.

Eros has spent his life doing his mother’s dirty work and is certain he’s not even capable of feeling love. Psyche is sweet and loving despite her time as a daughter of one of the thirteen growing up in Olympus. During a chance encounter, she shows Eros kindness where no one else would have and he has no idea what to do with himself. After his mother decides she wants Psyche’s heart brought to her on a platter, Eros refuses and convinces her to marry him instead in order to keep her safe. He’s convinced he could never possibly deserve her and once he realizes his feelings, he’s so fiercely protective and shows her how he cares in a million tiny gestures.

Eros and Psyche had almost instant physical chemistry that they act on pretty early into the book after their marriage of convenience creates forced proximity between them. The first time they hook up Eros goes down on Psyche for 45 MINUTES…and he has to set a timer so they won’t miss an appointment because he doesn’t want to stop. He absolutely worships her and we love to see it. The remainder of their story is a delightful slow burn of intimacy that builds and builds while they realize and confront their feelings for each other. The scene in front of the mirrors is one of the hottest and swooniest scenes i’ve ever read and will now live rent free in my mind for eternity.

This book gives us more insight into Robert’s super modern version of Olympus and we get to spend lots of time with the Dimitriou sisters and Hades makes a few delightfully grumpy appearances too. I cannot wait to read the third book in this series and have no doubt that I’ll be re reading the first two many times. Electric Idol is out in January so you’ve got time to read Neon Gods if you haven’t yet. My thanks to Sourcebooks for this arc!!

Katee Robert is quickly becoming an auto-buy author for me, so when I got approved for an ARC of Electric Idol, I actually freaked out. Like shrieking and flailing my arms, freaking out.

Electric Idol is a companion novel following one of Persephone's sisters after the events of Neon Gods. A forbidden romance ensues between Psyche and Eros as they come up with a plan to keep Aphrodite, Eros's mother, from killing Psyche for a rumor that has spread around Olympus.

I thought Neon Gods was an absolute delight to read, but I think I may have loved Electric Idol even more. Katee Robert never fails to deliver on amazing characters and intense chemistry between her love interests. I flew through this book, starting and finishing it in less than 24 hours. The stakes were high, the passion was sizzling, and Psyche and Ero's story was just wonderful. Electric Idol tugged at my heartstrings, and I cannot wait to read the next installment in this series!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC of Electric Idol by Katee Robert!

All in all, this had everything you could want/expect from a Katee Robert novel—sexy, action-packed, and full of drama. I was excited to read a Eros/Psyche retelling, and am always a sucker for a marriage of convenience. I did love the tension and steamy atmosphere of Eros and Psyche’s relationship, but I wasn’t really as captured by the plot and got a bit bored towards the midway point unfortunately. However, I definitely still think it was a fun read and I love this series of Greek retellings.

I really enjoyed this book, I haven't actually read the first book in the series but I adore mythology and retellings. I read this in only a night or two as I was transfixed by the plot. This adult romance was set in an interesting futuristic city where the gods had tons of complicated politics among themselves. I really liked Eros and felt that his character was well developed as well as pretty accurate to myths I have read. I probably wouldn't have picked this book out at a bookstore so I was glad to have the opportunity to read it on netgalley and I think that I will be picking up the first book in the series soon due to the illusions to the story between Hades and Persephone! I would totally recommend this to romance lovers!

Until next time...

I'm going to start this by saying Katee Roberts is one of my favourite authors, and this book has cemented it!

If you was a fan of Neon Gods, you are going to LOVE Electric Idol! Its plot driven and so steamy you may need to keep a glass of water nearby...

The story follows Psyche and Eros, who mutually know each other due to their families. Due to certain events endangering Psyches life, Eros offers his hand in marriage. From here, it is quick paced and the story flows well. There is a LOT of spicy scenes (I mean its Katee Roberts so I would be upset if there wasn't).

When I say Eros is literally a feral cat that followed home someone who fed him for the first time in a week, I wouldn't be lying. I will now accept nothing less than this man being in love with me.

I also LOVE Psyche! Being a curvy girl myself, I love seeing this portrayed in books and having a relatable character.

This book is so well written, and it literally grips you from the first page. There is so much depth considering its a short book, and I can't WAIT to see what happens with the rest of this series!

I loved this one! Dare I say better than NEON GODS? So spicy. The chemistry between the two characters is so intense. A bit slow to start but so good overall.

Electric Idol reimagines the tale of Psyche and Eros and adds a modern new spin on their timeless love story with action, drama, and of course, all the romance.

Overall, I loved the number of endearing relationships in this story, how Psyche and her sisters (including a couple of perfectly adorable Hades cameos) were there for each other and how they interact just like sisters, honest, protective, and loyal. The romance happened quickly, which I liked (the sparks were FLYING), but I did wish for more time for the couple to fall for each other without it feeling rushed, especially because the building tension between them was *chef’s kiss*.

Similar to how I felt reading Neon Gods, I am just so intrigued by the world of feuding gods and families and how they all interact within their Greek myths and in the modern world. As the author expands her version of Olympus, I can’t wait to see all these stories coincide and the characters interact together.

I also loved the addition of Helen and her sisterly affection for Eros, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of her story in the next book!

3.5/5

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Since I discovered Katee Robert for myself, I’ve fallen in love with her books. Volume one of the Dark Olympus series (Neon Gods) blew my mind and that’s why I was extremely excited for the next part of the series. I really like the cover and it goes very well with the plot. As soon as I read the blurb, I knew I had to read the book. My expectations were very high and after reading this book I can say that all my expectantions have been fully met.

I love the setting of this series, the plot was exciting from the first time i opend it and the characters were always on my mind. The tension kept building until the a big bang in the end. There were a few similarities to the first book, but volume two can stand completely on its own. The book also has a good dose of drama, but that never was too exaggerated. The erotic scenes are damn hot and well and authentically written. They blend in wonderfully with the plot and never dominate it. Katees writing is so beautiful, emotional and its easy to read. I just flew through the pages and couldn’t put the book down. It was an amazing read.

This time it’s about Eros and Psyche. She is the sister of Persephone and she has a very different personality. Psyche knows how to play the game, but she doesn’t get lost in it and she remains true to herself. Eros and Psyche are both broken characters. The scars of both their pasts still linger today. Nevertheless, they have both grown and they go through a great development in the course of the story. Eros in particular is learning that he is worth so much more. He’s so much more than just his mother’s hit man. Psyche and her love for him helping a lot. In addition to the two main characters, Hades, Persephone and the new Zeus also reappear. I love the whole dynamic of the thirteen and their balance of power.

„Electric Idol“ was an absolutely brilliant sequel and I can’t wait for the third part to come out. The setting and the characters just offer so much potential for more great stories. If you like Greek mythology, lots of well written smut and fascinating new stories, you should defiantly read this book.

I will literally read Katee Roberts grocery list. I love this Greek mythology series and can't wait for more.
While Neon Gods is my absolute favourite retelling, Electric idol was a great second book.

holy spice. I cannot wait for Callisto's book!!

Psyche and Eros are a dream, and I look forward to seeing what chaos Eris may invoke with her rise as Aphrodite.

What I liked:
- Body representation and a man who loves curves
- The sex scenes are always so well detailed

What I didn't like:
- Robert's writing for me is not the best. I find it often very simple and repetitive. I think this one particularly is very repetitive
- The plot is almost non existent. I wish we knew more about Olympus - but like in the first book, we don't really understand what their objectives are.

I wish I would have liked this one like the first one but unfortunately this one fell flat for me.

Set in the glittering, glamorous world of Olympus, Electric Idol is the story of Psyche Dimitrou, sister to Persephone (the main character in the first book of the Dark Olympus series titled Neon Gods). Psyche's mother Demeter wants her to marry Zeus and become Hera, but Psyche wants nothing to do with such a plan. After an unlikely run-in with the wickedly dangerous and equally handsome Eros, son of Aphrodite, Psyche and Eros are cast in the limelight as possible lovers having an illicit affair. In reality, Psyche was offering Eros assistance after he was hurt doing one of the many dirty, illegal jobs at the behest of his ruthless mother, Aphrodite. Aphrodite's one goal is to find the next Hera for Zeus, and she'll strike down anyone in the path to her accomplishing this goal. She demands that Eros bring her Psyche's heart. Faced with the directive to kill Psyche, Eros can't help but remember the kindness she showed him, and he is equally distracted by her beauty and intelligence. Eros offers her one other option, rather than being killed, she can marry him, so that Eros alone can protect her from his destructive mother. Marriage of convenience, anyone? There's no denying the sizzling attraction between Eros and Psyche, and when they allow themselves to give in to it, neither one will ever be the same. This is a well-written, gorgeously depicted romance that will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next installment in the series.

Unfortunately, this one wasn't a hit for me. It became very apparent, very quickly that as a reader I was missing a whole lot of backstory. So I wouldn't recommend just picking this one up if you haven't read the first story.

That said, I just didn't like the characters. They didn't have many redeeming qualities. The storyline was hard for me to follow so not enjoying the characters, I sadly didn't pay that much attention and suddenly I was lost. I may try to go back to the first book and try that one because it has stellar reviews.