Thanks Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the audio ARC of this!

This was one of my most anticipated reads for January and it didn’t disappoint! The relationship was so hot and sweet, with the same trope of him being secretly sweet, but viewing himself as a monster, as was in the first one, which I loved. I love a fake marriage/marriage of convenience and Psyche is perfection - sweet, sexy, plus-sized, ready to fight for those she loves, and queer. I get that this pairing isn’t queer, and that we only go off her recounting of a previous unreciprocated crush, but I’m still happy to see it. Overall, I loved every minute of it and recommend it for any fans of Greek Mythology, erotic retellings, and anyone who loved the first one!

This is an erotic retelling of the Eros and Psyche myth. I don’t even know where to start with how much I loved this book! Let me just start off by saying, first and foremost, it is a love story. The sex (although ridiculously hot) is secondary to the romance between Eros & Psyche. It is also 2nd in the romance series based on Greek myths for author Katee Robert, the first novel focusing on the Hades & Persephone story.

*Thanks so much to NetGally & the publisher for the gift of this novel.*

3.5/5 ⭐️s

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC and ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Plus size heroine, marriage of convenience, let’s f*ck to get it out of our systems, and a hero who’s literally contracted to kill her…Katee Robert is the queen of writing smutty romance filled with amazing tropes!

As far as the retelling goes, I went into this knowing very little about the Psyche and Eros myth, so I’m not sure how accurate this was. I can definitely say that I want more of them though, so this succeeds in getting the reader invested in their story.

I did think the plot dragged a little. The entire story takes place over a few short days, so we were given A LOT of tiny details I could’ve forgone for the sake of a more drawn out story. More time of Psyche being pissed at Eros. More time of them slowly falling into their attraction. More time of them sleeping together and refusing to recognize the feelings between them. Even more time fighting Aphrodite.

The best part of the book was the couple though, specifically watching Eros melt for Psyche like a popsicle on a hot day. I loved that all it took was her being kind to him a few times for him to be smitten! And Psyche was such a strong character. I loved how badass she was and how well she played the game.

My biggest disappointment has nothing to do with this book, really. Callisto’s story is set up and ready to be told now, but we’re not getting her book next. I’m bummed we’re pausing on the Demitriou sisters in favor of Helen’s story.

✨Audiobook Thoughts: I first read Electric Idol as an ebook before being sent the ALC, and I have to say it was even more enjoyable with these narrators! Zara Hampton-Brown’s a favorite of mine, but this was the first time I’ve listened to Alex Moorcock narrate, and I am a FAN. 😍

Overall:
Plot: 3/5
Romance: 4/5
Spice: 3.5/5

I won’t lie, I was worried this wouldn’t live up to Neon Gods because I love that book so much, but wow. I devoured this quickly and enjoyed it thoroughly. I can’t find any reason not to give this book 5 stars. Psyche and Eros are so easy to root for. I want to be Psyche’s friend so bad, she’s just the coolest. And I loved how their relationship evolved and unfolded, I was never bored. I listened to this on audio and HIGHLY recommend it; the narrators were perfect for the story.
Thanks so much to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for sending me a copy!