I read the first two books of this series as fast as I could. The world building is exciting and the stories are intense, and very sexy. When I had the opportunity to read the first five chapters of the upcoming title, I jumped. I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting for Perseus/Zeus and Callisto/Hera's story, but this is not it. I was not at all disappointed to see that it was Helen, Hercules, and Patroclus's story reimagined here, and I cannot wait to read it through the end. I will be buying this for my library, and again for myself.

Katee Robert is one of my favourite authors right now. Wicked Beauty is the next installment in the Olympus series and it sounds as though it's going to be just as fun as the others. I can't wait to see how the tournament plays out!

“She’s like some old-word queen who could inspire entire countries to go to war on her behalf.” -Patroclus

This latest installment of the Dark Olympus series is so fun! Although we only got a mere glimpse with this sneak peek, I love the world building with a twist through Robert’s lens with each addition to the series. Watching the storyline unfurl through characters on the periphery of ones we already love, the inclusion of Helen, Patroclus, Achilles, hector, Paris, Ajax, Athena, etc. makes for a great read.

Having recently read Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles, the mythological tale is relatively fresh with familiarity and therefore I was able to really love Robert's take on the love story between Achilles and Patroclus. It was a trip to explore Robert’s vision as it unfolds and weaves into her already established realm with the added elements of a competition for the Ares title and a fluid love triangle between Achilles, Helen and Patroclus. Never underestimate someone with a public party girl reputation!

I will be looking forward to reading the rest of the book upon its release and have my fingers crossed for a full ARC!

Thank you Net Galley, Katee and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ability to peek a preview of this highly anticipated book!

This is classic Katee Robert - if you’ve read the other books in her dark Olympus series then you know what to expect. I’m super excited to read the rest of this book - only a couple chapters were not enough!!!!!

I devoured this sampler of Wicked Beauty!! The Dark Olympus series by Katee Robert is one of my favorite mythology retellings, with romantic and heart pounding twists. I absolutely can’t wait to see how the adventure continues for Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles. As the contestants compete to claim the title of Ares, only one thing is certain- there’s no telling who will end up the victor. Wicked Beauty releases June 7, 2022. Thank you so much to Katee Robert, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Netgalley for a free chapter sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

I'm so happy I was given the opportunity to read the first 5 chapters of Wicked Beauty! In such a short span of time, we were able to meet the main characters and get a feel for what future interactions between them might be like. I have no doubts that this book will be another great addition to the Dark Olympus family, and I look forward to reading it in its entirety come June!

I was so excited to read this preview for Wicked Beauty. It is a five-chapter preview and it is a great introduction. It's a modern retelling of Helen of Troy and I was happy to get to meet and get a good background for the characters. I can already tell that it is going to be SPICY with that whole scene between Patroclus and Achilles. I can already feel the tension and intrigue of the story so I am so excited to read the rest of this book.

"Not in the arena. And not with my man." -From Wicked Beauty

5 chapters in: 4 stars

The start of this book is a full on intro to a whole cast of characters. There was a little drama, a little intrigue, a little spice; everything a reader might want. I felt like most of the action will start after the intro I received, so I'm eager to read more and see where this story featuring Helen, Achilles, and Patroclus goes.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a 5 chapter preview.

I was excited to see this preview Of Wicked Beauty was available to read now. I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about the other books in this series and now I understand why. I quickly read the first 5 chapters. Helen, Achilles and Patroclus are going to be a joy to read - both the completion and the relationship. Now I am hooked, ordered Neon God and Electric Idol, and started counting down the days until the complete book is out.

I'm very lucky to have been able to read the first 5 chapters of this book and this is going to be an outstanding book!! I absolutely love Patroclus and Achilles and I love M/M/F romances and mixing the two with Helen Kasios, this is going to be the hottest book of the year! I can't wait to read the finished book.

This preview of Wicked Beauty has me needing the complete book *now*!!! I was already excited for it, but now it's all I can think about. I have no idea how I'm going to wait until June to read the rest. If full ARCs become available I will definitely be applying for one!

I loved the first two books in this series, and even though this is a sneak peak I was hooked.

I am interested in exploring more of the past relationship between Patroclus and Helen, along with how Achilles will be in the mix. The scene between Patroclus and Achilles just had steam jumping off the page and I am so excited to dive back into this amazing world.

this book is different from the two first and I don't know what to expect from helen but damn I'm here for it!!!
from what I've read, the trio helen achilles patroclus is going to be freaking interesting because all three have different relationships between them.
the whole thing is going to be so messy and dramatic, you guys it's going to be a hell of a ride.
Im so freaking excited to read this book!!!!

I have missed this world so much!

I love the themes and adaptations Katee made to make this world uniquely hers.

I smiled seeing Eros again made my heart miss him (think I'll re read Electric Idol). Married Eros is just 🥵🥵

Seeing Callisto has me dying to hear of well get a Hera and Zeus.

Helen is tired of living in the shadow of her lineage. She is craving the freedom the title of Ares can give her. But she's gotta fight a tough battle the first being a Kaisos. And she's ready to do it until her brother the current Zeus makes her the damn prize along with the title.

Achilles finding out Helen comes attached to the title of Ares complicates his and Patroclus' plan. Patroclus was sure the title would come with a bride but it being Persius -Now Zeus'- little sister doesn't deter them from the Goal.



I'm so ready for the rest of the book because the location this book cuts off is torture.

Would I read UT again knowing it's just a sample?

Heck yes

Just finished the preview and JUNE CANNOT COME SOON ENOUGH!! I love Kate’s writing and this MMF but they are competing (no spoilers) against one another is super intriguing. A definite one click for me!!!

This preview was freaking amazing but also how can we just end there!?! I can’t wait to see this entire story! This is one of my favorite erotic romance authors and I love her steamy story lines!

While only the first five chapters - I will say it seems VERY exciting. I expected the book to be mainly from Helen's perspective but throwing in Patroclus I think will be so good! I was hooked by the first chapter and I'm dying to read more. I think the concept of people fighting for a role on Mount Olympus is great and one I think Robert will execute nicely. Will definitely be picking up a copy of this one once it hits the shelves!

All the stars for the bit I was able to read, I was hooked. Please give me more, the preview is not enough!

What an incredibly cruel thing to do to us to cut us off when you did! I have been quite obsessed with the story of Achilles, Patroclus, and Helen and can not wait to see how the master herself spins this tale. This book releases on my birthday so I will be counting down the days until I can get my hands on this steamy spin!!!

First off, let me just say, I’m anticipating this title in the Dark Olympus series even more than I was anticipating “Electric Idol”, if only because I’m so excited to see a mainstream major publisher like Sourcebooks traditionally publish a MMF erotica romance title and put it on the shelves of stores like Barnes & Noble. It’s not very often that opportunities to shake up the bookshelves come, and Katee Roberts is getting the opportunity to do just that, and it makes me so happy!

Speaking of shaking things up…

I just finished up this preview of the first five chapters of “Wicked Beauty”, and I’m already Miss Greedy-Grabby-Hands for the rest. We get to see a whole lot of characters, plot, and action just in these first five chapters, and it hooked me immediately. There was a brief appearance by Eros, being an adorable husband, the new Aphrodite enjoying her position, the new Hera scheming from the shadows, a whole ballroom full of men who want to compete to be the new Ares, and beautiful Helen, who finds herself in a situation she never expected to be placed in but absolutely in the position to possibly change her own fate.

I promise you’re not going to be disappointed. Not if you’re a Katee Roberts fan, not if you’re a fan of Achilles and Patroclus, and not if you’re a fan of the Dark Olympus series. It’s going to be one heck of a ride.