I read the first 5 chapters of this book and I loved it. I already love Helen’s character and the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is wholesome. I can’t wait to see how Helen will integrate into their lives.

Quite literally OBSESSED with this world, so excited for the newest book!! The preview has my mouth watering to read the rest.

The first 5 chapters of this book is amazing. The story really pulls you in and I’m desperate to learn how this plays out in the novel. There are so so many moving parts and Katee’s writing is incredible. I cannot wait for June to finish this.

I’m heartbroken this sample isn’t longer. I’m so ready for this book!! Katee is an auto-buy author, and I already know this MMF is going to be too good.

I've been hearing so many good things about the Dark Olympus series online, and this did not disappoint. This was my first introduction to the series, but I'll definitely be buying this book and more. I can't wait to see more Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles, as well as the competition. This preview already got me hooked.

Absolutely obsessed with this. Can't wait to read more! Achilles, Patroclus, and Hellen make a show-stopping triad, one that could only come from the brilliant mind of Robert. The Dark Olympus series has completely sucked me in, and I will read anything and everything that comes from it!

Why was this all we got?! Just from this preview I can tell we are in for a wild ride. I cannot wait. This is already what I expected from Katee Robert. The story telling is great. I am already loving these characters and I cant wait to read more. I wish I didnt have to wait so long. I can tell this is going to be a spectacular steamy read. This just makes me so pumped for it.

This is such an exciting twist on the Achilles-Patroclus and Helen of Troy plot line! I love that she’s taking charge of her own journey instead of the standard damsel in distress of the original myth. I also and thoroughly tickled by the thruple prospects of this book. Can’t wait for the rest!

I love seeing a new twist on the Achilles-Patrocles plot and throwing in Helen to complicate the dynamics makes this all the more fun. I love that Helen isn’t helpless in this and she is choosing to take upon herself the competition for being Ares. Can’t wait for the rest!

Katee Robert. She has done it again!!!

I was introduced to her last summer when "Neon Gods" was flooding my Bookstagram account and people telling me it was spicy. And boy was it!

I have not read "Electric Idol" yet (shame on me) but have it on my shelf to dive into which I hope to very soon and after reading this preview, it may be my push.

I do think I need some sort of chart when it comes to these books as people are taking the place of other people so there will always be a Zeus, Hera, Ares, etc. The beginning was a little rough setting the stage and bring up all the gods/goddesses but after the first chapter it all fell into place.

I am a huge fan of "The Song of Achilles" and that has been my exposure to these characters and naturally I had them in mind.

In the preview we get the set up of the story: There is a gala to discuss the announcement of new Ares. There will three trials & the winner will becoming the next Ares and will also marry Helen. Helen does not want to be a prize and marry a stranger. She has her eyes set on becoming Ares herself. In addition to Helen POV we also have a POV from Achilles and Patroclus. They have an unconventional relationship and both are competing in the trial. Patroclus and Helen have a history as being childhood friends and is going to do what it takes to make sure Achilles win.

I did not want the book to end after Chapter 5 and June 2022 seems so far away!!!!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and Katee Robert for providing me the first five chapters of Wicked Beauty in exchange for an honest review.
The second I saw this I knew I had to read it- I was gifted Neon Gods for Christmas so was super duper excited to see another of Katee's books.
I absolutely love Greek Mythology so to have the books centred around that makes me so excited!
The first 5 chapters did. not disappoint and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the book when it releases

Thanks Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the first 5 chapters of this book as a preview prior to release in June.

I cannot wait to read the rest ... seriously. It is amazing already.

I am so so soooo excited for Wicked Beauty! This taste has me hooked and desperately waiting for the release (agony thy name is June).

A new Ares must be chosen to complete the Thirteen and Helen intends to take the role. Now with her brother and sister in the Thirteen, she intends to become their equal, only to become the prize for winning Ares. The title Achilles plans to win, with Patroclus helping him.

Helen decides to not give up and enters the competition, only to meet Patroclus, her childhood friend, outside. As Patroclus gets a glimpse into the real Helen, he feels something for her that's new. Something he knows Achilles won't like, especially when she makes it clear she would have him.

Now Patroclus' brilliant mind is working...

"We’d planned for the marriage to be in name only, but…what if it wasn’t?"

I already love all these characters, especially Patroclus! I know he's the overlooked ones who will be essential and cannot wait to see it all unfold!

I can't wait to see what Helen has up her sleeves, how Achilles will handle her, and how this challenges Patroclus' feelings and status quo. They're gonna fuck shit up in Olympus, more than Eris could probably hope!

Katee is already delivering a hot, intriguing tale in the first five chapters. I will be anxiously awaiting the full novel!!!

LOVE this series and so excited to get my hands on this!! This sneak peek has me anxious for more!!!

Gosh this little preview was such a TEASE! I did it to myself though lol. I can not wait for the book to come out so I can get my hands on it! I loved the other two so I am sure to fall in love with this one as well.

Having recently finished the first two books in this series, "Neon Gods" and "Electric Idol", I was thrilled to get my hands on a preview of "Wicked Beauty." I love Katee Robert's attention to detail when it comes to building the world of a modern Olympus and giving new life to such famed characters. I can't wait to read more about Helen's fight for her own future. As always, Robert brings the heat and I can only imagine how much hotter the rest of this book will be. Can't wait to read the full book!

This was absolutely delectable. I fell in love with Robert's Dark Olympus series and immediately wanted to get a brief glimpse into her other novels. After finishing this, I ran to the bookstore to pre-order the book for when it comes out.

This preview was excellent! I'm already so invested in the characters and am counting down until the book is released in a few months. Helen is proving to be a strong female character not willing to be a pawn in other people's games, and I cannot wait to see her story unfold. I've always been fascinated with Greek mythology and this is such a fun twist on classic characters. I can't wait to read more!

Loved the first 2 books in the Neon Gods series and the preview for this one doesn't disappoint. The author describing 3 characters as "white" bothered me in the first couple chapters because they were so close together and I think a better description can be given for what a character looks like. Overall, can't wait to read the rest!

I love the Dark Olympus series. Neon Gods and Electric Idol were amazing. I was thrilled when NetGalley posted a 5 chapter preview of Wicked Beauty! I immediately devoured it.

Wicked Beauty centers around the competition for the new Ares. Ares is not an inherited position. In fact, candidates (from anywhere) compete in three public competitions. Helen Kasios (sister to the current Zeus and Aphrodite) wants to compete to become Ares. However, her brother surprises her by announcing that in addition to becoming Ares, the winner of the public competition will also get her as their wife. Helen is not thrilled with becoming a prize and decides to compete anyway.

The story is told in multiple points of view. In addition to Helen's perspective, we also get to see Achilles and Patroclus's points of view. Both men are together (this story is MMF!) and also competing to be Ares. Achilles was not born in the inner circle and wants to fight to become a part of it. Patroclus is only joining the competition to help Achilles.

This preview for Wicked Beauty sets up the story beautifully. I am already captivated by the characters. I am interested in learning more about Helen and who she really is beyond her public perception. This little glimpse of our characters interacting was jam packed with sexual energy and tension. I can't wait to see how they come together.

I am so grateful for this little tease, but I can't wait for the rest! June needs to hurry up!