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Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert (PREVIEW)

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I'm beyond excited to read this story, five chapters was not enough. I can't want to see how the story unfolds in further chapters. I've read all the other retellings and loved them. This one is no different. I can not wait for the book to be released.

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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!!!!

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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

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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!!!

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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!

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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!

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

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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!!!

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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.

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The moment I read that the author was Katee Robert, I HAD to read the preview of Wicked Beauty!! I previously read Neon Gods and Abel and got absolutely hook with the storytelling and writing. The complex world building into modern days is truly a masterpiece in this series, plus, I'm a huge Greek mythology and romance fan, so really this falls perfectly into my interests!!

Now into this Preview! I loved it!!! I never expected a Helen , Patroclus and Achilles relationship and absolutely cannot wait for this book to come out. The first chapters were a 5/5 for me, everything from the characters to the chemistry and storyline got me hooked.

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Wicked Beauty's preview had me wondering if I could expect more action and adventure in this installment of the series than the previous ones. It obviously had me intrigued by the romance, but I am also rooting for Helen in this competition. Hooked already!

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5 chapters is such a tease!! I need more ASAP! Wicked Beauty promises to be just another great addition to this series. How can it not with Helen? Achilles and Patroclus? And so many other mythology figures that are on the page. This story promises excitement and lots of steamy romance. With the title of Ares up for grabs everyone is invited to compete. Achilles has wanted the title since forever and with Patroclus on his side, he will surely win. As for Helen, she sees the title as freedom. But her plan to sign up halts when her brother announces that whoever wins will gain Helen as a wife, to her horror. But that won’t stop her. She’ll fight for her own hand. Can’t wait for this story!

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I am loving this series - the complex world built for modern Olympus is phenomenal. I devoured this teaser, what an act of self torture. Now I have to wait for the rest!

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**Thank you to NetGalley for this preview**

I'm beyond excited to read this story. I've become highly addicted to Katee Robert's retellings and the sneak peek I just read is no different.
I can't wait to get more of the story between Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles.
The tension between their relationships is something very interesting with many layers and I'm looking forward to seeing it unfold.
Bring on June 7th!

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Welcome to the Triwizard tournament… oh wait, my bad, wrong book. The Hunger Games? Closer, but that’s not it either. Welcome to the cutthroat competition to become the next member of The Thirteen in Olympus. The position of Ares is open and it’s drawn all the wannabe power players. To add to the draw and help unite a fractured Thirteen, Zeus has made his sister Helen the prize in addition to this position of power. Only problem is Helen has no intention of being made a pawn in Olympus and Zeus’s power games, plus she planned on competing for the position herself. It means going against her family’s wishes and competing against her old childhood friend Patroclus and his boyfriend Achilles.

I would do bad, bad things to get my hands on this book beyond the first five chapters. This is a complete tease, setting us up for a hell of a book. I’m dying to see more of Achilles and Patroclus, their competition and relationship with Helen, and how Callisto as the new Hera will factor into the dynamic.

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This series is SO good - especially since I'm a huge fan of Greek mythology! I really enjoyed Neon Gods and Electric Idol, and the first five chapters of Wicked Beauty really drew me in. The third instalment of this series follows Helen as she decides to compete in a tournament to decide the next Ares... and I can feel the love triangle brewing with Achilles and Patroclus. PLUS I can't wait to see more of Callisto - I really hope she's featured more in this book.

I cannot wait to read the rest of this book. June 07 needs to come faster!

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Courtesy of Sourcebooks Casablanca and Netgallery for allowing me to preview this book.

Maybe it is because I am not a big mythology fan, but I really loved this. I found myself stopping and searching the backgrounds of almost every character mentioned and I could not be more excited to read the full version of this in June.

Helen, Achilles, and Patroclus have my whole heart and the potential of their relationship draws me in so much. I loved how Robert crafted the family tree and I'm interested in seeing who the victor will be for the role of Ares.

Such a captivating read. Highly recommend!

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THIS WAS SO GOOD! OMG It's my first time reading this author's work. I really liked it.This is a sexy, romantic book. It's so good.

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I knew it was going to be good but now I CANNOT wait for the rest of this book to come out!! If the first three chapters are anything to go off of it’s going to be another home run for the Dark Olympus series!

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While I have enjoyed the series thus far, this first five chapters of Wicked Beauty alone makes it the stand out. The romance and the plot are already upped to an eleven.

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