I did not read Neon Gods because Persephone + Hades makes me uncomfy. But THIS?? Helen + Patroclus + Achilles?! Dear god. I finished reading this sample and immediately preordered. Absolutely cannot wait for the full book.

This is such a good preview! I was enthralled with it already! Can’t wait to read the whole thing! Is it June already?!

I’m so looking forward to this book! Although I was expecting another book about the sisters (maybe Callisto?), I’m all for this premise! Not that Persephone and Psyche weren’t strong women, but having Helen fight to prevent a marriage she doesn’t want adds a whole new element! Plus, we get BOTH Achilles and Patroclus? Also shoutout to Katee Robert for the quick turnaround on books - always appreciated.

After the first two books in the Dark Olympus series I was so excited to see Katee mix up the relationship dynamics in the third installment. The premise is so smart and interesting. Just through the brief introduction, I can already tell the chemistry between our leading trio is palpable. I was also LIVING for the Callisto scene, I hope we are able to see her challenging the convention of the 13 more throughout the series.

I was given the opportunity to read the first five chapters of Wicked Beauty and I am hooked. If you have read the first two novels in this series, Neon Gods and Electric Idol, you will recognize several of the characters mentioned. However, reading her other novels isn't necessary to undersyand and appreciate this one. I loved the drama and tension that builds within the first few chapters and the solid character building that is a signature of Katee Roberts. I truly can not wait to read the full novel in June 2022!

I immediately requested this when I saw that there was a preview for one of Katee Robert’s books since I haven’t been granted any of her previous books as ARCs, so I though this was a great opportunity. This preview offers us the first five chapters of Wicked Beauty, another greek-mythology inspired story, this one centered around Helen, Achilles, and Patroclus. The glimpse into this story was very interesting and caught my attention as to what to expect for the rest of the book.

This story gives us a fresh take on greek mythology stories, this one being based on helen, achilles, and patroclus. for the first five chapters, we get to see the conflict between bringing helen into achilles and patroclus’ relationship, but they both want her. i can’t wait for the final version to come out !!

Though this was just a sampler of Katee's story, I am already hooked and am craving more! The Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles dynamic is amazing already, June needs to hurry up and get here!

UM YES! I need the rest of this immediately! The Helen, Patroclus, and Achilles dynamic is so good already. I can't wait for June!

Katee Robert's Greek mythology retellings keep getting better and better.

So I've tried more than once to get a Katee Robert book from NetGalley to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I could read this sneak preview immediately. And holy cow! I am excited for this one! This was such a steamy tease! Especially the last three pages OMG.

This was just a preview and I WANT MORE.

What I'm finding I love about the series is that the POVs are all very distinct--Helen is different from Psyche who is different from Persephone. They have their own goals and motivations and different pressures that they are dealing with.

I can't wait to read the full and see how Helen fights and (hopefully) becomes Ares, establishing a place of power of her own. But also the mmf of it all

OMG this is such a TEASE - I need more now! Patroclus and Achilles are so damn sexy together. Chapter five is smoldering with their acts of forgiveness/apology with each other.

What is going to happen with this tournament???? Anxious for the pub date...

OH MY GOSH!!! This book is going to be AMAZING!!! I can’t wait until it’s released!! I can already tell that the dynamic between the characters is going to be incredible!

I don’t think I’ve ever become invested with characters as quickly as I have within these first 5 chapters of Wicked Beauty. I love that we will see all 3 POVs. And I think the jealousy between Achilles & Helen will be explosive. The chaotic part of me can’t wait to see it come to a head. And while similar to the first two books in starting off right with the action, this one takes it a step further by giving us some SPICE too!!! June can’t come soon enough; I think I already have a book hangover from Wicked Beauty.

This was SO good.

It is probably too early to say that while I LOVED Neon Gods, and I just finished Electric Idol a couple of days ago and really, really liked that one too, this honestly might be my favorite in the series so far. I am really, really curious to see how the dynamics between all three characters play out, as well as how the tournament will work out.

My favorite aspects of this set up include:

- Helen standing up for herself and going against the things her family expects.
- Patroclus & Achilles' open relationship - I have very little experience with open relationships (in real life or in literature) so I am excited to see how their relationship/s form.
- The fact that this is going to be both a childhood friends-to-lovers and an enemies-to-lovers plot.

Overall, I am really excited about this novel and I can't wait to read the full thing. Katee, if you see this, I'd love the full arc when that time comes.

If this preview of Wicked Beauty is anything like what’s to come in June, readers are in for a WILD ride. After Neon Gods and Electric Idol, Katee Roberts has dialed up the heat in Wicked Beauty - a story about Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Patroclus. I loved the nods to the legend of Troy and Helen especially with key players like Hector and Paris.

I CANNOT wait for Wicked Beauty’s official release on June 7!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this sneak peek of Wicked Beauty!

This book looks AMAZING!!! I love the dynamic between everyone and I’m already swoooooooning over Patroclus. I’m really excited to see how Roberts writes a poly trio. Helen is so badass too and I can’t wait for this to be released!!!

The first few chapters of this book have me HOOKED! I can’t wait to read more about Helen, Achilles, and Patroclus. I think Helen gets a bad rap in history but Katee Robert’s version of her is pure badass. Readers can’t help but root for her as she tries to make her own way in the deeply political and misogynistic city of Olympus. I am super excited to read the full Wicked Beauty soon!

I have no words for how excited I am for this one. I’m really glad we are taking a diversion from the sisters and following someone else. These five chapters were such a tease and I’m already in love with the characters. Add in the competition aspect and It seems like the recipe for a great time.

What an excellent sample to Wicked Beauty. I am dying to read more!!! The characters and the plot are so intriguing. What a tease!