Katee Robert is back with another installment of the Dark Olympus series! This time, we follow Icarus and Poseidon as they navigate the fall of the shield surrounding Olympus and the response of the Thirteen.

I have been reading this series since the beginning and have been waiting for a book that hit as hard as Neon Gods did. Unfortunately, Sweet Obsession is not the one. While Robert gives us all her trademark snark and political intrigue, I'm finding myself losing interest in this series the longer that it goes on. I didn't feel drawn into Icarus and Posedion's story at all and found the chemistry lacking. I'm hoping that the remaining books bring back the same heat that Neon Gods had and draw me back into the world of the Thirteen and their escapades.

I came into this expecting a threesome and I was soo disappointed, not sure from where I got that idea, that this was going to be a MMF romance. I don't know if it's because of that or the fact that I haven't read the rest of the series but I was finding it really hard to connect to the characters. I was bored during most of the book, and was just in such a hurry to get it done. Also the pet name (I won't mention it but you know what it is if you read this): so cringe.

Sweet Obsession (Book 8 in the Dark Olympus series) completely stole my heart. Poseidon and Icarus are everything—soft and sharp, guarded and giving, tension and trust. Their love story builds slowly through power dynamics, emotional honesty, and off-the-charts chemistry.

Poseidon is a gentle giant with a filthy edge, and Icarus is aching to be seen. Together? Fire. The MM romance, dom/sub dynamic, and safe kink exploration are handled so well, layered with realness—body positivity, diverse rep, and characters who feel human.

The Olympus chaos is ramping up—Hera is a menace (and I love her for it), Zeus is finally cracking, and the end had me misty-eyed.

If you love...
🌊 Soulmate MM romance
🌊 Emotional depth with heat
🌊 Greek gods + political chaos
This one’s for you.

Total favourite. 5⭐

Katee Robert is an author I wish I'd discovered years earlier. I absolutely adore her twisted takes on Olympus.
Sweet Obsession might be my new favourite of the series! I was hooked from page one! Poseidon where have you been all my life!?!
Highly recommend!

I loved this story!! I love how Katee finds different kink and romantic elements to explore in each and every book in this series. I absolutely didnt expect who was the dom and who was the sub, but it was a WELCOME surprise, and these two were adorable. I will admit, I had the same issue with this I did with Cassandra and Apollo, which was the insta love was a little too instalovey. but its okay, because they were adorable. I also didnt expect an epilogue, but then realized this was book 8 which means the series is going to be over soon.... Please let this series never end!!!!!

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀:⭐⭐⭐⭐
𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲:🌶️🌶️🌶️

🐚He's His Captive
🌊Seduction as Survival
🐚MM Romance / Dom/Sub Dynamics
🌊Political Machinations
🐚Obligations vs Desires
🌊Greek Mythology Retelling

Color me surprised—I did not expect Poseidon and Icarus to become my favorite Dark Olympus couple so far! But seriously, these two stole my heart 🥹

Yes, there was smut (obviously), but like the rest of the series, the story is very much plot-driven. What really got me, though, was the vulnerability between these two. I did not expect Poseidon to be such a big softie, but he was—an absolute soul-match for Icarus, helping him see his own worth and that life doesn’t have to be purely transactional.

We’re creeping toward the end of the series, and things are getting delightfully unhinged. Hera—as always—was a whole situation. I love her, I hate her, and I cannot wait for her and Zeus’s book later this year.

And speaking of Zeus, this is the first time we really get to see him lose his damn mind, which means there’s definitely some fire hiding under all that cool, calculated stoicism. I’m ready for the spice 😏

Another great addition for Katee Robert! I am a huge fan of her writing and this one was just as good. Also, that cover is such a stunner!

A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Poseidon and Icarus. that I couldn't put down. Again, I love this series, so any novel makes me happy.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this arc! possibly one of my favorites in the series. i feel like there was a lull for a bit in dark olympus, but this relationship had me giggling and kicking my feet. mx. katee robert you did it again.

I enjoyed the unique, steamy opening to set up the story. The characters have great chemistry. I adore when a sassy, confident female lead meets a broody guy. It is catnip to my soul and Katee Robert knows how to deliver this type of story. She has become a must-read author for me & this romance was no exception!

I'm not sure I like Icarus or Poseidon. Lol. I definitely didn't feel drawn to this story as most the others...but more so than the last book whose characters I can't actually remember right now. I just didn't blow through this one pr the last one in this series the way I did all the others. Of course I'm going to continue reading them...AND owning them. But during rereads I just may not dive into this one.

The war for Olympus heats up, and, in the meantime, Poseidon and Icarus find time to get to know one another. Poseidon has been a figure of mystery throughout this series, so finally getting his book and spending time with him was so rewarding. But watching this figure of power and authority happily hand his submission over to Icarus? So satisfying to see. The levels of trust these two build, especially while the question of where Icarus' loyalties lie is swirling, is wonderful to witness. Their foundation grows so strong that this book dares to ask a question the others in this series don't: can we have a happily ever after?

Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plots. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

Sweet Obsession kept me hooked from start to finish. It’s the latest in the Dark Olympus series and follows Poseidon and Icarus as they fall for each other—even though Icarus starts off as Poseidon’s captive. The slow-burn romance is genuinely sweet, with great chemistry and emotional depth

I loved this book!! I love this series and I was so excited for Poseidon and Icarus’ story, and it was well worth the wait. Poseidon being a big softy was excellent, and Icarus surprised and delighted me. I feel like this book served a purpose of setting up the final two. I’m so excited for what is going to be an epic conclusion but first…where’s Hermes??

After genuinely enjoying the first several books of this series, I'm sad to say that the Dark Olympus books have just really lost steam for me. I REALLY wanted to like this one, too, since it was MM. Unfortunately I just couldn't find a way to feel connected to the characters, and the overarching plot has just become too convoluted to follow.

Giving it three stars nevertheless because the author has a talent for spice, so if you need a good spicy book, this was reliable.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

I love Greek mythology and (surprisingly) enjoying the modern take on it. I like how it furthers the story and I'm looking forward to the final 2 book!

I am in love with Icarus & Poseidon, the slow burn between the two happens to be one of my favorite stories.

I loved this series at the start but I do feel like it is dragging on a bit now. Katee is the spice queen though, so that part of it was definitely worth the read! And love the diversity in all her books.

Eh, least favorite of the series so far. It wasn’t bad, it was just boring. I felt like there was just something missing. Maybe too sweet?