This book was exactly what I needed to restore my faith in this series. A tender romance inside the political twists that have kept me in this world, this was a much stronger entry in my opinion than the last couple.

This is the first fully MLM romance I’ve read and while I probably won’t seek them out it was a nice change to try.

Book nine is the one I’ve been waiting for, so December can’t get here fast enough!

I have read many many Katee Robert books. I’m personally ready for this series to come to a close and we are getting so close to the end of the story now! I liked it but I’m losing a little bit of steam on Olympus, ya know?

The last two dark Olympus books have been pretty meh for me, but this one was not! I loved the character development.

Poseidon’s strong moral compass and up front-ness really resonated with me.

I’m a big Katee fan and have read all of the other Olympus books so I was so excited to be permitted an arc of this!

I haven’t read much MM but I definitely will be after this because the spice was spicing!

Can’t wait for Katee’s next instalment in this series!

Each one in this series becomes more and more like a plot line not seen through. It feels so overdone and like it should’ve ended several books ago.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

Robert does it again! Shouldn’t be surprised that I enjoyed this very much. I particularly liked experiencing a MM pairing which I think is a first for Robert.

Another great addition to the series. The drama in Olympus is steadily ramping up! This was a nice balance of spice, sweet scenes, and pushing forward the main plot line of the series. I initially wasn't sure about a Poseidon/Icarus romance but boy does it work well. I like how Robert reverses some of the typical roles and expectations. I hadn't realized this until reading the acknowledgements at the end of the book but this is Robert's first MLM gay couple book. There are a lot of throuple etc. but not solo gay couple. This pairing was worth the wait. She did such a good job pairing them up. Their sweetness compared to the supposed hard edges they show the world made the characters feel well rounded and true. I did have a few moments where I questioned all of this happening in what amount to about a week but that was easy to look over with how well the overall story and the characters themselves worked together. I would have been unsatisfied if not for the epilogue. It would have felt incomplete but the epilogue gave me hope and also more hunger to see how the next two books go. I can't wait to see what awaits Olympus next.

Another enjoyable edition to the dark Olympus series. I am getting ready to just know what the overer arching plot is going to end up being.

First things first, full disclosure: this is my first Katee Robert book, so I went into this without having read the previous books in the Neon Gods series (although the intro notes at the beginning helped to understand what's going on as did a very thorough 'previously on' from a friend who is a huge fan).

I enjoyed this very much. The central couple are quite adorable. Icarus - a smart, sassy young man with a sharp tongue and a lot of trauma. Poseidon - kind, caring, solid as a rock and tired as hell. I guess it is technically an enemies-to-lovers story, but the plot moves at such breakneck speed that the enemies bit is mostly over in a chapter or two. Both are immensely likeable, and the dual POV is definitely appreciated here - you get to spend equal time in each of their heads and you get to understand both of them better. Sex scenes also make sense and feel organic - they are both steamy and help to get to know both of them too.

The main plot felt a little convoluted, but I followed it without much trouble and a couple of characters who appeared caught my attention enough to make me want to read the other books too.

The only thing that bothered me was just how quickly things moved - I understand why they had to, but it still felt too fast for me.

Overall, a solid read with a lovely, kinky, sort of enemies-to-lovers couple at its center and a well-deserved HEA.

Thanks to NetGalley and the writer for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was so good! I really enjoyed Poseidon and Icarus’ dynamic. I related to Poseidon so much with the constant overwhelm and heaviness of life. Sub/dom spice that was absolutely delicious. I’m dying to know what happens in Olympus next!

Thank you to sourcebooks Casablanca for the earc, all opinions are my own.

I really have enjoyed this series overall but I really feel like nothing happened in this book. The first 60% were in the same location and just talking in circles. I’m so sick of seeing the words big guy and my/our people. Poseidon and Icarus relationship was fine overall, but VERY trauma bond and instant love. I’m very much looking forward to Zeus and Hera and do see how much set up took place for that to occur.

This is my favourite Dark Olympus story yet! I had a blast reading Poseidon and Icarus’ story. I have such a soft spot for both of them and this story just completely solidified it. They are so perfectly perfect for each other and they fight to keep it. It explores safe kink exploration, and direct communication. Lots of representations in this book with MM lead characters, diverse cast in race and gender, body positivity, larger body MMC, alludes to an MMC being on the spectrum. I loved that Katee adds in real world things like knees creaking and popping, needing time “to prepare” before next steps, all great additions that make it feel real.

Poseidon is relatable AF in his view of life, and Icarus is just such a sad boy on the inside that you can’t help but want to give him a hug. They fit together so well. I was really looking forward to this one and she blew me out of the water (teehee Poseidon pun) I loved to continuation of the Olympus story line and can’t wait to get the next book! Let’s go Zeus and Hera

Thank you so much to Katee for the story and the publishers for this amazing ARC opportunity. I am always so pleased to get a Katee Robert approval

OOOO BOY things are going down in Olympus! (And only one of them is Icarus 😉)

Jokes aside, “Sweet Obsession” is once again a perfectly balanced mix of romantic storyline and outside plot, blending romance and suspense seamlessly. I wasn’t sure what to expect from a romance between Poseidon and Icarus, and it turns out they are THE SOFTEST BOIS EVER. JFC my HEART. Those two are so perfect for each other, and the way they love each other soft (while f*cking hard) was flawlessly executed.

“Sweet Obsession” is out April 1st, and obviously I highly recommend it along with the rest of the series. 5 stars!

🐚❤️ Sweet Obsession ARC Review ❤️🐚

Thank you so much to Katee Robert and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read and review this book!!

Sweet Obsession is a contemporary fantasy MM romance and book 8 in the Dark Olympus series. Poseidon has a problem - he’s captured Icarus and now doesn’t know what to do with him. Icarus is just trying to survive, but feels an undeniable attraction to Poseidon. Can they both overcome their differences and learn to work together?

This was an interesting read. I enjoyed Poseidon as a character in general and I thought he was a good match for Icarus. However, this book was very insta-love which is a trope I tend to struggle with, and because of that I felt like we really didn’t learn much about these characters aside from what we learned in just a few days of interaction. I do enjoy this world and this series, but I think I was hoping for a little more depth from Poseidon and Icarus outside of their shared traumas

Overall this was a three star read. I enjoyed the characters and the story in general, but I just felt like I wanted to know more about them outside of their trauma bonding. This book does have some potential triggers, so please check if you’re sensitive. This book did have some good smut throughout the book with a splash of kink, so overall three flames for spice

If you’re a fan of MM romance with forced proximity, interesting power dynamics and a strong overarching plot, then absolutely pick this one up. While this can be read as a standalone, I absolutely recommend reading this series in order as there’s plot dynamics that overlap from previous books.

This is one of my favorite books from the Dark Olympus series - I loved Icarus and Poseidon and the way their broken selves begin to heal with each other.

Olympus is close to falling. The Thirteen can't agree on whether to go to war or anything else, for that matter, but Poseidon, one of the three legacy members, is the first line of defense against the enemy. He never wanted the title, but he cares for his people, and now he has captured Icarus and does not know quite what to do with him.

Icarus is used to seducing information and whatever else he needs from others, and has enough information to keep himself safe - he hopes. He also realizes that many will not survive the upcoming war and preemptively counts himself as one of the casualties to come. But his attraction to Poseidon goes beyond the need for keeping himself alive, and as he slowly peels away each layer, his heart begins to yearn.

Katee Robert does spice so well - but she also gives these characters so much depth that they soon become more than the broad sketch of how they present themselves to everyone else. This was a lovely story and I can't wait for the next book!

I absolutely loved the romance between Poseidon and Icarus! It definitely held aspects of instalust at the beginning, but I definitely bought into the connection between the two of them as the story progressed. Their communication, once the hard boundary of “no lying” was achieved, was wonderful. It was incredibly honest and they allowed one another to really see each other. This book really satisfied me in terms of the relationship between Poseidon and Icarus.

This book feels like a good mix of the romance plot line and the plot line that is pushing the story ever forward. The relationship was never overshadowed and I really appreciate that - that could have very easily happened. It was definitely a fast paced book. I feel like I never slowed down while reading it. I just ate up every page.

I can’t even wait for the next book - Zeus and Hera!!!! I think I might die.

I liked this one a little more than the previous one, butttttttttttt that’s probably because it deals with Poseidon, & he’s my favorite god.

I was really rooting for Icarus. He’s written as a selfish self-serving character who only cares for himself (and his sister), but he really has layers, & I enjoyed seeing them peeled back. Seeing Poseidon in a different viewpoint (not super domineering) was also really refreshing.

She also shouted out EPIC the Musical in her acknowledgements so I automatically added a star😂💅🏼

The Dark Olympus series has finally reached a boiling point where the barrier has fallen and the future of Olympus hangs in the balance. The plot progression in this book occurred at a faster rate than the first half of the series. Inching closer to a confrontation with Circe, Robert attempts to balance the captor-captive dynamic between two characters that, truthfully, read like side characters in their own story. I would attribute this to the lack of time and teasers we had in the past few books with these characters compared to say, Hermes and Hera's future stories. While the moments between them were raw and vulnerable, it was hard to connect with them compared to the first few books in the series. Overall, an adequate addition to the series as we enter the endgame of Olympus's downfall.

Poseidon has Circe and her fleet in his waters and Icarus as his captive. Icarus knows his best chance of survival is to make Poseidon feel something for him, but neither expect the true relationship that begins to form as the uncover each other's vulnerabilities.

I thought this dig a great job of balancing the main relationship with setting up for Zeus and Hera's book next. I felt like there weren't a lot of answered questions with the larger plot, but I enjoyed it.

I love this series, even if I didn’t love Dark Restraint.

That being said, this one was fun! It’s strictly M/M, although both main characters have taken lovers of other genders. I’ve been intrigued about Poseidon for a while, so it was really fun to actually see into his rather private life. I really like the power dynamic between Icarus and Poseidon, even if I personally am not into pain play. The plot line still follows from the rest of the series and gets pretty intense in parts with all the political upheaval. I honestly can’t think KR enough for the epilogue, I might’ve died not knowing how their relationship ends until the end of the series. I was so nervous reading the last few chapters, knowing they wouldn’t be reunited until after the war.

These definitely do have smut, but there is a nice (albeit confusing when you take breaks between them) overarching plot, and one I am thoroughly enjoying. My only wish is that there was an intro explicitly saying who is currently in each title, as I could not remember who now holds Aphrodite and Hephaestus. The musewatch is very helpful though!

Great representation as always, and as I’ve said from the moment Callisto and Perseus were wed…. I. Need. Hera. And. Zeus.