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Neon Gods

A Divinely Dark Romance Retelling of Hades and Persephone (Dark Olympus 1)
Series: Dark Olympus
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Neon Gods by Katee Robert is a modern retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone, set in a city divided by power and intrigue. Persephone seeks to escape an unwanted engagement and instead finds refuge with Hades, the enigmatic ruler of the city's underworld. Their attraction ignites a passionate and dangerous relationship that challenges the boundaries of their world.
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"A modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that's as sinful as it is sweet"--Back cover.

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Neon Gods by Katee Robert, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, blazes onto the scene with a sizzling modern retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone. This seductive tale is woven with intrigue, passion, and power, set against the backdrop of a city where gods walk amongst mortals and shadows hold secrets untold.

Persephone Dimitriou, the cherished darling of high society, craves an escape from the stifling confines of Olympus, a dazzling metropolis dominated by the ruthless politics of the Thirteen Houses. Her world is upended when her mother, in a calculated move, forces a betrothal to Zeus, the formidable and enigmatic ruler who lurks behind the city's lavish facade.

Desperate to avoid this grim fate, Persephone flees to the undercity—a forbidden realm long shrouded in mystery and darkness. There, she encounters Hades, a man of legend and myth, who presents her with an offer that could change her destiny. In making a pact with Hades, Persephone enters a treacherous world filled with temptation and danger, beginning an adventure that awakens her deepest desires and uncharted emotions.

Hades has always embraced the shadows, steering clear of the city's luminous elite. Upon discovering that Persephone's plight aligns with his quest for revenge, he seizes the opportunity to aid her—for a price. As nights filled with fiery passion and tenderness unfold, Hades finds himself captivated by Persephone, willing to challenge the very foundations of Olympus to keep her by his side.

Praise for Neon Gods is effusive, with Publishers Weekly awarding it a starred review, calling it "Deliciously inventive...Red-hot." Mimi Koehler from The Nerd Daily enthuses, "I get shivers just thinking of their interactions. SHIVERS."

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Neon Gods by Katee Robert is praised for being a deliciously inventive red-hot romance. It's highlighted as a smart re-imagining of the Persephone and Hades myth, offering a darker, intriguing love story that stands out in the romance genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728231730

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Katee Robert is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and fantasy romance and romantic suspense. Entertainment Weekly calls her writing "unspeakably hot." Her books have sold over a million copies. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, children, a cat who thinks he's a dog, and two Great Danes who think they're lap dogs.

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