Currently running on 2 hours of sleep and fueled by pure determination and spite, i will write the review when im not reeling in how much i ******* loved this book..

Okay, now that I've gotten a proper nights sleep, I can gush about how much I loved this book.

Neon Gods is unique in its retelling of Persephone and Hades and she nails all of the characters personalities.

Persephone is a badass that is willing to try and bargain with the mysterious Hades himself in order to escape the arranged marriage that is sprung upon her by her plotting mother Demeter. She runs away in attempts to save herself as Zeus is known for killing his wives (the old Hera's).

Hades is a misunderstood softie that never was given the chance to live a normal life. Everything is ripped from him at a young age and he was forced into a role that he was incredibly too young for. However, this brooding and sometimes intimidating boogey man of Olympus is really just the softest and caring person underneath. He wants to let people in but because of his past traumas its hard for him.

Hermes & Dionysus as the chaotic duo that constantly bug Hades by raiding his fridge and wine cellar drunkenly or high is just absolutely perfect. Throwing in that Hermes is genderfluid by making the character female at first threw me off guard but it fit Hermes so very well that it didnt feel forced. Dionysus being the drunk/stoner honestly was perfect and his interactions with both Hades and Hermes is absolutely perfect and very on point with his character.

Persephone's sisters all feel so genuine because they all love her regardless of the situation and danger they are all facing due to the stupid wrath of Zeus not getting his way. They never try to guilt Persephone into coming home, they know what their mother did was wrong. They support her and even try to deal with everything on their own because they can sense shes happier where she is.

Even the minor characters that are scattered throughout the story, Juliette, Georgie, Minthe, Andreas, Charon, etc all felt lively and actually believable. Nothing in this book ever made me feel like its characters weren't alive with character themselves.

The only thing this book falls short on is its world building as its a bit foggy and a bit confusing. You dont really get an idea of where they are as the book is littered with modern day references. Its also refreshing having this Greek Mythology retelling havin the charaters not be Gods. Its almost rival gangs or mafia. Its very much interesting knowing that the characters lives are actually on the line and that something could happen to them.

Everything in this book was so fluid. The characters, the storyline, the visuals, even the sex scenes. Nothing ever felt forced on unnecessary. The quips between Hades and Persephone are all but addicting and you cant help but smile at their sunshine x grumpy duality.

The twists and turns this book actively continues to throw at you always left you breathless and intrigued rather than feeling forced and boring.

Katee Robert - I apologize for wrapping you up with the rest of booktok's hyped books because I honestly wish I read this book sooner. However, I'm glad my friend recommended it to me because it definitely got me out of my reading slump. I devoured this book. I couldnt put it down. It tore through me with emotions as I tore though it.

So much so as soon as I finished this one, I went out to purchase the next two and cannot wait to see what else this author has in store for us because my gods, this book was everything an aspiring author could ever hope to read.

5/5 without a doubt in my mind. This book deserves more but for now, I will settle with the five star rating because its just way too good not to.

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