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Neon Gods

Katee Robert · 2022

Dark Olympus · Book 1

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 very explicit, frequent throughout — high heat is central to the story

Tropes

Mythology Retelling Gods and Mortals High Steam Dark Romance Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Romance Forced Proximity Slow Burn Morally Grey Love Interest Dark Underworld / Death Realm Political Intrigue Power Imbalance

Content Warnings

Dubious Consent Stalking Forced Marriage

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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