I appreciate that each book focuses on a different couple, but the world is serialized. It's like the 'Bridgerton' books—each sibling's story is standalone, but family events from earlier books are referenced. In Dark Olympus, the 'family' is the entire pantheon and their political machinations.
'Neon Gods' is the 'Duke and I' equivalent. It's where the family drama begins. Start there to understand the family.
2026-08-06 05:24:58
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GrantRoss
Twist Chaser
Analyst
Can we talk about the covers for a sec? The cover for 'Neon Gods' has this iconic purple and blue aesthetic with the city skyline. The sequel covers follow a similar style but with different color schemes. Visually, it's a good clue that 'Neon Gods' is where the visual identity started. Anyway, that's the first book in the Dark Olympus series.
2026-08-06 11:30:56
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FionaFord
Plot Detective
Consultant
It's 'Neon Gods'. The series is called Dark Olympus, and book one is subtitled 'A Scorching Modern Retelling of Hades and Persephone'. The author, Katee Robert, has them numbered on her site. I appreciate when authors are clear about reading order, because some romantic series are more standalone.
This one has an evolving backdrop, though. Events in 'Neon Gods' directly change the landscape for the characters in 'Electric Idol'. You'll miss the significance of certain alliances and threats if you skip.
2026-08-06 12:20:43
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AvaMeyer
Story Finder
Cashier
From a purely narrative standpoint, 'Neon Gods' introduces the core conceit: a modern city-state of Olympus where the titles of the Greek gods are held by ruthless, powerful humans. The romance between Hades and Persephone is the catalyst. Skipping it would be like starting a TV series on season two—you'll grasp the premise but miss the emotional groundwork.
2026-08-06 12:26:15
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DanaBud
Expert
Police Officer
Hmm, is there a prequel I'm forgetting? No, I don't think so. The core trilogy starts with 'Neon Gods'. I've seen some readers ask if they should start with the Hades & Persephone story or the Eros & Psyche one, and the answer is always Hades & Persephone.
Their book lays all the groundwork for the political tensions and the 'neon' aesthetic of the city. Jumping ahead would leave you with a lot of 'why is that character so powerful?' or 'what happened with Zeus?' kinds of questions.
2026-08-06 21:26:45
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Hidden By The Gods (Book #2 of Silver Moon Series)
Saphyre_Dragyn
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Everyone knows the mythology of the gods. What happens if what is known was manipulated by the gods themselves. Our favorite triplets are back. This is their story of how they came to be. Follow along as they grow up and find friends, enemies, and their soul bonds along the way. This is book #2 in the series.
They weren't supposed to exist, yet here they are.
"We have to keep them protected" Zeus roars.
"That doesn't mean we have to keep them locked up." Aphrodite states.
The gods turn as they hear the door opens slamming against the wall. There stand the triples. A look of surprise spreads across everyone's face.
"What the hell did you do to your hair and are those tattoos?" Poseidon asks.
"We dyed it, and yes they are tattoos and we also got a few body piercings" Kylani answers.
"We will not stay hidden away or kept locked up. We have no interest in this life. We are going to walk on the earth with the supernatural and humans. They accept us more than you do." Mykenzie announces.
The girls vanish at that moment. Chris stands there with a look of regret in his eyes. He knew this was coming. They wanted sweet, innocent goddesses like their mother and aunts. What they got was an attitude in a 5'4" package only doubled.
"I told you not to force your ways upon them. They have been independent since birth. You brought this upon yourselves." Hades tells them
Aria wakes up one morning to her parents fighting about her, again. Little does she know that this fight will change the course of her life forever. In a world where most the Myths are real, Aria will find love, heartbreak, adventure, and the power of a new goddess.
They’re not just powerful. They’re possessive, obsessive, and sinfully dangerous.
The dark-eyed leader who speaks in growls.
The scarred fighter with a touch like fire.
The silver-tongued flirt who tastes my fear—and wants more.
The shadow who watches me like prey.
And the broken one who swore he’d never love again… until me.
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I was never supposed to exist.
Born under a cursed eclipse, I was hidden away, raised as a human, and told to live small. But fate doesn’t forget. And when I turn twenty-one, five powerful alphas show up at my door—each claiming I’m theirs.
They say I’m the key to saving the packs from war.
They say I’m the chosen mate of five.
But they don’t know the full truth.
I’m not here to be their salvation—I might be their destruction.
The Family Books 1 -3 (A collection of Dark Mafia Romance)
Emma Mountford
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Book 1 Saints and Sinners
She was the light to my dark.
The saint to my sinner. with her innocent eyes and devilish curves.
A Madonna that was meant to be admired but never touched.
Until someone took that innocence from her.
She left.
The darkness in my heart was finally complete.
I avenged her, I killed for her, but she never came back.
Until I saw her again. An angel dancing around a pole for money.
She didn’t know I owned that club. She didn’t know I was watching.
This time I won’t let her escape.
I will make her back into the girl I knew.
Whether she likes it or not.
Book 2 Judge and Jury
I can’t stop watching her.
I’m not even sure I want to.
Taylor Lawson, blonde, beautiful, and totally oblivious to how much dangers she’s in.
She’s also the one juror in my upcoming murder trial that hasn’t been bought.
The one who can put me behind bars for a very long time.
I know I should execute her.
After all that’s what I do.
I am the Judge.
I eliminate threats to The Family.
And Taylor is a threat.
But I don’t want to kill her.
Possessing her, making her love me seems like a much better plan for this particular Juror.
This is Book #2 of Shiver, please read the first one before going into this book, it would help you to experience it better. Thank you.
Charlene Ludlow had always wanted to leave the small town of Bluebridge for a big city. She finally had the courage to visit Goldstone for the summer of 1998. What was supposed to be a summer vacation turned into an altering long term plan which will change the course of her life.
Tommy's dream to try his luck in the film industry had brought the couple to enter a lifestyle they knew nothing of.
Young and inexperienced, they were caught in the web of deceit of the most influential people in the industry. As their relationship suffered the strain of the Neon Dreams, they found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place and fighting their way to get out.
Ryder is a nineteen year old dragon / lycan hybrid. He is the first and only of his kind. His power is a result of the moon goddess and the dragon God directly interfering with a past war. Excluding the moon Goddess, Selene and the dragon God, Typhon, the other Gods fear that Ryder could grow to surpass even their power. Selene and Typhon order Demi, who is a keres to watch over Ryder. The two of them fall in love. The Gods are pushing for Ryder's execution. Circumstances will force Zeus to bind Ryder's power eventually leading to his death. Ryder is reborn and angrier than ever, especially when he finds out that Demi is dealing with problems of her own in Olympus. The book ends with Ryder and the Gods battling. Ryder proves that he is Good and is no threat to any Gods who have pure intentions, but he will do what he must to ensure that no God abuses their power. Ryder ends up becoming a God himself.
It’s less about a strict 'series' order and more about which romance trope you want first. Want dark, possessive vibes and a modern underworld? Start with 'Neon Gods'. Prefer a rivals-to-lovers, beauty-and-the-influencer story? 'Electric Idol' is your entry. If competition-based romance with deadly stakes is your thing, go for 'Wicked Beauty'. Each book stands alone enough that you can pick based on mood. You'll get references to other characters, but nothing that ruins the main plot. Choose your own adventure!
Huh. I never even considered there might be a different order. The books are clearly numbered on the covers in the order they were published. 'Neon Gods' is 1 & 2, 'Electric Idol' is 3, 'Wicked Beauty' is 4. I guess some series have prequels that slot in earlier, but this one doesn't.
It's a modern myth series where each book tackles a different couple. The timeline is progressive, not retrospective. So the order you read them is the order they happened in the world of Olympus. I don't know why anyone would suggest otherwise, unless they're trying to be contrarian.
Just follow the numbers on the spine. That's the safest bet for any series, and it definitely works here.
It's a slippery slope. You think, 'Oh, this one's about Achilles and Patroclus, I'll just read that.' But then they mention the 'fallout from the Demeter center' and you're like, wait, what center? It's small stuff, but it nags at you, pulling you out of the story. Starting from the beginning keeps you immersed.