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!
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.
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.