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Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
5.0
adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Wicked Beauty is my new favorite in the Dark Olympus series!! I was thrilled to learn Katee Robert’s new installment would have Helen, Achilles, and Patroclus. First of all, the audiobook narrators were spectacular and brought excellent emotion to the performance. Their voices were pleasant to listen to and they embodied the characters well. This is the type of audiobook where you will find yourself sneaking an earbud in any chance you get so you can keep listening!

Wicked Beauty has political intrigue, fantastic pacing, and a dramatic competition. In terms of romance, it is enemies-to-lovers, poly romance, and filled with many delightful tropes. Achilles, Patroclus, and Helen are a well-balanced trio prepared to fight for power in Olympus- finding romance along the way. Wicked Beauty adds even more depth to the Dark Olympus series in terms of the politics, key players, and cameos. I already can’t wait to reread it!

This book includes so many great moments: from Helen deciding to compete for herself, the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, and the love that all three find together. There is plenty of danger and competition to be found amidst seriously steamy scenes. I loved this trio!! I hope we see more of them in the future. If you enjoy fierce heroines, steamy queer romance, and Greek mythology reimagined- you need to read Wicked Beauty! I can’t wait to get a paper copy as well- the cover is simply gorgeous. The Dark Olympus series just keeps getting better and better- I highly recommend you check out Wicked Beauty!

Thank you to Katee Robert, Dreamscape Media, and Netgalley for a free audiobook in exchange for an honest review.