Electric Idol (Dark Olympus 2) by Katee Robert
Katee Robert: Electric Idol is the second Dark Olympus novel, a modern, dark-romance retelling of Psyche and Eros. It centres on a dangerous arranged marriage, shifting loyalties and an intense love story, in an English-language paperback edition listed at 448 pages.
At a glance
- A modern Greek-mythology retelling pairing Psyche and Eros in the Dark Olympus setting.
- The premise features a marriage of convenience, forced proximity and opposites-attract tension.
- A dark, spicy romance with a dangerous-killer love interest, according to the listing.
Reference price: £8.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A defined mythological pairing and contemporary Olympus setting distinguish the story premise.
- The paperback's listed length and dimensions give buyers a clear sense of the physical edition.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Sourcebooks Casablanca |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 Aug. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464228264 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464228261 |
| Weight listed | 310 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.8 x 19.7 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
This is a dark and spicy romance involving threatened violence and a forced marriage premise. Readers who prefer lighter romance may want to consider the tone before buying. The listing also describes a newly redesigned cover, but does not establish how the selected copy's artwork may vary.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a dark contemporary Greek-myth retelling centred on Psyche and Eros.
- Romance readers interested in forced proximity, marriage of convenience and opposites-attract themes.
- Readers continuing the Dark Olympus series or looking for its second instalment.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a light, low-conflict romance or a traditional ancient-world retelling.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the story as compelling and fast-paced, with readers appreciating its modern mythological setting, readability and intense romance. Reactions to the plot and pacing are mixed, including mention of a section some readers felt shifted into a different kind of love story. For readers drawn to the listed 448-page dark romance, this suggests an accessible, high-intensity read, though the tonal shift may not suit everyone. Aggregate ratings are broadly favourable but cannot explain individual reactions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as compelling and easy to read, and appreciate its modern take on mythology.
- Feedback also highlights the intense love story and brisk pace.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on the plot and pacing is mixed. Some readers mention a short section they felt shifted into a different kind of love story.
Frequently asked questions
What is Electric Idol about?
It is a modern, dark-romance retelling of Psyche and Eros. The listing describes a dangerous marriage and changing loyalties in the city of Olympus.
Is Electric Idol part of a series?
Yes. It is identified as Dark Olympus 2, the second book in the Dark Olympus series.
What edition details are listed?
The listing gives an English-language edition from Sourcebooks Casablanca, published on 6 Aug. 2024, with 448 pages.
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