Neon Gods by Katee Robert (Paperback)

Persephone Dimitriou has spent her life navigating the strict expectations of Olympus’s powerful elite. Known as a socialite within the city’s influential circles, she secretly dreams of leaving behind the politics and control of the Thirteen Houses. Her plans collapse when her mother arranges an engagement to Zeus, one of the most powerful and dangerous figures in Olympus.

Refusing to accept a future she never chose, Persephone flees across the River Styx into the forbidden undercity. There she encounters Hades, a man many believe is only a myth. Living in the shadows far from Olympus’s glittering surface, Hades has built a life separate from the ruling houses and has no interest in their games.

When Persephone offers him an opportunity connected to his long-held desire for revenge, Hades agrees to help her escape the fate planned for her. What begins as a calculated arrangement soon becomes more complicated as their connection deepens.

As tensions rise between the undercity and Olympus, Persephone and Hades must navigate power, loyalty, and the consequences of challenging the city’s rulers. This modern retelling reimagines the myth of Hades and Persephone in a world shaped by politics, ambition, and desire.