Who wrote Sweet Obsession, and what kind of book is it?
Sweet Obsession is a very spicy, occasionally dark contemporary myth-inspired romance by Katee Robert. It’s set in her Dark Olympus world, where modern power players carry the names and roles of Greek gods.
What is Sweet Obsession about (no spoilers)?
Sweet Obsession follows Icarus, a captured enemy, and Poseidon, an Olympian leader who refuses to play dirty, as outside forces close in on Olympus. It blends captor-captive tension, political danger, and a relationship that turns unexpectedly intimate.
Is Sweet Obsession part of the Dark Olympus series?
Yes. Sweet Obsession is part of Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series and uses the same Olympus setting and power structure.
Do I need to read the earlier Dark Olympus books before Sweet Obsession?
It’s best read after earlier Dark Olympus books because Sweet Obsession references ongoing Olympus events and major power shifts. You can still follow the central romance, but the politics and alliances will land better in order.
Is Sweet Obsession a spicy romance or a closed-door romance?
Sweet Obsession is a very spicy, high heat adult romance with explicit on-page sex.
Is this an M/M romance?
Yes. Sweet Obsession is an M/M romance between Icarus and Poseidon.
What are the main romance tropes in Sweet Obsession?
It’s strongly built around captor-captive power dynamics, forced proximity, and enemies-to-lovers tension. There’s also a clear “touch him and die” protective streak once lines start to blur.
Does Sweet Obsession include BDSM or kink?
Yes. It includes consensual kink and BDSM elements, including impact play and power exchange.
Is Sweet Obsession more romance-forward or plot-forward?
It’s romance-forward with a high level of external plot pressure. The political conflict and looming threat shape the stakes, but the relationship stays central.
What is the tone of Sweet Obsession?
It’s sexy and intense with sharp humor in the dialogue, but it also leans dark at times due to violence and captivity themes.
Who is this book a good fit for?
Sweet Obsession is a strong fit if you like spicy romance with morally messy politics, a protective hero, and a relationship that explores control, consent, and vulnerability. It also suits readers who enjoy modern Greek-myth retellings in a power-player setting.
If I like Neon Gods and the Dark Olympus worldbuilding, will I like Sweet Obsession?
Yes, especially if you read Dark Olympus for the mix of Olympus politics and high-heat relationships. Sweet Obsession leans into the same modern-myth power dynamics with an even more intimate, kink-forward pairing.
If I like enemies-to-lovers with a captor/captive dynamic, will I like Sweet Obsession?
Yes. The central tension is built on captivity, conflicting loyalties, and attraction that turns into something more complicated.
Is Sweet Obsession told in dual POV?
Yes. It is told in both Icarus and Poseidon’s points of view.
What content guidance or content warnings apply to Sweet Obsession?
Sweet Obsession contains explicit sex, violence and murder, brief on-page torture, and elements of dubious consent tied to captor-captive power dynamics. It also includes historical, non-graphic parental abuse and attempted spousal murder, plus brief on-page panic attacks.
Is there on-page torture in Sweet Obsession?
Yes. There is a brief torture scene on page and it is not described as overly graphic.
Does Sweet Obsession have darker themes?
Yes. Alongside the romance, it includes darker themes like captivity, violence, and abuse in characters’ histories.
Who wrote Sweet Obsession, and what kind of book is it?
Sweet Obsession is a very spicy, occasionally dark contemporary myth-inspired romance by Katee Robert. It’s set in her Dark Olympus world, where modern power players carry the names and roles of Greek gods.
What is Sweet Obsession about (no spoilers)?
Sweet Obsession follows Icarus, a captured enemy, and Poseidon, an Olympian leader who refuses to play dirty, as outside forces close in on Olympus. It blends captor-captive tension, political danger, and a relationship that turns unexpectedly intimate.
Is Sweet Obsession part of the Dark Olympus series?
Yes. Sweet Obsession is part of Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series and uses the same Olympus setting and power structure.
Do I need to read the earlier Dark Olympus books before Sweet Obsession?
It’s best read after earlier Dark Olympus books because Sweet Obsession references ongoing Olympus events and major power shifts. You can still follow the central romance, but the politics and alliances will land better in order.
Is Sweet Obsession a spicy romance or a closed-door romance?
Sweet Obsession is a very spicy, high heat adult romance with explicit on-page sex.
Is this an M/M romance?
Yes. Sweet Obsession is an M/M romance between Icarus and Poseidon.
What are the main romance tropes in Sweet Obsession?
It’s strongly built around captor-captive power dynamics, forced proximity, and enemies-to-lovers tension. There’s also a clear “touch him and die” protective streak once lines start to blur.
Does Sweet Obsession include BDSM or kink?
Yes. It includes consensual kink and BDSM elements, including impact play and power exchange.
Is Sweet Obsession more romance-forward or plot-forward?
It’s romance-forward with a high level of external plot pressure. The political conflict and looming threat shape the stakes, but the relationship stays central.
What is the tone of Sweet Obsession?
It’s sexy and intense with sharp humor in the dialogue, but it also leans dark at times due to violence and captivity themes.
Who is this book a good fit for?
Sweet Obsession is a strong fit if you like spicy romance with morally messy politics, a protective hero, and a relationship that explores control, consent, and vulnerability. It also suits readers who enjoy modern Greek-myth retellings in a power-player setting.
If I like Neon Gods and the Dark Olympus worldbuilding, will I like Sweet Obsession?
Yes, especially if you read Dark Olympus for the mix of Olympus politics and high-heat relationships. Sweet Obsession leans into the same modern-myth power dynamics with an even more intimate, kink-forward pairing.
If I like enemies-to-lovers with a captor/captive dynamic, will I like Sweet Obsession?
Yes. The central tension is built on captivity, conflicting loyalties, and attraction that turns into something more complicated.
Is Sweet Obsession told in dual POV?
Yes. It is told in both Icarus and Poseidon’s points of view.
What content guidance or content warnings apply to Sweet Obsession?
Sweet Obsession contains explicit sex, violence and murder, brief on-page torture, and elements of dubious consent tied to captor-captive power dynamics. It also includes historical, non-graphic parental abuse and attempted spousal murder, plus brief on-page panic attacks.
Is there on-page torture in Sweet Obsession?
Yes. There is a brief torture scene on page and it is not described as overly graphic.
Does Sweet Obsession have darker themes?
Yes. Alongside the romance, it includes darker themes like captivity, violence, and abuse in characters’ histories.
