Dark Restraint by Katee Robert Pages: 320
Series: Dark Olympus #7
Genres: Fantasy Romance
Setting: Olympus, Greece
Also in this series: Neon Gods (Dark Olympus, #1), Electric Idol , Wicked Beauty
Also by this author: The Marriage Contract, The Wedding Pact, Fool Me Once, An Indecent Proposal, A Fool For You, The Devil's Daughter, The Hunting Grounds, Neon Gods (Dark Olympus, #1), Electric Idol , Wicked Beauty, Court of the Vampire Queen, Hunt on Dark Waters
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He was my savior. My monster. My obsession. My destruction.
*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Ariadne and her Minotaur.*
Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She's betrayed her father―and his dangerous benefactor―and now she's left to rely on Olympus' questionable mercy. But in this city, mercy comes with a price. For Ariadne, that means a sham marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but to agree, even if there's only one man she's ever wanted―a man she fears just as much as she desires.
The Minotaur never had any illusions about Minos's plans. He was willing to get his hands dirty as long as the old man kept his word―at the end of their bloody work, the Minotaur would be given Ariadne as a reward. She's meant for him, and he intends to have her, no matter the cost.
Ariadne knows better than to encourage the Minotaur―she's all too aware of how hot a passion like theirs can burn. Besides, she can never forgive him for the terrible things he's done, and he can never change. But when his hands are on her body and his wicked words are whispered in her ear, she might just be willing to let all of Olympus burn…
Dark Restraint is the 7th book in the Dark Olympus series and you really need to read the previous books to understand the backstabbing, politics, and drama. Ariadne is tired of being her father’s pawn so she runs to the enemy and shares all she knows in exchange for safety. She also ran away from Asterion (Minataur) and he is not happy about it. Asterion was her father’s lackey, but he loved Ariadne and was going to make sure they end up together after all the dust settles.
Honestly, I really did NOT like Asterion for a good portion of the book. He was mad that Ariadne didn’t understand him and was baffled that she thinks he could actually kill her (despite saying he was there to kill her). He was so self centered while telling everyone he was doing everything for Ariadne. His love was frustrating. But, the bigger story in all this was the politics. Hera is mounting an insurrection, Circe is coming, and everyone is picking sides. I love the world building in this series and Dark Restraint adds to it nicely!
- POV: 1st
- Tears: no
- Trope: forbidden romance, touch her and die
- Triggers: View Spoiler »
- Series/Standalone: series
- Cliffhanger: View Spoiler »
- HEA: View Spoiler »
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authors like Scarlett St. Claire, Gina Maxwell, Kit Rocha…then you will probably like Dark Restraint!
Hmmm. I love the cover and you have peaked my interest with your review.
I’ve been enjoying this series, but I’ve had my doubts about the Minotaur and I feel a bit leery about reading their story. I’m not going to skip it, though.
I’ve only read the first few in this series, but need to read on!