Electric Idol
by Katee Robert
Dark Olympus
In the glittering, cutthroat city of Olympus, Psyche Dimitriou has long expected Aphrodite's jealousy to catch up with her, but not that Aphrodite would order her own son, Eros, to kill her. Eros has been raised as his…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Length
- 384 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Electric Idol
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In a cutthroat city, a young woman is ordered to be killed by her lover's mother, forcing them into a marriage of survival.
- Fans of mythological retellings
- Readers who enjoy darker, high-stakes romance
- Intense
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Some critics feel it loses tension compared to the source myth
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary/Fantasy
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal; Eros acts as both protector and potential executioner in a high-stakes environment.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In the city of Olympus, Psyche Dimitriou knows that Aphrodite is a jealous deity, but she does not expect an execution order. Eros, raised as his mother's weapon, is tasked with the killing, but he cannot bring himself to complete the task. To protect Psyche from Aphrodite's reach, he binds her to him in marriage, forcing them to navigate their new reality and their developing connection while living under the constant scrutiny of a hostile power.
Central Conflict
Eros is caught between his role as his mother's obedient weapon and his growing desire to protect Psyche, while the two must survive in a dangerous environment under Aphrodite's watchful eye.
Setting
The city of Olympus.
Strengths
- Strong world-building
- Well-paced narrative
Consider before reading
- Some critics feel it loses tension compared to the source myth
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Katee Robert
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Casablanca
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 384 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781728231761
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