Who will come out on top in the battle for Olympus?
Shattered Gods
Dark Olympus
Dark Romance
Sourcebooks Casablanca
June 2, 2026
Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook
336
The End of an Era
“Shattered Gods” is almost here.
All good things must come to an end. Katee Robert’s Dark Olympus series is no exception, though I’m sure many readers would petitionfor regular updates of our favorite legacy families a la Muse Watch. IYKYK.
“Shattered Gods” is the culmination of the plot to overthrow the Olympus and the Thirteen, bringing the political unrest to a crescendo and then ultimately resolution. Things definitely didn’t play out how I expected, and I’m sure there will be some twists and turns for you, reader, so buckle up and hang on tight.
Full Circle Moment
“No one makes it out of Olympus unscathed.” -Circe
If you’re trying to gage how the last book in the series plays out, you only need to read the title to get the vibes. Dark Olympus started with “Neon Gods” – bright, shiny, dazzling. Throughout a somewhat quick timeline, chaos, confusion, murder plots and mental games all play a part in the city’s demise.
Now, at the end, our Gods are broken. Destroyed. Dare I say unfixable?
“I can’t save them all. I don’t even want to, if I’m being perfectly honest.” -Hermes
Even in Chaos, Sparks Fly
There are some couples that I’ve loved more than others throughout the Dark Olympus series (looking at you, Poseidon and Icarus). Some couples seem to be paired to advance the plot, whereas others might be done for shock value or simply based on Greek mythology.
Regardless of which pairing you’re reading, it’s been wonderful to have a series that balanced romantic and personal relationships consistently throughout the development.
Hermes and Circe have been teased for the last few installments, but adding Atalanta into the mix was a surprise.
“Loving Hermes is a lesson in pain and patience.” – Atalanta
Final Thoughts on the End of the Series
Katee Robert had to do a lot of heavy lifting with “Shattered Gods”. There were so many storylines and plot points to tie together, and I think she does a decent job of wrapping everything together nicely with a bow.
Did it end how I expected? I don’t think so. Does it work? Absolutely.
“The future is wide open with possibilities and hope.” -Hecate
Did Katee Robert leave the door open for a modern spin off series? Maaaaaybe. Readers, let me know what you think when you’re done. It’s clear that an author who can navigate a 10 book series isn’t afraid to look ahead or play the long game. What is a bread crumb and what is just wishful thinking?
“Their story is no longer mine. I’ve done what I set out to do all those years ago.” -Hecate, but probably Katee Robert, too.
I’m Val, and I’m excited to share my love of books with you! I’m a sassy Sour Patch kid from New Jersey, dog mom to Chance the beagle, and much like the rest of the Hive, I’m a coffee lover (I think it’s a requirement to be here). The first book I remember reading voluntarily involved a boy wizard who lived in the cupboard under the stairs, and I’ve been chasing magic ever since. I love Happily Ever Afters, and I love love. My favorite genres are romance and rom-coms, fantasy, and young adult/new adult. If I’m not reading, I’m probably kayaking, watching the Great British Baking Show, or discovering a new craft beer.
