Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert

TL;DR: Probably one of the best books I’ve read by this author.
Source: NetGalley – Thank you to the publisher!!

Plot: Hercules gets roped into a deal with Meg and Hades
Characters: I really enjoyed these three. They had sharp edges but fit well together.
Setting: Definitely not the focus but it had some good shape around the characters.
Fantasy/Romance: The fantasy in this was very thin on the ground but the Romance was front and center and very strong.

Summary:

A single night with Meg and I’m willing to do anything to save her from Hades, the man holding her captive, victim to his every whim.

A bargain with the devil himself seems a small price to pay in order for Meg to go free… Until I learn that she’s exactly where she wants to be.

She’s Queen to Hades’s King.

And I’m the fool that walked right into their trap.

The same fool who desires them both as much as I hate them. I can’t resist Meg’s touch—or stop from being drawn to Hades’s dark desires. By the time I realize just how deep a game he’s playing, it may be too late…

For all of us.

Thoughts:

Learn My Lesson was a very fun read for me. The dynamic between these characters is what really sold this, so do keep that in mind since I know not everyone is going to love that. The plot is light, the smut is heavy (something I tend to skim), but the characters are very good. Hades is a great dark and manipulative Dom, while Meg plays a wonderful Switch, and sweet Hercules. The combination of the two in personality alone, is lovely.

The atmosphere was also well done, you can feel the energy and weight of the club and the setting frequently. It adds to the character interaction and growth and I think really enhanced almost everything.

My only complaint I need to point out is that plot is just there as set dressing. We needed a reason for Hercules to be there, and we needed a ‘reason’ for him to be targeted by Hades. Unfortunately it laid low for a good chunk of the book. This isn’t a ‘go out and do a thing’. This was primarily these three getting on (and getting it on) while the plot cooked and cooled little by little.

If that’s your jam, you’re going to love this. I think it’s a fun reimagining of these mythical story characters and it was delightful to see the Oreo that is the triad here. Go in with the right expectations and you’ll love this.