Neon Gods by Katee Robert

Acknowledgments

Huge thanks to all my readers for loving Hades enough that you’re willing to read two different versions of him. Will there be more? Only time will tell! I appreciate you more than words can say. I hope you enjoyed this story!

Big thanks to my editor, Mary Altman, for hearing me ramble about my idea for a supersexy Hades and Persephone retelling and immediately demanding I send you a proposal. I am so, so happy that Neon Gods found its home with you and Sourcebooks. This book is approximately a thousand times better than it was when we started because of your input.

Thank you to my agent, Laura Bradford, for working with me on this book. Yet another weird little story that’s found a home because of you and your belief in me and the stories I tell. Thank you!

Writing a book is a solo endeavor, but I wouldn’t have pulled it off without the support of my amazing friends. Big thanks to Jenny Nordbak for chatting mythology with me, brainstorming different pairings, and being in total agreement about the various fuckboys of Greek myths. All my love and appreciation to Piper J. Drake and Asa Maria Bradley for always being ready to knock me out of a tailspin or help me navigate a tricky plot point.

All my love and gratitude to my family. This book was written during 2020 and, suffice it to say, it’s been a particularly hellish year for everyone. Thank you to my children for rolling with the punches and adapting to this new version of life while we balance online school and my working with no office door and all the new challenges that arise. Thank you to Tim for never once doubting that I can accomplish my lofty goals, for always being willing to jump in when I need something, and for loving me even when I’m being kind of an asshole. Love you!