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Ungodly Rich
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Expected 7 Jul 26Old gods, new rules. New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee puts a modern-day twist on ancient mythology in this bold reimagining of the Greek gods as a family of billionaires—with all the messy drama that entails.
When Julia Dodds meets Harry Adams, love hits her like a lightning bolt. He’s adventurous, charismatic, and impossibly handsome. Little does Julia know that her boyfriend has left out a few key details. His name isn’t Harry: it’s Ares, as in the ancient god of war. His mother is Hera, and his father is Zeus.
Soon, Julia is caught up in a world of wealth and privilege as she joins Harry at a lavish family reunion. Except these billionaires don’t just have wealth—they have divine powers. And the moment she steps onto their private island, Julia becomes their latest target.
It’s no secret that the Gods love to meddle, and when it comes to Julia, Harry’s immortal relatives each have their own agenda. Harry’s mother, Hera, will do anything to protect her own. Harry’s sister-in-law Aphrodite has a deeply personal reason for hating Julia, and tasks Hermes, keeper of family secrets, with digging up dirt. Meanwhile, Hades has spent years trying to upend Zeus’s power—and now he finally sees an opportunity to strike.
Set against a globe-trotting backdrop that sweeps from New York’s exclusive private clubs to the wilds of New Zealand to the gated estates of the British aristocracy, Ungodly Rich is a story of love, revenge, secrets, sex, and the most ancient motivator of all: family.
When Julia Dodds meets Harry Adams, love hits her like a lightning bolt. He’s adventurous, charismatic, and impossibly handsome. Little does Julia know that her boyfriend has left out a few key details. His name isn’t Harry: it’s Ares, as in the ancient god of war. His mother is Hera, and his father is Zeus.
Soon, Julia is caught up in a world of wealth and privilege as she joins Harry at a lavish family reunion. Except these billionaires don’t just have wealth—they have divine powers. And the moment she steps onto their private island, Julia becomes their latest target.
It’s no secret that the Gods love to meddle, and when it comes to Julia, Harry’s immortal relatives each have their own agenda. Harry’s mother, Hera, will do anything to protect her own. Harry’s sister-in-law Aphrodite has a deeply personal reason for hating Julia, and tasks Hermes, keeper of family secrets, with digging up dirt. Meanwhile, Hades has spent years trying to upend Zeus’s power—and now he finally sees an opportunity to strike.
Set against a globe-trotting backdrop that sweeps from New York’s exclusive private clubs to the wilds of New Zealand to the gated estates of the British aristocracy, Ungodly Rich is a story of love, revenge, secrets, sex, and the most ancient motivator of all: family.
384 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication July 7, 2026
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Katharine McGee
19 books6,461 followersKatharine McGee is the New York Times bestselling author of American Royals and The Thousandth Floor trilogy. She studied English and French literature at Princeton University and has an MBA from Stanford. She lives in her hometown of Houston, TX with her husband.
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January 9, 2026
This was SUCH a unique take on the Greek gods and their myths, but in a contemporary setting.
Basically, while the gods are no longer “worshipped” as such and ordinary people are not aware that they are gods (they think they are just a wealthy and influential family), people’s interests in what they represent give them power (Ares appeals to adrenaline junkies, Aphrodite to those obsessed with beauty and vanity, etc).
Right off the bat, I thought the naming system of the gods was so clever (Athena = Alina, Zeus = Bruce, Hera = Tara, etc). It was so fun to follow along and learn the new name for each god.
I really liked the story as well. Julia was an interesting character to follow as the only “normal” person so to speak. She managed to hold her own really well and was really quick witted as well. I loved her relationship with Harry and they were so cute together! Normally I don’t tend to enjoy book where the couple have fallen in love prior to the events of the story, but it worked really well here since they had great chemistry and there were some flashbacks.
There are multiple perspectives and I liked seeing the gods interacting with each other as well as how the overarching plot came together. I also liked the various nods to mythology scattered in the story.
Also, that ending! What?!? There had better be a sequel coming!
Definitely pick this book up if you’re at all interested in Greek gods and mythology because it was very well done. I really enjoyed it!
Basically, while the gods are no longer “worshipped” as such and ordinary people are not aware that they are gods (they think they are just a wealthy and influential family), people’s interests in what they represent give them power (Ares appeals to adrenaline junkies, Aphrodite to those obsessed with beauty and vanity, etc).
Right off the bat, I thought the naming system of the gods was so clever (Athena = Alina, Zeus = Bruce, Hera = Tara, etc). It was so fun to follow along and learn the new name for each god.
I really liked the story as well. Julia was an interesting character to follow as the only “normal” person so to speak. She managed to hold her own really well and was really quick witted as well. I loved her relationship with Harry and they were so cute together! Normally I don’t tend to enjoy book where the couple have fallen in love prior to the events of the story, but it worked really well here since they had great chemistry and there were some flashbacks.
There are multiple perspectives and I liked seeing the gods interacting with each other as well as how the overarching plot came together. I also liked the various nods to mythology scattered in the story.
Also, that ending! What?!? There had better be a sequel coming!
Definitely pick this book up if you’re at all interested in Greek gods and mythology because it was very well done. I really enjoyed it!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to netgalley and Katharine McGee for this ARC, which I received in exchange for my opinion.
3.5 stars.
This was an interesting and unique take on Greek mythology where your Greek God's have gotten with the times and go by other names. But God's will be God's, there are still some hijinks and other things going on behind the scenes. The romance between Julia (!!) and Harry was sweet although there were some parts that I didn't love so much (that proposal!) and of course you have in-fighting as people who have known and been together for eternity will do. this book should definitely have a sequel. would recommend!
3.5 stars.
This was an interesting and unique take on Greek mythology where your Greek God's have gotten with the times and go by other names. But God's will be God's, there are still some hijinks and other things going on behind the scenes. The romance between Julia (!!) and Harry was sweet although there were some parts that I didn't love so much (that proposal!) and of course you have in-fighting as people who have known and been together for eternity will do. this book should definitely have a sequel. would recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing a read.
I enjoyed this book, but I felt like it was more of a set up for the next book than an actual book?
We meet our cast of characters, we see them interact, we see that there is suspicion (or was it fate) on how she met her fiance.
It'd make a fun film or a TV series (I guess something like this aired on Netflix with Jeff Goldblum), but I want some more depth. Watching a back and forth upper-handed fight between a goddess and a mortal(?) was just too simple of a plot for me.
Based on the ending of the book, we're getting book two, which will seem to get the ball rolling on the dramatics and the family spatting.
It's a fun book, but it's not 5 stars original and new.
I enjoyed this book, but I felt like it was more of a set up for the next book than an actual book?
We meet our cast of characters, we see them interact, we see that there is suspicion (or was it fate) on how she met her fiance.
It'd make a fun film or a TV series (I guess something like this aired on Netflix with Jeff Goldblum), but I want some more depth. Watching a back and forth upper-handed fight between a goddess and a mortal(?) was just too simple of a plot for me.
Based on the ending of the book, we're getting book two, which will seem to get the ball rolling on the dramatics and the family spatting.
It's a fun book, but it's not 5 stars original and new.
February 1, 2026
••• ARC REVIEW •••
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
Do I recommend: LOOK it was fun and silly (complimentary) so probably!!
***Available July 7***
I loved the American Royals series and was immediately drawn in the premise of this one (no they have not SAID it was a series but we’re all brilliant here and can smell a setup when we see it, yes?!).
Julia and Harry are a sweet lil couple, happily living on love when a chance encounter with one of Harry’s cousins reveals something he’s been hiding - he is part of a famous family of billionaires. Julia wades into this world of privilege, not realizing one other key detail - Harry’s family is made up of gods. He is actually Ares, and his parents are Zeus and Hera.
INTRIGUE! BETRAYAL! POWER! LUST! RICH PEOPLE BEHAVING BADLY! We *were* missing an amazing makeover montage, which disappointed me to NO END I tell ya. We were ALSO missing a helpful glossary of gods and goddesses with their powers and their book name - Zeus as Bruce and Hera as Tara works for me but what do you mean Valentine made sense as a “modern” name for Aphrodite? Also I don’t think the characters were supposed to be unlikeable but I disliked all of them sooo 🤷🏻♀️
I liked the story well enough and despite its predictability (and CLEAR set up for a sequel) found myself enjoying it overall! I do wish it hadn’t felt like such a setup, and while I understand the need for the full cast of characters I wish we hadn’t had to spend quite so much time getting to know them/their power/their mortal name every time we encountered them.
At the end of the day - fun! Quick! A little repetitive, but me and my goldfish memory probably deserved that tbh. Not YA but has moments where it feels young (put it on my LinkedIn, honestly). Clearly banking on a sequel, WHICH I WILL HAPPILY READ!
Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publiahing for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
Do I recommend: LOOK it was fun and silly (complimentary) so probably!!
***Available July 7***
I loved the American Royals series and was immediately drawn in the premise of this one (no they have not SAID it was a series but we’re all brilliant here and can smell a setup when we see it, yes?!).
Julia and Harry are a sweet lil couple, happily living on love when a chance encounter with one of Harry’s cousins reveals something he’s been hiding - he is part of a famous family of billionaires. Julia wades into this world of privilege, not realizing one other key detail - Harry’s family is made up of gods. He is actually Ares, and his parents are Zeus and Hera.
INTRIGUE! BETRAYAL! POWER! LUST! RICH PEOPLE BEHAVING BADLY! We *were* missing an amazing makeover montage, which disappointed me to NO END I tell ya. We were ALSO missing a helpful glossary of gods and goddesses with their powers and their book name - Zeus as Bruce and Hera as Tara works for me but what do you mean Valentine made sense as a “modern” name for Aphrodite? Also I don’t think the characters were supposed to be unlikeable but I disliked all of them sooo 🤷🏻♀️
I liked the story well enough and despite its predictability (and CLEAR set up for a sequel) found myself enjoying it overall! I do wish it hadn’t felt like such a setup, and while I understand the need for the full cast of characters I wish we hadn’t had to spend quite so much time getting to know them/their power/their mortal name every time we encountered them.
At the end of the day - fun! Quick! A little repetitive, but me and my goldfish memory probably deserved that tbh. Not YA but has moments where it feels young (put it on my LinkedIn, honestly). Clearly banking on a sequel, WHICH I WILL HAPPILY READ!
Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publiahing for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Ungodly Rich by Katharine McGee gave me lots of feelings! Early in the book I wasn’t sure if it was for me. There are many (so many) characters, which absolutely makes sense for a story about a huge billionaire family made up of immortal Greek gods. I have a limited background in mythology, enough to recognize and identify the major players without a lot of depth, but I think a quick refresher would’ve helped me get into the book faster. I thought it was interesting how practically all the gods were included, not just those I learned about in high school. The downside to this thoroughness is that all the gods and goddesses had two names, their mortal name and their actual name. This was very confusing for the first part of the book. I generally dislike books with many characters, and the two name confusion didn’t help.
Things picked up about halfway through, the names finally clicked, and our main girl Julia grows a backbone and becomes someone worth rooting for. Backstabbing, bad behavior, and rivalries ensue.
Overall I found this book very fun, very authentic to the original mythologies with lots of twists, and thought it walks a unique way to modernize the stories. I am rating it 4 stars due to the name confusion and my realization 90% in that it wasn’t going to be a standalone novel. As a practice I do not read books in a series.
Things picked up about halfway through, the names finally clicked, and our main girl Julia grows a backbone and becomes someone worth rooting for. Backstabbing, bad behavior, and rivalries ensue.
Overall I found this book very fun, very authentic to the original mythologies with lots of twists, and thought it walks a unique way to modernize the stories. I am rating it 4 stars due to the name confusion and my realization 90% in that it wasn’t going to be a standalone novel. As a practice I do not read books in a series.
December 21, 2025
This was such a fun and unique read. The concept alone completely hooked me because Greek mythology reimagined as a family of ultra wealthy billionaires in the modern world was fascinating and I knew I had to read it. As a mythology nerd, this was right up my alley, and the modern twist felt fresh and clever.
The city vibes were strong, and I loved how fast paced and over the top the story was. There’s a lot going on, and at times it can feel a bit overwhelming, but honestly, that chaos is part of the fun. It’s a wild ride that never gets boring, and I thought the different elements were really well balanced.
The writing was solid, though I would’ve loved a little more depth, especially when it came to the romance between Julia and Harry/Ares. That said, I understand the romance wasn’t meant to be the central focus, and there was still plenty to enjoy. This book truly has everything: family drama, romance, sex, humor, secrets, and mythology all wrapped into one glossy, dramatic package.
I had a really good time reading this and would absolutely recommend it if you love mythology, high stakes family drama, and a story that is really bold.
Thank you to NetGalley, Katharine McGee, and Crown for the eARC of this book.
The city vibes were strong, and I loved how fast paced and over the top the story was. There’s a lot going on, and at times it can feel a bit overwhelming, but honestly, that chaos is part of the fun. It’s a wild ride that never gets boring, and I thought the different elements were really well balanced.
The writing was solid, though I would’ve loved a little more depth, especially when it came to the romance between Julia and Harry/Ares. That said, I understand the romance wasn’t meant to be the central focus, and there was still plenty to enjoy. This book truly has everything: family drama, romance, sex, humor, secrets, and mythology all wrapped into one glossy, dramatic package.
I had a really good time reading this and would absolutely recommend it if you love mythology, high stakes family drama, and a story that is really bold.
Thank you to NetGalley, Katharine McGee, and Crown for the eARC of this book.
January 26, 2026
I loved the premise, but the execution is clunky and a bit trite. Julia and Harry live a happy, simple life when his past and family suddenly threaten that. Julia finds herself not only in the midst of extreme wealth and status, but also unknowingly caught in a war for power among the infamous Greek deities. Imagine Crazy Rich Asians, except they’re gods and goddesses.
The story is bogged down by introductions and constant reminders of who each entity is, their domain, their magic, their grievances, their lovers, etc. Each chapter ends similarly, with the same threat of ruination, only for each mini-conflict to be solved in the very next chapter, and some of the conflicts are the same, just repeated in a new way. Around the middle, the plot picks up and is fairly interesting, but then, we fall back into the same rote, predictable story. And once you get the end, you realize all of it is just exposition for the next book.
Thank you to Net Galley and Crown for a free e-book in exchange for this honest review.
The story is bogged down by introductions and constant reminders of who each entity is, their domain, their magic, their grievances, their lovers, etc. Each chapter ends similarly, with the same threat of ruination, only for each mini-conflict to be solved in the very next chapter, and some of the conflicts are the same, just repeated in a new way. Around the middle, the plot picks up and is fairly interesting, but then, we fall back into the same rote, predictable story. And once you get the end, you realize all of it is just exposition for the next book.
Thank you to Net Galley and Crown for a free e-book in exchange for this honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC courtesy of NetGalley for an honest review: This was amazingggg, so well written. The concept was so perfectly executed, I’m stunned.
This is such a unique idea, but the delivery was perfection. What a testament to a strong author.
The entire time I read this book I kept thinking of the Will Smith movie Hancock and how I would want to see this book adapted for film. It was amazing and so much more than I ever thought it would.
The depth of the story was just soo well done. I hope there’s a sequel.
Minimal spice, but honestly it didn’t need it. 🌶️
All I can say is READ THIS BOOK!!
This is such a unique idea, but the delivery was perfection. What a testament to a strong author.
The entire time I read this book I kept thinking of the Will Smith movie Hancock and how I would want to see this book adapted for film. It was amazing and so much more than I ever thought it would.
The depth of the story was just soo well done. I hope there’s a sequel.
Minimal spice, but honestly it didn’t need it. 🌶️
All I can say is READ THIS BOOK!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Ungodly Rich was such a fun ride, and a great way to kick-off a new series. I'm already excited for the next one! This kind of novel is Katharine McGee at her best: rich world-building mixed with complex human dynamics. The modern take on Greek mythology is so intriguing; honestly, I only wish there'd been more--more backstory, more development of the oracle idea, more insight into the two years that cemented Julia and Harry. But this is the first book in a series, with several cliffhangers to boot, and I hope that means some of the more will come with future installments.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest assessment of this work.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest assessment of this work.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 ⭐️
I read this authors American Royals series a few years ago and loved it, I was so excited to get my hands on this book!
I love Greek mythology and I really liked how this story took the qualities of the gods and spun it into a modern setting! I’m assuming (I hope!) there will be more to this as well!
It did take me a bit of time to get into the story, but once I got all of the POVs settled (I believe there are 6 of them), I really enjoyed the evolution of the characters and their development!
I read this authors American Royals series a few years ago and loved it, I was so excited to get my hands on this book!
I love Greek mythology and I really liked how this story took the qualities of the gods and spun it into a modern setting! I’m assuming (I hope!) there will be more to this as well!
It did take me a bit of time to get into the story, but once I got all of the POVs settled (I believe there are 6 of them), I really enjoyed the evolution of the characters and their development!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was so much fun! Basic knowledge of Greek mythology recommended, but not essential. You’ll enjoy it if you like stories about rich people behaving badly, scheming, and intrigue. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review!
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September 28, 2025Review to come. Thank you to Crown Publishing for an early copy.
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December 28, 2025Words cannot describe how excited I am for this book! McGee plus Greek myth is a combo I never knew I wanted. My only concern so far is what is with this hideous cover??
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January 25, 20264 stars; review to come July 2026
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