Electric Idol

Katee Robert

Electric Idol

Katee Robert
64 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2022

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

Psyche is a fashion and lifestyle influencer who actively campaigns for size inclusivity within the rigid social structures of Olympus. As one of Demeter’s daughters, she keenly observes power dynamics but prefers to avoid the political spotlight whenever possible. She is resourceful, fiercely protective of her family, and works hard to maintain her body confidence despite facing prejudice.

Key Relationships

Husband of Convenience to Eros Ambrosia

Daughter of Demeter

Younger Sister of Persephone Dimitriou

Younger Sister of Callisto Dimitriou

Older Sister of Eurydice Dimitriou

Target of Aphrodite

Marriage Prospect of Zeus/Perseus Kasios

Eros is the son of Aphrodite and operates as her primary fixer and enforcer. His violent reputation causes most of Olympus to fear him, socially isolating him and damaging his self-worth. Beneath his dangerous public persona, he deeply resents his mother's control and harbors a desire to experience authentic connection.

Key Relationships

Husband of Convenience to Psyche Dimitriou

Son of Aphrodite

Close Friend of Helen Kasios

Childhood Friend of Zeus/Perseus Kasios

Persephone is Psyche's older sister who recently fled the upper city to avoid an arranged marriage to the previous Zeus. Now living in the lower city with Hades, she is deeply suspicious of Eros's motives. She shares a strong bond of trust with her sisters and is always ready to defend them.

Key Relationships

Wife of Hades

Older Sister of Psyche Dimitriou

Daughter of Demeter

Sister of Eurydice Dimitriou

Distrustful Sister-in-Law of Eros Ambrosia

Aphrodite is an influential member of the Thirteen and Eros's controlling mother. She holds a bitter rivalry with Demeter and uses her power to enforce strict, conventional beauty standards across Olympus. She is vain, entirely willing to commit murder to maintain her social standing, and treats her son as a weapon.

Key Relationships

Mother of Eros Ambrosia

Political Rival of Demeter

Demeter is a powerful member of the Thirteen responsible for the city-state's agricultural sector. She is an intensely ambitious mother who actively tries to arrange political marriages for her daughters to consolidate power. Despite her ruthless maneuvering, she genuinely values her children and provides them with a warm home environment.

Key Relationships

Mother of Eurydice Dimitriou

Political Rival of Aphrodite

Political Ally of Zeus/Perseus Kasios

Perseus is the newly appointed Zeus, having inherited the hereditary title after his father's death. He is a stern young leader trying to secure his precarious political position among the Thirteen. He views marriage as a strategic necessity rather than a romantic endeavor and demands absolute respect for his title.

Key Relationships

Older Brother of Helen Kasios

Older Brother of Eris Kasios

Childhood Friend of Eros Ambrosia

Political Ally of Demeter

Supporting Characters

Callisto is the eldest Dimitriou sister, known for her ferocious temper and disregard for social norms. She is openly contemptuous of the political elite in Olympus. Underneath her aggressive exterior, she holds a deep loyalty to her siblings and is entirely willing to sacrifice her own peace to protect them.

Key Relationships

Older Sister of Psyche Dimitriou

Daughter of Demeter

Older Sister of Persephone Dimitriou

Older Sister of Eurydice Dimitriou

Helen is Perseus's younger sister and a prominent socialite in Olympus. She uses an extroverted, glamorous persona to survive the dangerous politics of the city. She functions as a rare, loyal friend to Eros and is willing to support him despite the potential political fallout from his actions.

Key Relationships

Younger Sister of Zeus/Perseus Kasios

Sister of Eris Kasios

Close Friend of Eros Ambrosia

Eurydice is the youngest daughter of Demeter. She is described as gentle and beautiful, having recently survived a political crisis that nearly caused a war between the upper and lower city.

Key Relationships

Younger Sister of Psyche Dimitriou

Daughter of Demeter

Hades is a fallen Olympian leader who rules over the lower city. He provides sanctuary and support to his wife, Persephone, and acts as an imposing political ally for the Dimitriou family.

Key Relationships

Brother-in-Law of Psyche Dimitriou

Eris is one of the Kasios siblings. She uses feigned intoxication to help Psyche escape an uncomfortable matchmaking situation, demonstrating her quiet awareness of Olympus's social currents.

Key Relationships

Younger Sister of Zeus/Perseus Kasios

Acquaintance of Psyche Dimitriou

Hermes is Olympus's messenger and a discreet intermediary for the elite. She maintains strict neutrality and confidentiality when delivering sensitive communications between adversaries.

Key Relationships

Hired Associate of Eros Ambrosia

Messenger for Psyche Dimitriou

Orpheus is the brother of Apollo and Eurydice's ex-boyfriend. His past actions endangered Eurydice, making him deeply unpopular with the Dimitriou sisters and their protective allies.

Key Relationships

Ex-Boyfriend of Eurydice Dimitriou

Juliette is a size-inclusive fashion designer living in the lower city. She left the upper city due to Aphrodite's influence but continues to create designs that Psyche champions on social media.

Key Relationships

Designer for Psyche Dimitriou

Oppressed by Aphrodite