Lore Olympus, Book 1
Synopsis: Experience the propulsive love story of two Greek gods—Hades and Persephone—brought to life with lavish artwork and an irresistible contemporary voice.
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of mythology’s most well-known stories from creator Rachel Smythe. Featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story, Smythe’s original Eisner-nominated web-comic Lore Olympus brings the Greek Pantheon into the modern age with this sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This volume collects episodes 1-25 of the #1 WEBTOON comic, Lore Olympus.
Review: I didn’t know this comic at all, but after Gilwen offered it to me, I was very intrigued! And I love mythology, so how could I resist it?
We follow Persephone and Hades. Persephone finds herself for the first time among the other gods on Olympus, after having spent her life on Earth. Everything is different. And when she meets Hades at a party, a man everyone has warned her about, she doesn’t expect to feel a spark.
I really had a good time with this book, which is quite thick and the ending made me really want to find out what happens next. Persephone is endearing in her naivety and freshness, Hades seems very lonely to her, but yet, he also seems to have a big heart too.
I can’t wait to read the next volume!
Lover of Romance
Lovely review you have of this one here! I know some content creators that have really loved this one so I am happy it worked so well for you. I don’t really like illustration, but maybe one day I will brave this one and pick it up.
Felicity Grace Terry
Looking at the cover I wouldn’t have guessed that this was a ‘mythological’ read featuring Persephone and Hades. That you were left wanting more speaks volumes.
Blodeuedd
Ohhh cute. I want this
Mary Kirkland
I like Greek mythology too so that sounds great.
Anne - Books of My Heart
Interesting read. I just read Amanda Bouchet’s latest which is using the same mythology world.
Carole @ Carole's Random Life
I have read a lot of rave reviews for this one. I may have to check it out someday.
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
This sounds gorgeous and I love stories about the Greek gods!
Carole Rae
Ooo! Fun!