vr_alyssa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I was a bit doubtful about Lore Olympus as a retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth - mainly because I have been reading a lot of retellings, but most of those were 'serious'. I was worried about the vibe of this series, as it seemed quite child-like. But it is honestly so much fun (!!) - and definitely not child-like in terms of target audience. The deities are the perfect amount of childish and dramatic, the personalities and drawings fit very well. On to volume 2!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
giulianalb99's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5⭐️
Wow. This was just AMAZING.
I discovered WEBTOON a couple of days ago and decided to read this beautiful graphic novel when I downloaded the app and I’m so grateful I did!!!
So Hades has always been one of my favorite Gods from the greek mythology and I loved the way the author changed his and Persephone’s myth in this cute and beautiful retelling! The real myth per se involves kidnapping and I have always thought mythology as something so unfair to women… I loved how it was changed and it was so cute and also super funny!! I find this story so original because the author sticks with mythology but at the same time mixes it all up with real-life problems like Persephone’s insecurities. I’m not really into romance that much but this one… I’m already addicted.
The characters:
<b>Persephone</b> is so cute, I feel like I want to protect her at all costs and I can’t wait for her to develop as a stronger woman; <b>Hades</b> has all this “bad boy” vibes that we all love but he seems like an amazing person, and the dogs??? I just want to marry him😂; his brothers <b>Zeus & Poseidon</b> are so freaking funny; <b>Arthemis & Hera</b> are THE women, they barely appear but omfg I love them so much; <b>Eros</b> seems like such a good friend but he’s a mama’s boy, I hope he changes😂; and <b>Apollo</b> you can go FUCK YOURSELF thank you.
The drawings are so freaking beautiful, like wtf I want to have that much talent😂 I can’t even draw a straight line🫠. I don’t give this first volume 5 stars because this was more like an introduction to the story and its characters and I know I’m going to love the next volumes and I can’t wait to keep on reading.
Can I read this on webtoon? Yes. Am I going to buy the physical copies of this? Also yes.
<b>Before reading this though, I advise you to check the trigger warnings as it contains some topics that might be disturbing (such as SA).</b>
(English is not my first language, if you find any mistakes please let me know).
Wow. This was just AMAZING.
I discovered WEBTOON a couple of days ago and decided to read this beautiful graphic novel when I downloaded the app and I’m so grateful I did!!!
So Hades has always been one of my favorite Gods from the greek mythology and I loved the way the author changed his and Persephone’s myth in this cute and beautiful retelling! The real myth per se involves kidnapping and I have always thought mythology as something so unfair to women… I loved how it was changed and it was so cute and also super funny!! I find this story so original because the author sticks with mythology but at the same time mixes it all up with real-life problems like Persephone’s insecurities. I’m not really into romance that much but this one… I’m already addicted.
The characters:
<b>Persephone</b> is so cute, I feel like I want to protect her at all costs and I can’t wait for her to develop as a stronger woman; <b>Hades</b> has all this “bad boy” vibes that we all love but he seems like an amazing person, and the dogs??? I just want to marry him😂; his brothers <b>Zeus & Poseidon</b> are so freaking funny; <b>Arthemis & Hera</b> are THE women, they barely appear but omfg I love them so much; <b>Eros</b> seems like such a good friend but he’s a mama’s boy, I hope he changes😂; and <b>Apollo</b> you can go FUCK YOURSELF thank you.
The drawings are so freaking beautiful, like wtf I want to have that much talent😂 I can’t even draw a straight line🫠. I don’t give this first volume 5 stars because this was more like an introduction to the story and its characters and I know I’m going to love the next volumes and I can’t wait to keep on reading.
Can I read this on webtoon? Yes. Am I going to buy the physical copies of this? Also yes.
<b>Before reading this though, I advise you to check the trigger warnings as it contains some topics that might be disturbing (such as SA).</b>
(English is not my first language, if you find any mistakes please let me know).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol
rodi_queen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is probably one of my favorite graphic novels.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
dahliae's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
edunbar87's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
lestie4short's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Cursing, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
tabby2920's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I've heard so much about this series on WebToons and I thought to give it a try and I'm glad I did! It provides a very interesting spin on Greek mythology. And I love the watercolor artwork! It is so breathtaking to read through. But Rachel Smythe manages to bring a mythological story into the modern age with yes, romance but with stemming with social issues and themes that are relevant to the contemporary reader.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
ericalynn91's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
One of many in a series. I’m so delighted to read this!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Mental illness, Drug use, and Alcohol
anapthine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Incest, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Cursing, and Bullying
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
fay_wishes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lore Olympus has been in my general area of being on the internet for a long time. I used to be a far more avid fangirl online and in that time Lore Olympus continued to follow me. However, for whatever reason, it just didn’t grab me. I somehow managed to watch a 5-hour long video essay on it, as well as read the first five episodes, and yet it eluded me. That was until I saw the first volume at my local target and my dear book friends suggested for us to read it together. This was a fatal mistake because I tore this book from cover to cover and was done with it after two days. Now I’m a LO maniac and I’m on the hunt for more content, I reinstalled webtoon, I’m looking for fan forums, more video essays. It grabbed me by the heart and now I’m stuck. I can’t escape this life now, I’ve become obsessed and can’t wait for the next volume to drop in July (yeah of course I already know, I told you I’ve been searching). The reimaging of this beloved myth is both creative and captivating, the art style is unmatched, and while a little cringe at times the writing is lighthearted and fun. You can trust and believe that I will be watching the show as soon as it drops.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Rape
Moderate: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Mental illness