A review by dogoodwithbooks
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

Enjoyed the first volume and would read the other books in the series. I haven’t read a whole lot of Greek mythology retellings prior to this book, and I think Smythe does a good job of explaining the roles of the characters in this story as well as convey information behind some of the more notable tales of Greek mythology. It is a rather dark retelling, so I would advise to check out content warnings before deciding to read it or not. While you don’t get as much of Hades and Persephone’s relationship, you do get a nice build-up to their relationship as well as some pretty cute moments. If you want a starter book to get into Greek mythology retellings and you don’t mind the book not entirely be about Hades and Persephone, you might enjoy Lore Olympus Volume 1.
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