I used to read web comics a lot when I was in college. About a year ago, I binge-read Lore Olympus, a comic on the Webtoon app, and then became a loyal reader of updates, buying coins for fast passes on the regular. Lore Olympus went on hiatus a few months ago, but Season 2 starts this weekend, and I am so excited.
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The summary:
Witness what the gods do…after dark. The friendships and the lies, the gossip and the wild parties, and of course, forbidden love. Because it turns out, the gods aren’t so different from us after all, especially when it comes to their problems. Stylish and immersive, this is one of mythology’s greatest stories — The Taking of Persephone — as it’s never been told before.
Lore Olympus is the story of Hades and Persephone. This weekend, I reread Season 1 in preparation for Season 2’s start this weekend. This is a lovely, semi-modern retelling with all of the Greek gods and goddesses (and demigods and more) I know and love. The sexual and romantic tension between these two is killer from the start. This adaptation, masterfully crafted by Rachel Smythe, isn’t only romantic and fun, but also deals with tough topics like sexual assault, abusive relationships, and gaslighting.
The artwork is gorgeous, both cartoony and a little realistic. I love the Underworld scenes the most. I also love how in the world of the gods, the characters wear modern clothing and use technology. When they visit the mortal realm, they’re in classical Greece.
I do consider reading graphic novels to be reading, but I did not count this one on my Goodreads as it’s a little hard to track what a “book” is. I suppose I could count Season 1, which took me last weekend to reread, as a book. However, then when I’m reading Season 2, it will take me months to finish, and I feel a reread is always necessary once all of the episodes are up to make things more cohesive.
I absolutely can’t wait for Season 2! If you like Greek mythology and graphic novels, I really recommend reading this comic. And if comics aren’t your style but you enjoy cartoons, keep on the lookout. The Jim Henson Company has partnered with Webtoon and it looks like an animated series is in the works.
Nadene
I am glad you enjoyed it 😊
Empress DJ
You create such cool posts – I covet your mad skillz!
Kate
Aww, thank you!
Whispering Stories
Glad you liked it. Unfortunately, I’m not into mythology or graphic novels. Fab post though.
The Coloring Book Nook
Glad you liked it.
Megan | Bookstacks 'n Golden Moms
I never got into web toons but I absolutely love anything about Hades and Persephone. I may have to give this a go 🙂
yourwordsmyink
I love the art style! Lore Olympus is one of my fave webtoons!
Kate
It’s so good!! 😍
Allie Bock
I’ll have to check webtoons out!!
vidya
i think i will love this one!! so thanks for the intro
Kate
I hope you read and love it! 💓
Robin Loves Reading
Ordinarily I would say that this is not my genre, but I am finding that I am stretching out with my reading. So I really did enjoy your review.
Lore Olympus Volume 1 by Rachel Smythe Review - Bitch Bookshelf
[…] I’ve shared on my blog before how much I love the Webtoon comic Lore Olympus by Rachel Smyth… Recently, Lore Olympus Volume 1 was published in a hardcover graphic novel format. Revisiting the early chapters of one of my favorite comics was such a pleasure and I am glad to own this gorgeous copy. […]