VOLUME ONE: 384 pages
This volume collects episodes 1–25 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
GENRE:
Romance + Modern Day Greek Mythology
SYNOPSIS:
A hot modern take on an ancient Greek Myth about two literal star crossed lovers and everyone that comes in between them.
Hades & Persephone's journey towards their love story. Filled with hot gossip, drama, romance, comedy, betrayal, and amazing
graphics curated by the one and only Rachel Smythe.
AWARDS:
• HUGO AWARD FINALIST + ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: “What Scott Pilgrim did for Canadian slackers, Lore Olympus does
for the Greek pantheon, while being so beautiful that you know Aphrodite is just staring daggers in its direction.”—Kieron Gillen,
co-creator of The Wicked + The Divine
• EISNER WINNER: This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a
sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
CRITICS:
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this
stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short
story from creator Rachel Smythe.
REVIEWS:
New York Times:
"If eyes could eat, [Lore Olympus] would be a feast."
Chandrima Deb: This was truly a LIFE CHANGING BOOK. The first of many within the Lore Olympus collection.
Goodreads:
A great retelling of Hades and Persephone, with a modern perspective. The author created a graphic novel format with beautiful art and illustrations
Coffee, Book, and Candle:
Recommends this story to people who like retellings of Greek mythology, slow-burn romance, and powerful female characters.