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Lore Olympus: Volume One

by Rachel Smythe

384 pages 2021 Graphic Novel, Fantasy Romance, Mythology Retelling 🌶️🌶️ Mild Standalone

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The Vibe

Persephone is a young goddess who arrives in Olympus expecting college life. Instead she meets Hades — blue-skinned, misunderstood king of the Underworld — and stumbles into a world of divine politics, jealous gods, and a connection neither of them expected. The Webtoon sensation that redefined mythology retellings.

Spice Check

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Mild — suggestive scenes and slow-building tension.

Content Heads-Up

Sexual assault (addressed)
Trauma
Toxic family
Power dynamics

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

No graphic novel format
Need high spice
Mythology retellings aren't for you

Ending: Continuing series

Pacing: Medium

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Gorgeous Emotional Slow Burn Dark Undertones

Tropes: Hades and Persephone Age Gap Found Family Power Imbalance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read the Webtoon first?

No — the print volumes collect and enhance the Webtoon.

How many volumes are there?

Six volumes total completing the story.

Is the art style consistent?

It evolves beautifully across volumes.

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