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avialaeleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, and Stalking
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this one! It’s kind of like a soap opera, but it’s Greek mythology. I really, really wish someone would punch Apollo in the face for being an absolute creep. But that’s really my only complaint about this book. I loved the drama and I adore Persephone to no end! Lore Olympus vol 2 is getting a four stars from me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Toxic friendship
yellowbinge's review against another edition
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Rape, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content and Stalking
typedtruths's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
gattolino_nn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Rachel Smythe does a really good job of taking myths and adjusting them into her own world. There is the obvious Hades and Persephone myth that we follow, but on top of that myth there are smaller myths sprinkled in and mentioned that makes everything feel more alive, but at the same time Rachel Smythe is creating new moments and conflicts that were never in a myth.
Speaking of conflicts, this volume does a lot to setting up for upcoming conflicts for the following volumes. There's also a lot of staple moments and personalities of characters that have been introduced in this volume and I can't wait to see how these personalities and characterisations grow over the volumes.
I liked the series but there isn't much more I can say. There was a lot of set up and the beginnings of Persephone dealing with what Apollo had done to her in the first book, so whilst a bit did happen we are still waiting for the fruits of what has been sown. In saying that if you know some of the Greek myths you can guess where these volumes may go or some future conflicts.
Speaking of conflicts, this volume does a lot to setting up for upcoming conflicts for the following volumes. There's also a lot of staple moments and personalities of characters that have been introduced in this volume and I can't wait to see how these personalities and characterisations grow over the volumes.
I liked the series but there isn't much more I can say. There was a lot of set up and the beginnings of Persephone dealing with what Apollo had done to her in the first book, so whilst a bit did happen we are still waiting for the fruits of what has been sown. In saying that if you know some of the Greek myths you can guess where these volumes may go or some future conflicts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Rape and Sexual harassment
saracat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was fun to reread this after so long - originally read online as a webcomic.
Overall, I’m still liking Smythe’s art style and how she conveys things with colors, style, etc. And I appreciate especially how Hades is processing his feelings towards Persephone and even states that he doesn’t feel like love is possible at this point with how little he knows about her.
Overall, I’m still liking Smythe’s art style and how she conveys things with colors, style, etc. And I appreciate especially how Hades is processing his feelings towards Persephone and even states that he doesn’t feel like love is possible at this point with how little he knows about her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
audelidou's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A solid second volume! The drawings are still beautiful, the characters fun to follow, the story well written. There are some pacing issues here and there, in my opinion, but nothing too bad or distracting. I'm excited to read the other volumes!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Rape
amandapanda27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I like Episode 47 with Hades writing the letter. There's just something about him writing down his feelings for Persephone that is so nice. I don't agree with him going back to Minthe; she so clearly saw what she's missing and tries to crawl her way back. I also like one of the last panels in Episode 29 with Hera "silently plotting", which is pretty much what all the gods do when met with displeasure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Minor: Rape
scarlettereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
💐💐💐💐💐 Five bouquets of Spring flowers!
There’s something so special about Lore Olympus. It’s gut wrenchingly honest at its heart, all while being funny, clever, and beautifully drawn.
I can’t get enough of it. I wish I’d bought the Illumicrate editions when I could’ve.
There’s something so special about Lore Olympus. It’s gut wrenchingly honest at its heart, all while being funny, clever, and beautifully drawn.
I can’t get enough of it. I wish I’d bought the Illumicrate editions when I could’ve.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment