Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

75 reviews

infjkiki's review

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse

lavenderism's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual assault

queen_melliott's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Rape

rubisbooknook's review

dark funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow! I became immediately obsessed with this series! I am so incredibly invested in Hades and Persephone’s love story now. First of all the look and style of this graphic novel is gorgeous. It’s done so well that even if I didn’t love the story I would keep the books as beautiful artwork. But the content of the story is JUST as good. There are a lot of Hades and Persephone inspired books out there and I think Lore Olympus officially became my favorite and it’ll be hard to top it. It is a modern retelling of Hades and Persephone’s story from Greek Mythology with a full cast of Greek gods and goddesses as side characters. I love the depiction of the characters. Hades is the perfect brooding if somewhat awkward grump to Persephone’s young and naive sunshine. Their story is so wholesome and adorable and gives me such a warm feeling, plus their slow burn has me hooked! The humor is also great, like with the sibling relationship between Hades, Zeus, and Apollo which is hilarious! But at the same time, the book doesn’t stray away from the dark side of mythology and gives you that as well, through both satire and genuine issues experienced by our main characters. I flew through this first volume and already picked up the next one. This is definitely a new favorite!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

marie_soleilh's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

This is story is an emotional rollercoaster! The art is truly beautiful and I quickly found myself fully immersed in the story. Although there are some challenging parts to read, I love most of the characters (especially Eros, Hades, and Persephone) and became quickly attached to them. I read this story through the webtoon website first, and had to pick up the print version because I immediately wanted to re-read it. I would recommend the print version since it has extra/exclusive chapters!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic friendship

The theme of sexual violence is very present in this series, so please be advised before reading (it is still a great story though and I recommend it to anyone trying to heal from their own wounds)

rin_kate_katie's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexism

raphynette's review

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Rape

Moderate: Toxic relationship

celery's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Cursing, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Stalking, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, Rape, and Toxic relationship

feedyourbrain's review

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence

duckleberryferry's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Panic attacks/disorders