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Lore Olympus 1 by Rachel Smythe

23 reviews

wildbookbear's review against another edition

fast-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? Yes

3.0

Kinda just the mythical gods doing what they do, but I did enjoy the authors way of telling the story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying and Sexual assault

fableharted's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Rape, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse

witte_jasmijn's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

The artist did an amazing job, beautiful drawings and colour use. Story broke my heart. Can't wait to order the next one.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

varaht's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Police brutality, Rape, Stalking, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Confinement

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

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful mysterious relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Always obsessed with a Hades & Persephone retelling and this one has such beautiful art to go along with the story. I thought the pictures were breath-taking and the story was interesting so far.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Trafficking, and Sexual violence

ky001113's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity and Rape

Moderate: Death, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

Minor: Blood

vr_alyssa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? No

4.0

I was a bit doubtful about Lore Olympus as a retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth - mainly because I have been reading a lot of retellings, but most of those were 'serious'. I was worried about the vibe of this series, as it seemed quite child-like. But it is honestly so much fun (!!) - and definitely not child-like in terms of target audience. The deities are the perfect amount of childish and dramatic, the personalities and drawings fit very well. On to volume 2! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Confinement, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Sexual content

sirenricobooks's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Bullying and Confinement

cassiecraycray's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

This story is beautiful. The artwork is amazing.
I absolutely love Persephone and Hades, they are so adorable and their interactions so sweet. 
I think its amazing how she's portraying the different gods and goddess. She's flipped the script on how some are portrayed, Hera isn't some cruel goddess in this story. It's refreshing and wonderful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Toxic friendship, Blood, Bullying, and Toxic relationship