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A review by margaret
Persephone by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky
4.0
This graphic novel retelling of the Persephone myth from Greek mythology is set in a fantasy world that’s divided between the underworld of Hades and a kingdom called Éleusis. Persephone, daughter of the magician Demeter, doesn’t think she’s anything special until she’s dragged into the underworld and embarks on a quest to discover the secrets of her identity.
This book felt like a Studio Ghibli film and I adored it! Ever since getting into the musical Hadestown a few months ago, I’ve wanted to read everything Greek mythology-related I can get my hands on, and this book delivered. Offering a different twist on a familiar story, this book focused on Persephone’s journey of self-discovery and coming-of-age. If you’re familiar with the Persephone myth, you’ll still be surprised by where this story goes! Sweet, hopeful, and surprisingly heartwarming (given the setting), Persephone is just the book for a fantasy and mythology nerd like me.
This book felt like a Studio Ghibli film and I adored it! Ever since getting into the musical Hadestown a few months ago, I’ve wanted to read everything Greek mythology-related I can get my hands on, and this book delivered. Offering a different twist on a familiar story, this book focused on Persephone’s journey of self-discovery and coming-of-age. If you’re familiar with the Persephone myth, you’ll still be surprised by where this story goes! Sweet, hopeful, and surprisingly heartwarming (given the setting), Persephone is just the book for a fantasy and mythology nerd like me.