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mattiedancer's Reviews (126)
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
Writing & Art Style: 5⭐️/5
I think this is one of the most gorgeous graphic novels I’ve owned in a while. Smythe presents us with a beautiful cast of literally colourful gods and goddesses who, at all times, are gorgeously bright and stunning. Her use of motifs through the art is stunning and brilliant, even when our MC was going through a traumatic event. Her way of making a horrific act somehow beautiful, the way she presented it in both prose and art, is a feat to be applauded.
Characters: 5⭐️/5
Only at a few sections did I feel the characters lose any sense of development. It was such a fleeting feeling that presented a nearly perfect creation of characters who feel alive at almost every turn of the story. I love that it focused on more than just Persephone and Hades, as it gave the audience a fuller understanding of Olympus and this Greek-god-inhabiting world we’re flung into. I fell in love with Hades, thought Poisedon’s fickleness hilarious, and laughed, out loud, at several moments with Zeus and Hera. I love the literally bright characters so deeply.
Plot: 4.5⭐️/5
The plot felt well-paced and developed. I do think that, while the later story draws in the other characters beautifully (as seen on the Webtoon), I think this is the only thing that felt a bit underdeveloped in the current book – and only slightly. I would have loved to see more of a reason to jump around to other characters (even though I know it’s coming in the next installment). Overall, it was highly enjoyable (and sometimes, quite funny).
Who Should Read This Book?
- Anyone who loves graphic novels or manga
- Anyone who likes modern spins on mythology
- Anyone who is a fan of Greek mythology, specifically
- Anyone who loves a beautiful, healthy love story
Content Warnings?
- Sexual assault, harrassment, rape, sexual content
Post-Reading Rating: 5⭐️/5
I honestly immediately looked up the Webtoon version of it because I was so interested in reading more. Definitely loved.
Final Rating: 4.75⭐️/5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship
Main character is unable to say no during sex and does not consent to several sexual activities, including pictures. Author notes this at beginning of book.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Self harm
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great read, predictable but rewarding love story, and lots of references to video games and 80s culture.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love the way the author plays with fairy tales. The connections are teased out a great deal more in the book than the TV series (and video game, to an extent). That being said, I would love a fantasy world that didn't rely heavily on misogyny.
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
