Review: Lore Olympus Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe

This volume contains chapters 180-206 of the webtoon comic.  This volume continues with Persephone’s trial and punishment for her act of wrath in the mortal world. The trial was very interesting and thrilling because we see Hades really stand up to his brother. The fall out from this trial was devastating for Persephone and Hades … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe

Review: Lore Olympus Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe

This book contains chapters 153-179 of the webtoon comic.  In this volume, we pick up with Persephone trying to fix Minthe, but it doesn’t really work. Since Persephone is struggling so much, she attends therapy for the first time and actually starts to work through the trauma of being raped and the stress her mother … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume Seven by Rachel Smythe

Review: Lore Olympus Volume Six by Rachel Smythe

This volume collects chapter 127-152  of the Webtoon comic.  This picks up right where the previous chapter left off with Zeus trying to arrest Persephone. Hades isn’t having any of it though and moves her into his place to protect her. While they are in the Underworld, we see Hera help Persephone with Apollo, Artemis … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume Six by Rachel Smythe

Review: Lore Olympus Volume 5 by Rachel Smythe

This volume collects episodes 103-126 of the Webtoon comic.  In this volume, Persephone starts her first day of work in the underworld, Hades and Minthe finally break up, and blackmail is gathered against Persephone.  We previously saw Hades struggling with the toxic relationship he was in with Minthe but after the events at the end … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume 5 by Rachel Smythe

Review: Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe

This volume collects episodes 76-102 of the Webtoon comic.  This was another emotional volume. Persephone is still dealing with trauma but we do finally see her start to set boundaries and stand up for herself. She is no longer hiding behind others and I loved watching her put Apollo in his place. Persephone has grown … More Review: Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe

Review: Lore Olympus Volumes 2 and 3 by Rachel Smythe

Trigger Warnings: sexual trauma, mental abuse, toxic relationships Ugh I adore these two! Hades is trying so hard to take care of Persephone and not fall in love with her! I just loved all the pining and arguments he was having with himself. I love revisiting the beginning of this series because it reminds me of … More Review: Lore Olympus Volumes 2 and 3 by Rachel Smythe

Review: Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe

Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, physical and mental abuse, toxic relationships  This book covers episodes 1-25 of the webtoons comic.  This is a wonderful retelling of Hades and Persephone’s story. This is mostly told from Persephone’s POV and how she is struggling to finally have a life now that she is away from her controlling mother. … More Review: Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe