Week 49 Review: Lore Olympus: Volume 3

From Goodreads:

Witness what the gods do after dark in the third volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short storyfrom creator Rachel Smythe.

"It is natural for a King to be curious about his future Queen. . . ."

All of Olympus-and the Underworld-are talking about the God of the Dead and the sprightly daughter of Demeter. But despite the rumors of their romance, Hades and Persephone have plenty to navigate on their own.

Since coming to Olympus, Persephone has struggled to be the perfect maiden goddess. Her attraction to Hades has only complicated the intense burden of the gods' expectations. And after Apollo's assault, Persephone fears she can no longer bury the intense feelings of hurt and love that she's worked so hard to hide.

As Persephone contemplates her future, Hades struggles with his past, falling back into toxic habits in Minthe's easy embrace. With all the mounting pressure and expectations-of their family, friends, and enemies-both Hades and Persephone tell themselves to deny their deepest desires, but the pull between them is too tempting, too magnetic. It's fate.

This full-color edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic Lore Olympus brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 50-75 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

My Review:
I loved reading these episodes again! I'm just so thrilled that this webtoon is being traditionally published, to see how things lay out on a page instead of scrolling down on a screen. And of course, the bonus chapter is always something that I love to see! 

This collection of episodes has one of my favourite lines, that she's a beautiful woman who needs money for beautiful woman stuff. I just absolutely adore this line, its hilarious, and I just can't get enough of it, even having read it 3 times!

This is the chunk of episodes that we learn more about the Underworld, and how it works, which was fascinating. It's also when Persephone starts to think about what she wants-and that she doesn't want to be a part of TGOEM. That moment with Eros, as well as seeing the continuation of his story...there were some emotional moments here! 

Oh, that bonus chapter! I loved how he yeeted that guy, that was so much fun. It was really great just to see the two of them hanging out, they have so much going on in the main episodes, that it was great to just have this moment. But there was that comment that he made, and her reaction of it, that will be explained, but that was an impactful moment! Can't wait for those who are just reading these physically to find out! 

Loved reading this collection, and I can't wait for the 4th volume! 

Author: Rachel Smythe
Series: Lore Olympus Volumes #3
Read: December 4th, 2022
Source: Library 
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a 2022 Retelling Reading Challenge 2022 Book  and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Book!
Publisher: Del Rey
Published: October 11th 2022

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars