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Lore Olympus #7
Lore Olympus: Volume Seven
Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!
An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities.
This full-color edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This volume collects episodes 153-179 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
An ingenious take on the Greek Pantheon, Lore Olympus is a modern update on the story of Hades and Persephone. Follow the propulsive love story of two Greek gods, told with lavish artwork and contemporary sensibilities.
This full-color edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings Greek mythology into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This volume collects episodes 153-179 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2024
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Rachel Smythe
23 books9,130 followersRachel Smythe | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Webtoon phenomenon Lore Olympus. Debuting on Webtoon Originals in 2018, Lore Olympus captured hearts and minds with its glamorous setting, razor-sharp comedic timing, complex characters in messy relationships, and above all else, its breathtakingly beautiful visuals. Rachel’s craftsmanship and storytelling have seen the series rise to greater and greater success, winning many industry awards, including an Eisner in 2022 & 2023 and an animation adaptation with Jim Henson Studios currently in development.
"IF EYES COULD EAT, LORE OLYMPUS WOULD BE A FEAST." —NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Webtoon phenomenon Lore Olympus. Debuting on Webtoon Originals in 2018, Lore Olympus captured hearts and minds with its glamorous setting, razor-sharp comedic timing, complex characters in messy relationships, and above all else, its breathtakingly beautiful visuals. Rachel’s craftsmanship and storytelling have seen the series rise to greater and greater success, winning many industry awards, including an Eisner in 2022 & 2023 and an animation adaptation with Jim Henson Studios currently in development.
"IF EYES COULD EAT, LORE OLYMPUS WOULD BE A FEAST." —NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
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November 13, 2024
➛ Volume One ★★
➛ Volume Two ★★★
➛ Volume Three ★★★★
➛ Volume Four ★★★
➛ Volume Five ★★★
➛ Volume Six ★★★★
another installment in this beautiful graphic novel series that has very much taken the book community (and the rest of the world) by storm. we follow hades and persephone navigating their relationship, and their own mental health, in a very unforgiving world.
i feel like i can’t say too much with this being volume seven (which feels insane to type btw), but the bright shining light in this installment was seeing persephone going to therapy and talking about her sa. it was really beautiful, and i know it will help a lot of readers of this beloved series, and i just loved it completely.
oh, and seeing hermes and persephone’s past? adored every panel! i also really enjoyed learning more about zeus, poseidon, and hades pasts and the things they were forced to do, too. but besides these things…well, this might not have been my favorite volume, but i absolutely cannot wait for what will come next.
cws from the author at the start of this book: physical + mental abuse, sexual trauma, + toxic relationships
other tw/cw i wrote down: nightmares, threat of sa, cheating in past, talk of infertility, vomit, parents talking about their child’s body, courtroom/trial setting
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✰ read for free on webtoon
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➛ Volume Two ★★★
➛ Volume Three ★★★★
➛ Volume Four ★★★
➛ Volume Five ★★★
➛ Volume Six ★★★★
“Believe me when I tell you, you are not tethered to your abuser.”
another installment in this beautiful graphic novel series that has very much taken the book community (and the rest of the world) by storm. we follow hades and persephone navigating their relationship, and their own mental health, in a very unforgiving world.
i feel like i can’t say too much with this being volume seven (which feels insane to type btw), but the bright shining light in this installment was seeing persephone going to therapy and talking about her sa. it was really beautiful, and i know it will help a lot of readers of this beloved series, and i just loved it completely.
oh, and seeing hermes and persephone’s past? adored every panel! i also really enjoyed learning more about zeus, poseidon, and hades pasts and the things they were forced to do, too. but besides these things…well, this might not have been my favorite volume, but i absolutely cannot wait for what will come next.
cws from the author at the start of this book: physical + mental abuse, sexual trauma, + toxic relationships
other tw/cw i wrote down: nightmares, threat of sa, cheating in past, talk of infertility, vomit, parents talking about their child’s body, courtroom/trial setting
♡ buddy reading this series with Penny
✰ read for free on webtoon
blog | instagram | youtube | wishlist | spotify | amazon
April 2, 2024
i am addicted. i can’t stop reading, guess i won’t be sleeping tonight
March 21, 2024
im currently on chapter 257 and i love this webtoon so much
August 29, 2024
HE CALLED HER HIS WIFE
November 3, 2024
that ending was a solid cliffhanger & the bonus chapter was super cute! (I have the b&n edition; idk if it's in the regular one.) I will forever love the art & vibes of this series despite it feeling messy and discombobulated at times
June 4, 2025
Love this series!
January 17, 2024
I am so far down the rabbit hole for this series!
I hope they publish the rest of the series too.
I hope they publish the rest of the series too.
April 25, 2025
Reading a "Lore Olympus" volume is always so much fun! This is definitely one of my favorite comics/webtoons!
This volume has a lot of chapters that allow the narrative to progress, along with the absolutely hilarious scenes, the sweet moments, the full on heartbreak... and the myth, characteristics that Rachel Smythe has made familiar for her readers. As always, I cannot wait to know what happens next, especially as this volume ends up in a major cliffhanger!
I love the drama, the gossip and the overall craziness of Olympus and its' many characters. But I also love to read the dynamics the author has created, the way myth and legend is incorporated in a story with modern shapes, the way relationships and personalities develop over time. In this volume, I specifically love reading Persephone's scenes with Chiron, in therapy; those were extremely well done, in my opinion.
An added bonus is the fact that every single frame has the most gorgeous art; the colors are gorgeous, the clothes and hair of every character, the scenery... it is all so beautiful and it truly enhances the reading experience!
If you haven't read this webtoon before, I truly recommend it, while reminding everyone that while this is an overall fun story, it still deals with serious themes than can be triggering (but the volumes do include specific trigger warnings)! Having that said, I can't wait to see what happens next! 🩷🩵
P.S. Hermes is a whole mood this entire volume lol 🤣
This volume has a lot of chapters that allow the narrative to progress, along with the absolutely hilarious scenes, the sweet moments, the full on heartbreak... and the myth, characteristics that Rachel Smythe has made familiar for her readers. As always, I cannot wait to know what happens next, especially as this volume ends up in a major cliffhanger!
I love the drama, the gossip and the overall craziness of Olympus and its' many characters. But I also love to read the dynamics the author has created, the way myth and legend is incorporated in a story with modern shapes, the way relationships and personalities develop over time. In this volume, I specifically love reading Persephone's scenes with Chiron, in therapy; those were extremely well done, in my opinion.
An added bonus is the fact that every single frame has the most gorgeous art; the colors are gorgeous, the clothes and hair of every character, the scenery... it is all so beautiful and it truly enhances the reading experience!
If you haven't read this webtoon before, I truly recommend it, while reminding everyone that while this is an overall fun story, it still deals with serious themes than can be triggering (but the volumes do include specific trigger warnings)! Having that said, I can't wait to see what happens next! 🩷🩵
P.S. Hermes is a whole mood this entire volume lol 🤣
October 13, 2024
Kore walking around with Hades' smallest dog tucked into her fur coat is just inexplicably hilarious and one of the reasons why these books continue to delight me. It's the little details in the deceptively simple style. It's the way she's captured the natures of the gods, the gist of their big stories, and turned them into this really gripping, rather soapy, story.
And man, Thanatos is SUCH a HIMBO!
And man, Thanatos is SUCH a HIMBO!
December 13, 2025
Volume 7 was a lot of fun to read. Majority of the book was about the trial of Persephone & her mother Demeter. Zeus acted as the judge & Hades acted as the defending lawyer for Persephone. The storyline was as usual very easy to follow & no doubt it was an entertaining page turner… Looking forward to read Volume 8.
October 12, 2024
My love for this series knows no bounds, I live and breathe it!
October 10, 2025
Court drama in Olympus
Pre-court red carpet drama
Hades' rage-driven true form
Mother-daughter drama
Moustache Hades non-drama with Nyx
What more do you want?این ولوم خیلی مدیون هرمیس و آرکش بود. پسر خوبیه. امیدوارم بتونه کاری کنه که رستگار شه.
Pre-court red carpet drama
Hades' rage-driven true form
Mother-daughter drama
Moustache Hades non-drama with Nyx
What more do you want?این ولوم خیلی مدیون هرمیس و آرکش بود. پسر خوبیه. امیدوارم بتونه کاری کنه که رستگار شه.
February 2, 2024
I have such problems with this piece of work.
I tried to give it a fair chance like I did get this far into it.
I just can not get past some problematic aspects of this WEBTOON comic.
1. The fact that Persephone acts like she’s 13 and is drawn like she’s 12. And the fact Hades acts like her dad gives such incredible ick.
2. It doesn’t follow the original myths at all. Which granted is very much a me problem because of my interest in Greek mythology. Because in the original Greek myths Hades kidnaps Persephone and takes her to the underworld to be his bride against her will. Which is not a fun story but it is the accurate myth. Persephone is very much a prisoner of the underworld belonging to Hades.
3. The story goes absolutely nowhere and runs around in circles and takes forever to get to the point. It’s repetitive and annoying.
Anyway that’s my two cents. Thanks for coming to my review.
I tried to give it a fair chance like I did get this far into it.
I just can not get past some problematic aspects of this WEBTOON comic.
1. The fact that Persephone acts like she’s 13 and is drawn like she’s 12. And the fact Hades acts like her dad gives such incredible ick.
2. It doesn’t follow the original myths at all. Which granted is very much a me problem because of my interest in Greek mythology. Because in the original Greek myths Hades kidnaps Persephone and takes her to the underworld to be his bride against her will. Which is not a fun story but it is the accurate myth. Persephone is very much a prisoner of the underworld belonging to Hades.
3. The story goes absolutely nowhere and runs around in circles and takes forever to get to the point. It’s repetitive and annoying.
Anyway that’s my two cents. Thanks for coming to my review.
March 10, 2025
fav of the series so far
April 1, 2024
I don’t know where 6 became 7 exactly because I go by chapters on WEBTOON. It gets really interesting! Love it!
October 19, 2025
things are really heating up and MAN I live for this drama!
November 28, 2024
the pictures are so pretty but i’m begging the plot to make more sense please
May 25, 2024
Elijo este tomo porque es el último que aparece, pero he acabado por fin Lore Olympus.
Esta historia me acompañó desde finales de 2021, aunque acabé pausándolo en verano de 2022 porque prefería leerlo del tirón y a mí el sistema de lectura semana a semana no suele convencerme. Y aquí estoy, que he hecho una relectura desde el principio a toda prisa porque estaba deseando descubrir cómo acababa.
No tengo mucho que decir, aparte de que es mi retelling favorito de uno de mis mitos favoritos. A veces peca un poco de intentar ser tan reivindicativo que da la sensación de estar forzado, pero es una cosa que no me molesta como para bajarle la nota. Y, ojo, en mi opinión tiene bastantes fallos en la trama, pero como yo pongo nota pensando en lo que me ha gustado y no en criterios objetivos ha tocado darle cinco estrellas y punto.
Bueno, la relación entre Hades y Perséfone me parece preciosa. La manera en la que Hades la toca, la mira y la respeta a mí me ha llegado como si fuera una persona real y no un dibujín azul con la nariz gigante. La evolución de personaje de Perséfone también me ha parecido una maravilla. Vaya ícono, la quiero muchísimo :(( No sé, los he sentido como personas reales y me he emocionado como hacía mucho que no lo hacía con una obra romántica. Me encantan las dinámicas que tienen, y me han tenido suspirando y llorando por lo bonito que me ha parecido ver como su relación se fraguaba y sus interacciones cada vez más blanditas.
Me da mucha pena decir adiós, pero estoy muy contenta de que por fin haya alcanzado su conclusión.
Esta historia me acompañó desde finales de 2021, aunque acabé pausándolo en verano de 2022 porque prefería leerlo del tirón y a mí el sistema de lectura semana a semana no suele convencerme. Y aquí estoy, que he hecho una relectura desde el principio a toda prisa porque estaba deseando descubrir cómo acababa.
No tengo mucho que decir, aparte de que es mi retelling favorito de uno de mis mitos favoritos. A veces peca un poco de intentar ser tan reivindicativo que da la sensación de estar forzado, pero es una cosa que no me molesta como para bajarle la nota. Y, ojo, en mi opinión tiene bastantes fallos en la trama, pero como yo pongo nota pensando en lo que me ha gustado y no en criterios objetivos ha tocado darle cinco estrellas y punto.
Bueno, la relación entre Hades y Perséfone me parece preciosa. La manera en la que Hades la toca, la mira y la respeta a mí me ha llegado como si fuera una persona real y no un dibujín azul con la nariz gigante. La evolución de personaje de Perséfone también me ha parecido una maravilla. Vaya ícono, la quiero muchísimo :(( No sé, los he sentido como personas reales y me he emocionado como hacía mucho que no lo hacía con una obra romántica. Me encantan las dinámicas que tienen, y me han tenido suspirando y llorando por lo bonito que me ha parecido ver como su relación se fraguaba y sus interacciones cada vez más blanditas.
Me da mucha pena decir adiós, pero estoy muy contenta de que por fin haya alcanzado su conclusión.
November 13, 2024
3⭐️
I love this series with EVERY fiber of my being and with EVERY ounce of my heart.
But…
This volume might just have to go down as my least favorite.
Reasons:
✨Several storylines are being dragged out for no good reason and are becoming too difficult to tolerate.
✨Zeus sucks times 1o (and just keeps getting worse).
✨Persephone is still living rent free inside Apollo’s mind after she told him, his friends, and family members that she doesn’t like him (this storyline it the MOST toxic thing about this series and it’s time to wrap it up)!!!
✨A LOT of these characters are starting to suck!!! They are horrible beings doing horrible things and it is becoming insufferable.
✨The petty gossip is getting recycled and borderline boring.
✨This slow burn romance between Persephone and Hades need to end.
✨And my gods. COULD SOMEONE JUST TELL ARTEMIS ABOUT APOLLO, PLEASE?!?! The girl whined this whole book about knowing something being “off” between him and Persephone but not being able to figure it out!!!
Seriously, we are 7 volumes in and the same things just keep happening on repeat…
TIME TO MAKE SOME CHANGES!!! LIKE TODAY!!!
~~~~~~~
*** Pre-Read: ***
Aaahhh. This will be arriving in my arms come Saturday!!!
Oooh how I need this so much!!!
🥰🥰🥰!!!
I love this series with EVERY fiber of my being and with EVERY ounce of my heart.
But…
This volume might just have to go down as my least favorite.
Reasons:
✨Several storylines are being dragged out for no good reason and are becoming too difficult to tolerate.
✨Zeus sucks times 1o (and just keeps getting worse).
✨Persephone is still living rent free inside Apollo’s mind after she told him, his friends, and family members that she doesn’t like him (this storyline it the MOST toxic thing about this series and it’s time to wrap it up)!!!
✨A LOT of these characters are starting to suck!!! They are horrible beings doing horrible things and it is becoming insufferable.
✨The petty gossip is getting recycled and borderline boring.
✨This slow burn romance between Persephone and Hades need to end.
✨And my gods. COULD SOMEONE JUST TELL ARTEMIS ABOUT APOLLO, PLEASE?!?! The girl whined this whole book about knowing something being “off” between him and Persephone but not being able to figure it out!!!
Seriously, we are 7 volumes in and the same things just keep happening on repeat…
TIME TO MAKE SOME CHANGES!!! LIKE TODAY!!!
~~~~~~~
*** Pre-Read: ***
Aaahhh. This will be arriving in my arms come Saturday!!!
Oooh how I need this so much!!!
🥰🥰🥰!!!
May 5, 2024
4.5/5⭐
Amo a Hades y Perséfone, y no se si quiero ser ellos o quiero estar con ellos jajaja
Amo a Hades y Perséfone, y no se si quiero ser ellos o quiero estar con ellos jajaja
March 31, 2024
I have no idea what’s going on but the VIBES are IMMACULATE
October 21, 2024
I always read these in one sitting and get sad when they’re over
June 15, 2025
4.5✨
I read this for free on webtoons but I will end up buying a physical copy because the art is gorgeous. 😍
Honestly these ratings are purely based on vibes. I'm writing these reviews after finishing the entire webtoon so it's hard to pinpoint specific plots and I noted the ratings whilst reading. The story is so good I love the modern spins and twists on greek mythology and their story.
I read this for free on webtoons but I will end up buying a physical copy because the art is gorgeous. 😍
Honestly these ratings are purely based on vibes. I'm writing these reviews after finishing the entire webtoon so it's hard to pinpoint specific plots and I noted the ratings whilst reading. The story is so good I love the modern spins and twists on greek mythology and their story.
January 27, 2024
I'm currently in chapter 233 and oh boy! I love this series.
The art keeps getting better, the writing is more concise (there's still at least one typo per chapter) and the characters are growing strong.
The art keeps getting better, the writing is more concise (there's still at least one typo per chapter) and the characters are growing strong.
April 6, 2024
It was cute as usual, I simply liked it a bit less than the previous volume🫶
Hades and Persephone are so so adorable together, I would love for their relationship to develop moreeee.
The art style never disappoints‼️
Hades and Persephone are so so adorable together, I would love for their relationship to develop moreeee.
The art style never disappoints‼️
December 2, 2024
Another fantastic installment of this series. I don't know how I can be expected to wait until MY for the next volume.
March 2, 2025
şu pislik apollo ve zeus'u vuracak bir vatan evladı yok mu
October 8, 2025
Vol.7 -> Chapter 153-179
I'm here for ALL THE COURT DRAMA LOL.
however that being said, I just feel like this series constantly forgets that there's another big plot that keeps getting pushed aside. I feel like the aftermath of what Apollo did to Persephone was never properly addressed. While it’s true some victims never press charges, Artemis knows something’s up now and considering she is his twin, a lot of readers are frustrated with lack of reaction from her. Out of the ones that do know, I feel like we need more of a reaction or we need Apollo to be held accountable for his actions.
Speaking of Apollo, in the pilot he was just a bad boyfriend iirc. I have no right to tell someone how to write their WT but to turn a god who was a symbol of the arts and medicine into what RS did left a bad taste in my mouth. It’s just my own petty, personal opinion. Sure, Apollo was problematic in legends too but I feel like he could have been left as just a bad boyfriend. Apollo is just not a great villain to be honest in the begining and I'm
Honestly, I'm just thinking that if we include something like sexual assault in a book, we should either avoid making it a central plot point or handle it with greater sensitivity and understanding if we do choose to include it. In this case, it feels like the author could have done better or perhaps omitted the sexual assault altogether. As I mentioned before, it seems to be there primarily to create conflict for Persephone, which feels inadequate or not properly issued.
this is my second time reading this and ofc i am paying attention to other details but the reason LO gets so much Hate is because it's SO POPULAR, literally the N°1 webtoon of the app. The more light you get, the more hate you'll get for your flaws, that's just how things have always worked even before the Internet.
I'm here for ALL THE COURT DRAMA LOL.
however that being said, I just feel like this series constantly forgets that there's another big plot that keeps getting pushed aside. I feel like the aftermath of what Apollo did to Persephone was never properly addressed. While it’s true some victims never press charges, Artemis knows something’s up now and considering she is his twin, a lot of readers are frustrated with lack of reaction from her. Out of the ones that do know, I feel like we need more of a reaction or we need Apollo to be held accountable for his actions.
Speaking of Apollo, in the pilot he was just a bad boyfriend iirc. I have no right to tell someone how to write their WT but to turn a god who was a symbol of the arts and medicine into what RS did left a bad taste in my mouth. It’s just my own petty, personal opinion. Sure, Apollo was problematic in legends too but I feel like he could have been left as just a bad boyfriend. Apollo is just not a great villain to be honest in the begining and I'm
Honestly, I'm just thinking that if we include something like sexual assault in a book, we should either avoid making it a central plot point or handle it with greater sensitivity and understanding if we do choose to include it. In this case, it feels like the author could have done better or perhaps omitted the sexual assault altogether. As I mentioned before, it seems to be there primarily to create conflict for Persephone, which feels inadequate or not properly issued.
this is my second time reading this and ofc i am paying attention to other details but the reason LO gets so much Hate is because it's SO POPULAR, literally the N°1 webtoon of the app. The more light you get, the more hate you'll get for your flaws, that's just how things have always worked even before the Internet.
October 19, 2024
I can’t believe there’s only one more volume😭 I love this series so much. I have a lot of fun in this world and getting to see these characters that are familiar, but also Rachel makes them completely their own💙 I can’t wait for 2025 solely for the fact I will get to grab my final volume of this series and complete it☺️
January 5, 2025
I’m still loving the art and enjoying the overall story, but the episodes included in this volume felt slower moving than some others. It didn’t feel like much happened in this volume, but it seems like next volume might be better based on where this one ended.
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