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Lore Olympus #11
Lore Olympus: Volume Eleven
The finale of Lore Olympus has arrived! Witness Hades and Persephone’s modern, romantic reimagining in this gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award–winning comic—now including a never-before-seen bonus short story!
“It’s time to set things right.”
The race is on to save the Mortal Realm, but tragedy strikes when Kronos hijacks Morpheus’s body and kidnaps Hades. Now alone and unsure of the right way forward, Persephone is called to a leadership meeting of the gods, only to find that Apollo can manipulate her powers. He claims the spectacle proves that in order to save humanity she must marry him.
Before Persephone can even consider this cursed deal, Hera steps forward with a different solution: She will offer herself to Kronos in order to gain access to old Tartarus, wherein they’ll be able to destroy the titan, save their captured friends, and restore Persephone’s control over spring. Though the plan is risky, the gods agree it is the only path, and watch as the two goddesses descend into the depths to confront Kronos.
Meanwhile, Hades awakens in his worst nightmare, transported back in time—and right into his father’s clutches. Tortured and made to feel small, Hades thinks there is no way to escape until he meets the prisoner Kronos has been using to control the other gods. With the young goddess’s help, Hades finally finds the strength to face the titan. Combined with Persephone and Hera’s efforts, they are able to end Kronos’s influence over Olympus once and for all.
But Kronos is not the only danger the gods face. Apollo is revealed to be receiving aid from Olympus’s original tyrant, Ouranos, and the Primordial God has come to collect on the debt that arrogant Apollo owes him. And if Ouranos is unleashed once more, it will be the end of everything . . .
Can Hades and Persephone find their way back to each other and stop Apollo before he destroys the realms in his dangerous quest for power?
This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This final volume collects episodes 261–280 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
“It’s time to set things right.”
The race is on to save the Mortal Realm, but tragedy strikes when Kronos hijacks Morpheus’s body and kidnaps Hades. Now alone and unsure of the right way forward, Persephone is called to a leadership meeting of the gods, only to find that Apollo can manipulate her powers. He claims the spectacle proves that in order to save humanity she must marry him.
Before Persephone can even consider this cursed deal, Hera steps forward with a different solution: She will offer herself to Kronos in order to gain access to old Tartarus, wherein they’ll be able to destroy the titan, save their captured friends, and restore Persephone’s control over spring. Though the plan is risky, the gods agree it is the only path, and watch as the two goddesses descend into the depths to confront Kronos.
Meanwhile, Hades awakens in his worst nightmare, transported back in time—and right into his father’s clutches. Tortured and made to feel small, Hades thinks there is no way to escape until he meets the prisoner Kronos has been using to control the other gods. With the young goddess’s help, Hades finally finds the strength to face the titan. Combined with Persephone and Hera’s efforts, they are able to end Kronos’s influence over Olympus once and for all.
But Kronos is not the only danger the gods face. Apollo is revealed to be receiving aid from Olympus’s original tyrant, Ouranos, and the Primordial God has come to collect on the debt that arrogant Apollo owes him. And if Ouranos is unleashed once more, it will be the end of everything . . .
Can Hades and Persephone find their way back to each other and stop Apollo before he destroys the realms in his dangerous quest for power?
This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.
This final volume collects episodes 261–280 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.
448 pages, Paperback
First published October 6, 2026
About the author
Rachel Smythe
26 books9,475 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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⸺ ♾️ stars 💒 ⟢
"No matter what, I will find my way back to you. If there is water, I will build a ship. If our love is forgotten, I will fall for you all over again. If I must live as a mortal, I will die in your arms and return home once more. No matter what erebus, the fates, or the universe has planned for us, I will find my way back to you."
⤿ While this review does not contain any unnecessary spoilers and can be read without any prior knowledge of the series, small mentions of abuse, sexual assault, and trauma are present (albeit without details), so please be advised if any of those might be a triggering topic for you.
I'm not ready to say goodbye...
As I've scarcely mentioned in the past, somewhere between one post and another, writing reviews isn't always easy for me. Besides the usual struggle with english as a whole, and my inherent affliction with self-doubt, I think no mutual of mine will end up surprised if I admit that I'm an extremely anxious and harsh critic when it comes to my own voice. I re-read my reviews multiple times, at least five if not another dozen more, when something particularly doesn't seem to click. I edit them often, some end up deleted after a couple of months or so, but despite every little bad moment and hour spent wondering if anyone really finds my opinion interesting enough to read, I undoubtedly love writing.
And it's obvious that Rachel Smythe loves being an artist as well.
I know every piece of work deserves its own slice of constructive criticism. I know Lore Olympus was the talk of the hour for a good while in the past, and I'm not denying in any way that this story might be far away from both perfection and general expectations, considering its vast popularity, but. Sigh. It's 01:33am at the time I'm writing my thoughts down, I should be sleeping (no one will see this post until morning anyway), and yet - I can't, I just can't. Although I'll never admit to people who know me in real life, I'm extremely tender and emotional on the inside. Breaking my heart comes with childlike ease, and Lore Olympus did just that. It took my heart, cradled it gently, gave it a tentative caress, and then squeezed it like a freshly juiced piece of fruit. I'm in shambles. And when I'm feeling like this, I desperately need to let it out. Somehow, somewhere. Like right now.
Lore Olympus is a story about many things. A loose retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone. A fun, partially modern spin with comedic undertones about Greek gods and their backgrounds. But most of all, Lore Olympus is a story about love. True, unconditional love. Overcoming trauma, the painful, multi-generational circle of abuse, women finding their own power and independence amongst those who try to exploit them, friendship, and last but not least: self-acceptance.
I don't even know how to approach this topic. Persephone's story is one I can't help but wish I discovered sooner. In the span of two hundred eighty chapters, this petite, pink-skinned goddess of spring with big eyes conquered my affection like no other. She's the epitome of who I always wished to be but never completely achieved. Because she's an overachiever, just like me. Mommy's daughter. Perfect, fragile little thing. Inexperienced, kind, and bubbly. But also... So full of strength. Stained by anger, tired of her golden cage, deliciously filled with wrath, and stubborn as hell. I wasn't expecting much when I saw her for the first time, no one did, but believe me when I say: Persephone's character development is a masterpiece. From a simple nobody, Kore goes through hell and back with her nails scraping harshly against the ground. Having eyes of the whole Olympus on her back, she withers, dies, and then blooms once again, growing into a dense forest, full of complexities and wild beauty. Goddess of spring. Queen of the underworld. Survivor. Friend, wife, and savior.
Her relationship with Hades is one of the most heart-wrenching love stories I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. They're just... Simply made for one another. They're soulmates, and I will not accept any opinion suggesting otherwise. Although attraction was what brought them together in the first place, Hades and Persephone aren't lovers. They're best friends, they're a family. Two pieces of a whole. Their vulnerability, mutual curiosity, respect, and healthy communication should be used as a reference for any other relationship out there. Seeing them together caused me to cry so many times, you wouldn't believe it even if I told you. There's just nothing more tender than seeing a pair of equally broken people finding salvation in each other's arms. This is how love should feel.
Also friendly reminder: Never see being used, whatever emotionally or physically, as normal. Never let someone make you feel like you shouldn't speak your mind. Never forget your own comfort and individuality as a human being. You deserve patience, healthy boundaries, devotion, and gentleness. In fact, what I'm trying to say is - we all deserve to be someone's Persephone. No matter what. It's such a simple lesson, yet so easily forgettable. I'm glad Lore Olympus ended up reminding me of my worth. As a survivor of abuse myself, I can only thank Rachel for doing so much for me with her art without even trying.
But apart from Hades and Persephone, as I said, this is a story about women. Women who make mistakes, women used by men, women who struggle to stay afloat, women who deserve far more than being a simple accessory for their husbands. Women's strength. Lore Olympus deeply explores multiple concepts of abuse and trauma, not only from the female point of view but also from the male. Persephone deals with the aftermath of sexual abuse for the whole duration of the story. She finds acceptance in the inevitable change she had to go through, learns how to see herself not as something broken, but something strong enough to withstand a dark storm that is pain, finds the courage to share her story, and thankfully manages to separate herself from feeling tied to her abuser. But there's also Hades and his mental pain caused by Kronos, and his toxic relationship with Minthe. Or Hera and her disastrous marriage with Zeus, which causes her constant pain and disappointment, not to mention killing her slowly from the inside. Artemis, who struggles with accepting her brother's faults. Demeter, who pushes her own troubled childhood onto her daughter's independence. And many, many more. It's both beautiful and suffocating at times ♡
Let me add another but, before things turn too heavy. But.
Lore Olympus is also freaking hilarious. Genuinely. Although it speaks of my different issues, especially tied to mental health, Rachel Smythe is a damn comedian who fills her story to the brim with jokes, sexual innuendos, and disarming little details one can't help but snort at. She writes the best friendships, stupidest mishaps and knows how diffuse tension better than anyone. If you're going through a rough period, looking for something to lift you up, and perhaps leave a bitter-sweet piece of pure pain somewhere between your ribs, Hades and Persephone are the pair just for you. I can't recommend it enough, and I'm sure I will, for many months to come, to dozens of people. I love this series! Favorite read of 2026, without a doubt, sorry to all the books I'll inevitably read and end up liking as well down the line, but the number one spot has been taken.
So yeah, that's all I had to say, well - not all, but if I had to discuss every little event and detail (which would end up being a spoiler), this review would turn longer than a full-blown novel. Also, I'm still dealing with genuine grief over not being able to read more of Hades and Persephone, so pardon me for leaving the party earlier than I suspected. If you need me, I'll be sitting somewhere in the corner, crying with a cup of coffee under my nose, trying to force myself not to spend all my life savings on those beautiful, physical copies I desperately crave to own.
Read Lore Olympus.
Do it. 🔪
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #1 ⋆ 3.25 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #2 ⋆ 4 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #3 ⋆ 5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #4 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #5 ⋆ 4.25 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #6 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #7 ⋆ ♾️ ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #8 ⋆ ♾️ ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #9 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #10 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #11 ⋆ ♾️ ☆
𑣲⋆˚࿔ p.s. Hopefully, I'll write down all the reviews I missed, because of my laziness, when I re-read this series. Maybe next year? Because I'm already liking the idea.
"No matter what, I will find my way back to you. If there is water, I will build a ship. If our love is forgotten, I will fall for you all over again. If I must live as a mortal, I will die in your arms and return home once more. No matter what erebus, the fates, or the universe has planned for us, I will find my way back to you."
⋆˙⟡ ⋮ (!) disclaimer: ꒱
⤿ While this review does not contain any unnecessary spoilers and can be read without any prior knowledge of the series, small mentions of abuse, sexual assault, and trauma are present (albeit without details), so please be advised if any of those might be a triggering topic for you.
⟡ ⋮ ₊✎⋆. my thoughts ꒱
I'm not ready to say goodbye...
As I've scarcely mentioned in the past, somewhere between one post and another, writing reviews isn't always easy for me. Besides the usual struggle with english as a whole, and my inherent affliction with self-doubt, I think no mutual of mine will end up surprised if I admit that I'm an extremely anxious and harsh critic when it comes to my own voice. I re-read my reviews multiple times, at least five if not another dozen more, when something particularly doesn't seem to click. I edit them often, some end up deleted after a couple of months or so, but despite every little bad moment and hour spent wondering if anyone really finds my opinion interesting enough to read, I undoubtedly love writing.
And it's obvious that Rachel Smythe loves being an artist as well.
I know every piece of work deserves its own slice of constructive criticism. I know Lore Olympus was the talk of the hour for a good while in the past, and I'm not denying in any way that this story might be far away from both perfection and general expectations, considering its vast popularity, but. Sigh. It's 01:33am at the time I'm writing my thoughts down, I should be sleeping (no one will see this post until morning anyway), and yet - I can't, I just can't. Although I'll never admit to people who know me in real life, I'm extremely tender and emotional on the inside. Breaking my heart comes with childlike ease, and Lore Olympus did just that. It took my heart, cradled it gently, gave it a tentative caress, and then squeezed it like a freshly juiced piece of fruit. I'm in shambles. And when I'm feeling like this, I desperately need to let it out. Somehow, somewhere. Like right now.
Lore Olympus is a story about many things. A loose retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone. A fun, partially modern spin with comedic undertones about Greek gods and their backgrounds. But most of all, Lore Olympus is a story about love. True, unconditional love. Overcoming trauma, the painful, multi-generational circle of abuse, women finding their own power and independence amongst those who try to exploit them, friendship, and last but not least: self-acceptance.
I don't even know how to approach this topic. Persephone's story is one I can't help but wish I discovered sooner. In the span of two hundred eighty chapters, this petite, pink-skinned goddess of spring with big eyes conquered my affection like no other. She's the epitome of who I always wished to be but never completely achieved. Because she's an overachiever, just like me. Mommy's daughter. Perfect, fragile little thing. Inexperienced, kind, and bubbly. But also... So full of strength. Stained by anger, tired of her golden cage, deliciously filled with wrath, and stubborn as hell. I wasn't expecting much when I saw her for the first time, no one did, but believe me when I say: Persephone's character development is a masterpiece. From a simple nobody, Kore goes through hell and back with her nails scraping harshly against the ground. Having eyes of the whole Olympus on her back, she withers, dies, and then blooms once again, growing into a dense forest, full of complexities and wild beauty. Goddess of spring. Queen of the underworld. Survivor. Friend, wife, and savior.
Her relationship with Hades is one of the most heart-wrenching love stories I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. They're just... Simply made for one another. They're soulmates, and I will not accept any opinion suggesting otherwise. Although attraction was what brought them together in the first place, Hades and Persephone aren't lovers. They're best friends, they're a family. Two pieces of a whole. Their vulnerability, mutual curiosity, respect, and healthy communication should be used as a reference for any other relationship out there. Seeing them together caused me to cry so many times, you wouldn't believe it even if I told you. There's just nothing more tender than seeing a pair of equally broken people finding salvation in each other's arms. This is how love should feel.
Also friendly reminder: Never see being used, whatever emotionally or physically, as normal. Never let someone make you feel like you shouldn't speak your mind. Never forget your own comfort and individuality as a human being. You deserve patience, healthy boundaries, devotion, and gentleness. In fact, what I'm trying to say is - we all deserve to be someone's Persephone. No matter what. It's such a simple lesson, yet so easily forgettable. I'm glad Lore Olympus ended up reminding me of my worth. As a survivor of abuse myself, I can only thank Rachel for doing so much for me with her art without even trying.
"No one is as delicate and terrifying as you."
But apart from Hades and Persephone, as I said, this is a story about women. Women who make mistakes, women used by men, women who struggle to stay afloat, women who deserve far more than being a simple accessory for their husbands. Women's strength. Lore Olympus deeply explores multiple concepts of abuse and trauma, not only from the female point of view but also from the male. Persephone deals with the aftermath of sexual abuse for the whole duration of the story. She finds acceptance in the inevitable change she had to go through, learns how to see herself not as something broken, but something strong enough to withstand a dark storm that is pain, finds the courage to share her story, and thankfully manages to separate herself from feeling tied to her abuser. But there's also Hades and his mental pain caused by Kronos, and his toxic relationship with Minthe. Or Hera and her disastrous marriage with Zeus, which causes her constant pain and disappointment, not to mention killing her slowly from the inside. Artemis, who struggles with accepting her brother's faults. Demeter, who pushes her own troubled childhood onto her daughter's independence. And many, many more. It's both beautiful and suffocating at times ♡
Let me add another but, before things turn too heavy. But.
Lore Olympus is also freaking hilarious. Genuinely. Although it speaks of my different issues, especially tied to mental health, Rachel Smythe is a damn comedian who fills her story to the brim with jokes, sexual innuendos, and disarming little details one can't help but snort at. She writes the best friendships, stupidest mishaps and knows how diffuse tension better than anyone. If you're going through a rough period, looking for something to lift you up, and perhaps leave a bitter-sweet piece of pure pain somewhere between your ribs, Hades and Persephone are the pair just for you. I can't recommend it enough, and I'm sure I will, for many months to come, to dozens of people. I love this series! Favorite read of 2026, without a doubt, sorry to all the books I'll inevitably read and end up liking as well down the line, but the number one spot has been taken.
So yeah, that's all I had to say, well - not all, but if I had to discuss every little event and detail (which would end up being a spoiler), this review would turn longer than a full-blown novel. Also, I'm still dealing with genuine grief over not being able to read more of Hades and Persephone, so pardon me for leaving the party earlier than I suspected. If you need me, I'll be sitting somewhere in the corner, crying with a cup of coffee under my nose, trying to force myself not to spend all my life savings on those beautiful, physical copies I desperately crave to own.
Read Lore Olympus.
Do it. 🔪
⟡ ⋮ overall ratings: ꒱
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #1 ⋆ 3.25 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #2 ⋆ 4 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #3 ⋆ 5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #4 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #5 ⋆ 4.25 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #6 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #7 ⋆ ♾️ ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #8 ⋆ ♾️ ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #9 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #10 ⋆ 4.5 ☆
⸺ ꒰ঌ volume #11 ⋆ ♾️ ☆
𑣲⋆˚࿔ p.s. Hopefully, I'll write down all the reviews I missed, because of my laziness, when I re-read this series. Maybe next year? Because I'm already liking the idea.
Want to Read
July 1, 2026➛ Volume One ★★
➛ Volume Two ★★★
➛ Volume Three ★★★★
➛ Volume Four ★★★
➛ Volume Five ★★★
➛ Volume Six ★★★★
➛ Volume Seven ★★★
➛ Volume Eight ★★★★
➛ Volume Nine ★★★★
➛ Volume Ten ★★★★
what do you even mean that this is the last one? ;___;
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✰ read for free on webtoon
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➛ Volume Two ★★★
➛ Volume Three ★★★★
➛ Volume Four ★★★
➛ Volume Five ★★★
➛ Volume Six ★★★★
➛ Volume Seven ★★★
➛ Volume Eight ★★★★
➛ Volume Nine ★★★★
➛ Volume Ten ★★★★
what do you even mean that this is the last one? ;___;
♡ buddy reading this series with penny
✰ read for free on webtoon
blog | instagram | youtube | wishlist | spotify | substack
Want to Read
March 19, 2026***Pre-Read:*** I am not ready for this ending!!!
October 21, 2026
A highly satisfying finale with just the right amount of drama. I still think there were too many meandering middle volumes to this series where everything just slowed to the speed of molasses, but I’ve genuinely enjoyed the tighter pace of the last three or so books. I suppose there’s something to be said for laying lots of groundwork if it’s brought together this well in the end.
Hera was my absolute MVP for this final volume – totally stole the show. I may have whooped a few times.
The art was lush and gorgeous all the way through. I didn’t always love every choice of character presentation (especially when it comes to how visually infantilised Persephone seemed in some of those middle books) but in terms of colour and unique boldness of style, it will definitely remain a standout.
Hera was my absolute MVP for this final volume – totally stole the show. I may have whooped a few times.
The art was lush and gorgeous all the way through. I didn’t always love every choice of character presentation (especially when it comes to how visually infantilised Persephone seemed in some of those middle books) but in terms of colour and unique boldness of style, it will definitely remain a standout.
October 13, 2026
I loved this so much. I need more but this was the perfect ending for this series. Love the two of the together and there happily ever after.
March 14, 2026
Words cannot express how this series made me feel.
May 6, 2026
: ̗̀➛ 4.25 stars
feel sad saying goodbye to this series
feel sad saying goodbye to this series
October 23, 2026
the best most bittersweet ending to this series!
October 7, 2026
Read the author's note at the end. Thank you for sharing your art with us, Rachel Smythe!
February 9, 2026
VOLUMEN 11 (251 - 280)
1)04/07/24 - 23/07/25 ✨✨✨✨✨
🌸259 - Frase hermosa
🌸264 - info diosas de la fertilidad
🌸272 - Entendimiento de los nuevos poderes de Persefone.
🌸277 - excelente frase sobre la ira
🌸Fue un final perfecto….
1)04/07/24 - 23/07/25 ✨✨✨✨✨
🌸259 - Frase hermosa
🌸264 - info diosas de la fertilidad
🌸272 - Entendimiento de los nuevos poderes de Persefone.
🌸277 - excelente frase sobre la ira
🌸Fue un final perfecto….
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
DISCLAIMER: I paid to read the series on webtoon (paid for no wait) so that is why I’m reviewing before the physical book is out.
I love this series. I made the mistake of reading them all at once and reviewing them after instead of reviewing in between finishing them, so my reviews may be a bit skewed.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure how the series was going to wrap up after the last volume considering in my opinion it was feeling very rushed and not given the time it deserved. I was pretty happy with the ending and was left satisfied. A lot of people I hear say the problem with this series is that it went on too long, but in reality it just had poor timing at parts. I loved Hera’s resolution and her divorce with Zeus. I loved seeing grow as a prominent storyline in the series. Also I loved the end scene where we got to see Gaia, Rhea, and Metis!!! I thought it was so sweet that Hades and Persephone flipped the whole fertility goddess thing, with Hades giving his powers to Persephone at the end. At the end of that day, there were a lot of parts that I didn’t like, but I LOVE Lore Olympus and nothing will change that.
I love this series. I made the mistake of reading them all at once and reviewing them after instead of reviewing in between finishing them, so my reviews may be a bit skewed.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure how the series was going to wrap up after the last volume considering in my opinion it was feeling very rushed and not given the time it deserved. I was pretty happy with the ending and was left satisfied. A lot of people I hear say the problem with this series is that it went on too long, but in reality it just had poor timing at parts. I loved Hera’s resolution and her divorce with Zeus. I loved seeing grow as a prominent storyline in the series. Also I loved the end scene where we got to see Gaia, Rhea, and Metis!!! I thought it was so sweet that Hades and Persephone flipped the whole fertility goddess thing, with Hades giving his powers to Persephone at the end. At the end of that day, there were a lot of parts that I didn’t like, but I LOVE Lore Olympus and nothing will change that.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2026
beautiful ending for a beautiful story!! I'm sad so send me all the recs :(
October 25, 2026
Perfect ending, I loved this series every step of the way. Sad to see it end but I liked how everything wrapped up.
October 10, 2026
This is a series that grew on me slowly over time. I didn’t really like the first volume on my first read. Trying to recall my impressions back then…Persephone seemed weak and girly. And of course the bad thing happened (trying not to spoil it for those who have yet to read it) that carried its trauma through to its conclusion in this, the final volume. But it is a story of the Greek gods and goddesses. Of course there is trauma. But also beauty. There is growth and finding your power. This is overall one of if not the most creative reinterpretations of the Demeter-Persephone-Hades myth. And I am going to reread it all again from the beginning, thank you very much.
October 13, 2026
Ugh I hate to see this series end but I've loved it so much. The artwork is just beautiful and the characters are full of life. I love this interpretation of Hades and Persephone even though the actual myth isn't a love story at all. Now I'm gonna have to find a new graphic novel series to read and love
October 18, 2026
unfortunately, i think this concludes the lore olympus series and one of my favorite webtoons ever (ikr it's shocking that a webtoon story EVER comes to an end). but best believe i will be rereading this many times because i love love love it so much and idc what anyone says. top tier retelling of one of the most popular mythology stories and great artwork progression throughout the series.
Review of advance copy
I just love this series so much 🥹 I’m sad it’s done (but I’m sure I’ll do a re-read soon tee hee) I’m obsessed with Pers & Hades in this story (aka the whole of Lore Olympus) - their relationship is forever goals 💗💙
June 29, 2026
Un final brutal.
La saga va de menos a más claramente (se ve muy bien la evolución de la autora) con algunos momentos brillantes: el castigo de Zeus y destierro de Perséfone, su catábasis hacia el Inframundo, el misterio de las diosas de la fertilidad, el plan de Apolo, la relación de Cronos con Hades, la catarsis de Hera… y la reunión final, con tantísimo empoderamiento femenino! Esta saga es todo lo bueno de la mitología griega pero mejor, un salseo más sano y mucho menos tóxico y machista que el clásico. La volvería a leer ya si no fuera porque es muy larga, y al inicio Perse es una boba insufrible, pero no lo descarto porque la evolución de todos los personajes es maravillosa.
La saga va de menos a más claramente (se ve muy bien la evolución de la autora) con algunos momentos brillantes: el castigo de Zeus y destierro de Perséfone, su catábasis hacia el Inframundo, el misterio de las diosas de la fertilidad, el plan de Apolo, la relación de Cronos con Hades, la catarsis de Hera… y la reunión final, con tantísimo empoderamiento femenino! Esta saga es todo lo bueno de la mitología griega pero mejor, un salseo más sano y mucho menos tóxico y machista que el clásico. La volvería a leer ya si no fuera porque es muy larga, y al inicio Perse es una boba insufrible, pero no lo descarto porque la evolución de todos los personajes es maravillosa.
Review of advance copy
4.5✨
I read this for free on webtoons but ended 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 ended 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.
October 22, 2026
I have a lot of feelings on this, so let's take it one step at a time.
October 20, 2026
Overall, this has a satisfying ending with few loose ends to tie up. The ending was well-set-up to and I didn't find myself thinking "could you have done that all along lmao" which is good, the ending had enough amazing new powers with the hints of "what those powers maybe always were" which is a lot of fun. The main character contributes to the ending, too, I was a little nervous that too much would happen offscreen and that Persephone would be kinda "away" or "not aware of everything that was happening" but that didn't really continue into the ending here, everyone definitely contributes.
As for the ending bonus scene........... I don't know. I still really love this series as a whole but I've sort of found myself losing patience with this series when it tries to be cutesy and funny. I feel like... so many attempts to make Persephone a super cool snarky badass who laaaaughs in the face of those who would undereeeestimate her.......... fall flat because we get to see her make such cool decisions and get revenge sometimes.... buuuut then sometimes we get the scene like the "going after the other woman" scene earlier and now this "I get harassed while I'm standing around Being Pregnant (what is she doing lol? Making Spring? it can't have been that important because she runs away right after lmao). Better call my husband who Chose Me!" end chapter. I... guess the point is that nothing anyone, not even these two randos, does can stand in the way of Hades' and Persephone's relationship? But... I also think I just really don't get this series' sense of humor maybe. All the super cool badass stuff she does in the ending is kind of weakened sometimes by this series' ...insistence? through humor or something? that Persephone "being chosen by Hades! Look at how Chosen I am!" is the thing that makes her strong and cool when I can also see times when the Girl Power!!!!!!! parts of the story don't want us thinking that.
I guess that's why these little one-offs are exactly that, one-offs that we shouldn't think too hard about. But, you know, there's a lot of detail and a very long-paced story with a lot of characters and events and... I kind of want to think really really hard about all this stuff.
Good stuff. Eager to see this series get adapted in lots of ways/mediums because there are a lot of really interesting characters here. Plot could have been tightened up, some extra stuff could have been cut, but overall a satisfying experience with consistently gorgeous art.
As for the ending bonus scene........... I don't know. I still really love this series as a whole but I've sort of found myself losing patience with this series when it tries to be cutesy and funny. I feel like... so many attempts to make Persephone a super cool snarky badass who laaaaughs in the face of those who would undereeeestimate her.......... fall flat because we get to see her make such cool decisions and get revenge sometimes.... buuuut then sometimes we get the scene like the "going after the other woman" scene earlier and now this "I get harassed while I'm standing around Being Pregnant (what is she doing lol? Making Spring? it can't have been that important because she runs away right after lmao). Better call my husband who Chose Me!" end chapter. I... guess the point is that nothing anyone, not even these two randos, does can stand in the way of Hades' and Persephone's relationship? But... I also think I just really don't get this series' sense of humor maybe. All the super cool badass stuff she does in the ending is kind of weakened sometimes by this series' ...insistence? through humor or something? that Persephone "being chosen by Hades! Look at how Chosen I am!" is the thing that makes her strong and cool when I can also see times when the Girl Power!!!!!!! parts of the story don't want us thinking that.
I guess that's why these little one-offs are exactly that, one-offs that we shouldn't think too hard about. But, you know, there's a lot of detail and a very long-paced story with a lot of characters and events and... I kind of want to think really really hard about all this stuff.
Good stuff. Eager to see this series get adapted in lots of ways/mediums because there are a lot of really interesting characters here. Plot could have been tightened up, some extra stuff could have been cut, but overall a satisfying experience with consistently gorgeous art.
February 20, 2026
What I thought would be volume 11: 254-280
I wonder if this volume specifically is supposed to show the corruption of hades and persephone. Hades continues to look half like kronos. And persephone has red eyes to show the rage constantly in her
With so many plotlines throughout the series, i feel like the end was slightly rushed but it is so satisfying! What a whirlwind!
- persephone can only make things die instead of grow
- Hades is calling persephone so she can listen in to a meeting she cannot be part of
- Mortal world is dying, which explains the increase in souls too
- Apollo continues to push hebe and Persephone under the bus
- Hera stands up to kronos!
- Hecate locates erebos
- Persephone offers to give her powers to hades as a fertility goddess
- DEMETER HAS ANOTHER CHILD!?!?!?
- Hera touches demeter’s bracelet from metis and gets a vision
- Confirms there was a fertility goddess between metis and persephone!
- Hades disappeared in sleep dive so persephone is acting as queen
- apollo tries to convince the general public that persephone must marry him to he can help control her powers
- Hera is willing to sacrifice herself (as her vision showed) so persephone can enter tartaurus. Gets her affairs in order
- Everyone shows up to support Persephone
- dionyus has some kind of plan
- Dionyus helps persephone figure out her powers
- Hades created a daughter out of fire and persephone carried it
- And she’s deaf! And from the future??!!!?
- Hera comes back to life because she was created with the purpose of destroying kronos
- Hades got to talk to his mom
- Kronos is talking to hera and hades? Is he split so he can be everywhere all at once?
- Turned kronos into a diamond
- Apollo kidnaps Persephone as she is trying to fix the mortal realm. She turns the tides on him with the weapon he was going to use
- Persephone makes Apollo feel the hurt he caused her and makes him confess to the public
- Ouranos has been waiting for apollo because he needs a vessel
- Helios is ouranos’s brother?
- All fertility goddesses come together to help heal all of the mortal realm (gaia, the first fertility goddess). So cool to see each generation bigger than the one after
- Persephone is go be in the mortal realm for 3 months and the underworld for the rest
- We get an update on everyone that never got their story finished! Artemis is with the goddess of the moon!!
- Hades and persephone have another daughter the same night that melinoe had her “dream”
I wonder if this volume specifically is supposed to show the corruption of hades and persephone. Hades continues to look half like kronos. And persephone has red eyes to show the rage constantly in her
With so many plotlines throughout the series, i feel like the end was slightly rushed but it is so satisfying! What a whirlwind!
- persephone can only make things die instead of grow
- Hades is calling persephone so she can listen in to a meeting she cannot be part of
- Mortal world is dying, which explains the increase in souls too
- Apollo continues to push hebe and Persephone under the bus
- Hera stands up to kronos!
- Hecate locates erebos
- Persephone offers to give her powers to hades as a fertility goddess
- DEMETER HAS ANOTHER CHILD!?!?!?
- Hera touches demeter’s bracelet from metis and gets a vision
- Confirms there was a fertility goddess between metis and persephone!
- Hades disappeared in sleep dive so persephone is acting as queen
- apollo tries to convince the general public that persephone must marry him to he can help control her powers
- Hera is willing to sacrifice herself (as her vision showed) so persephone can enter tartaurus. Gets her affairs in order
- Everyone shows up to support Persephone
- dionyus has some kind of plan
- Dionyus helps persephone figure out her powers
- Hades created a daughter out of fire and persephone carried it
- And she’s deaf! And from the future??!!!?
- Hera comes back to life because she was created with the purpose of destroying kronos
- Hades got to talk to his mom
- Kronos is talking to hera and hades? Is he split so he can be everywhere all at once?
- Turned kronos into a diamond
- Apollo kidnaps Persephone as she is trying to fix the mortal realm. She turns the tides on him with the weapon he was going to use
- Persephone makes Apollo feel the hurt he caused her and makes him confess to the public
- Ouranos has been waiting for apollo because he needs a vessel
- Helios is ouranos’s brother?
- All fertility goddesses come together to help heal all of the mortal realm (gaia, the first fertility goddess). So cool to see each generation bigger than the one after
- Persephone is go be in the mortal realm for 3 months and the underworld for the rest
- We get an update on everyone that never got their story finished! Artemis is with the goddess of the moon!!
- Hades and persephone have another daughter the same night that melinoe had her “dream”
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July 20, 20264/5* por toda a série. Gostei bastante da arte e partes da história, com alguns episódios/personagens que se foram arrastando demasiado ao longo da série. Achei alguns confrontos repetitivos, outros que se resolvem muito depressa, e um final que se podia ter desenvolvido um pouco mais (temos muitas personagens e algumas mereciam mais destaque) mas no geral é uma série que diverte e vale a pena ler. Adorei imenso o uso das cores e algumas relações que se formam.
Senti, também, que o meu gosto e prazer na leitura foi diminuindo um pouco ao longo dos volumes, particularmente estes 2 últimos, muito pelas escolhas do rumo da história e novos acontecimentos, creio que todo o destaque que uma personagem tem e as suas acções já deviam estar mais que encerradas. Nunca pensei que o Apollo fosse ter um impacto tão central e que continuasse a "chatear" até ao final. Preferia que a história tivesse tomado um rumo diferente, sei lá.
No entanto, gostei muito da maior parte da série (só o volume 10 é que tem uma classificação mais baixa, de resto muitos foram à base de 3, 4, 5 estrelas - muito por vibes, mas estava a adorar ler! :D) e recomendo imenso. É uma leitura com momentos divertidos, ternos, angustiantes... tem um pouco de tudo. Uma das características mais marcantes é a capacidade de a série nos agarrar completamente... é muito difícil parar de ler! (Das coisas que viciam, no bom sentido, portanto venham mais assim.)
Li no webtoon, mas é das colecções que irei adquirir, um dia, pois vale muito a pena pela arte, os livros são muito bonitos. Já mencionei que adoro as cores? Sim? (Só queria que a história, em si, tivesse sido melhor no final!)
Senti, também, que o meu gosto e prazer na leitura foi diminuindo um pouco ao longo dos volumes, particularmente estes 2 últimos, muito pelas escolhas do rumo da história e novos acontecimentos, creio que todo o destaque que uma personagem tem e as suas acções já deviam estar mais que encerradas. Nunca pensei que o Apollo fosse ter um impacto tão central e que continuasse a "chatear" até ao final. Preferia que a história tivesse tomado um rumo diferente, sei lá.
No entanto, gostei muito da maior parte da série (só o volume 10 é que tem uma classificação mais baixa, de resto muitos foram à base de 3, 4, 5 estrelas - muito por vibes, mas estava a adorar ler! :D) e recomendo imenso. É uma leitura com momentos divertidos, ternos, angustiantes... tem um pouco de tudo. Uma das características mais marcantes é a capacidade de a série nos agarrar completamente... é muito difícil parar de ler! (Das coisas que viciam, no bom sentido, portanto venham mais assim.)
Li no webtoon, mas é das colecções que irei adquirir, um dia, pois vale muito a pena pela arte, os livros são muito bonitos. Já mencionei que adoro as cores? Sim? (Só queria que a história, em si, tivesse sido melhor no final!)
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August 27, 20265/5
I loved this last album (I read it on Webtoon and it was a bit emotional because I discovered this series before it was published on paper and I finished the series on Webtoon again, it felt like a full circle)
I was a bit unsure about this last season and as I said previously, volume 9 felt a bit too like a filler album but the ending was absolutely fantastic.
How refreshing it is to read a love story that is so perfect, full of respect and communication. I loved also how Apollo got what he deserved, I loved the diversity of this whole series, how trauma were discussed. On many aspects, I felt seen.
This will definitely be a comfort series that I will reread.
I loved all the female characters, Hera, Demeter, Persephone (obviously), Artemis,... I loved Eros and Hades of course
Anyway, read this series!!!
I loved this last album (I read it on Webtoon and it was a bit emotional because I discovered this series before it was published on paper and I finished the series on Webtoon again, it felt like a full circle)
I was a bit unsure about this last season and as I said previously, volume 9 felt a bit too like a filler album but the ending was absolutely fantastic.
How refreshing it is to read a love story that is so perfect, full of respect and communication. I loved also how Apollo got what he deserved, I loved the diversity of this whole series, how trauma were discussed. On many aspects, I felt seen.
This will definitely be a comfort series that I will reread.
I loved all the female characters, Hera, Demeter, Persephone (obviously), Artemis,... I loved Eros and Hades of course
Anyway, read this series!!!
October 7, 2026
I’m so incredibly sad this series is over, and it was such a beautiful ending to a favorite series of mine. The ending was pretty emotional for me, and I think the way it tied into the real myth of Persephone leaving the Underworld for spring was so perfect.
But the thing that sticks out to me is how good the two main characters are, and how well their story finished up. It really shows the love that Hades and Persephone felt for each other, and how they’re not only lovers but best friends on top of that.
And to me, that’s the heart and soul of this story. It’s obviously been funny throughout, and this one was crazy action packed. But the love that our two main characters share is the thing that really makes this as special of a series as it is.
But the thing that sticks out to me is how good the two main characters are, and how well their story finished up. It really shows the love that Hades and Persephone felt for each other, and how they’re not only lovers but best friends on top of that.
And to me, that’s the heart and soul of this story. It’s obviously been funny throughout, and this one was crazy action packed. But the love that our two main characters share is the thing that really makes this as special of a series as it is.
June 27, 2026
I've heard about this webtoon comic ages ago, and had very high expectations. The hype died down a little, and when I finally started reading in two months ago, I even thaught I might not like it that much.
It sure was different from what I expected, but I endend up loving it. This series has comforted me on many a stressful night. The characters are endearing, the story has more depth than I expected, the words are beautiful, and the drawing and color palette, breathtaking.
I know I'll reread it someday for sure.
NB: Hades' love for Persephone is the new standard now
It sure was different from what I expected, but I endend up loving it. This series has comforted me on many a stressful night. The characters are endearing, the story has more depth than I expected, the words are beautiful, and the drawing and color palette, breathtaking.
I know I'll reread it someday for sure.
NB: Hades' love for Persephone is the new standard now
October 21, 2026
As I write this I am in bed sobbing that this series is over. I started this series so many years ago when the first book released. I have read these books through so many different years, and phases of my life. I can't believe it's over. The ending was absolutely perfect. I'm so thankful I was able to have the experience of reading these books. 💔
October 16, 2026
Beautiful ending to a phenomenal series! Everything from witnessing characters growth finally transcend, and letting the love of Persephone and Hades truly speak in the art itself. I’m sad the series is over, but happy now to reread this again!
October 17, 2026
A satisfying end to a series that hasn't always been satisfying, but has been generally enjoyable most of the time. I really enjoyed the bonus chapter, mostly because I used to teach the Theseus myth with that ending in my Senior English class.
October 17, 2026
I will say, season 3 felt a bit all over the place at times, but it was totally worth pushing through for this ending.
Hera = divorced. Zeus = humbled and irrelevant. Apollo = disgraced and in eternal agony. Hades & Persephone = happy 4ever. Life is good.
Hera = divorced. Zeus = humbled and irrelevant. Apollo = disgraced and in eternal agony. Hades & Persephone = happy 4ever. Life is good.
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