Not only does Rachel Smythe’s talent as an illustrator shine in Lore Olympus but also her skill with weaving a steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny, and emotional retelling.” -Jennifer L. “This is a refreshingly modern and surprisingly poignant take on the Hades and Persephone myth. Prepare to be swept away!” -Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles This dazzling interpretation of the classic Greek myths is as charming as it is provocative, and as witty as it is startlingly romantic. “It’s easy to see why the internet has fallen in love with Lore Olympus. It’s paced as a soap opera, all drawn-out tensions and long-simmering secrets, and I, for one, am thrilled to be along for the ride.” - New York Times Book Review Smythe’s artistic style features bright washes of color and bold, suggestive lines. This volume collects episodes 76–102 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. This edition of Rachel Smythe’s original Eisner-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features exclusive behind-the-scenes content and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel. And on top of it all, the wrathful god of war, Ares, has returned to Olympus to dredge up his sordid history with the goddess of spring, threatening to surface Persephone’s dark and mysterious past and ruin her tenuous position in the land of the gods.ĭespite agreeing to take it slow, Persephone and Hades find themselves inextricably drawn toward each other once more amid the chaos. Persephone feels equally ostracized as her classmates shun her for her connection to Hades, and she can find no refuge at home, with Apollo constantly dropping by unannounced and pushing his unwelcome advances. And while Hades tries to create healthier boundaries where he can-like finally putting a stop to his sporadic, revenge-fueled hookups with Hera-he still feels lonely and adrift. Hades struggles to find support in his personal life, with Zeus trivializing his feelings and Minthe resorting to abusive patterns in their relationship.

With the constant gossip creating intense pressure on the pair, they decide to slow down their budding romance and focus on sorting out their own issues first. The rumor mill of Olympus is constantly churning, but Persephone and Hades are all anyone can talk about. Witness what the gods do after dark in the fourth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.

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