Lore Olympus, Vol. 5 (2024)

Hades > all other book boyfriends

|| 1.5 stars ||

Yea, I’m not feeling this whatsoever anymore. The characters have become very ridiculous, annoying and bland, and the romance is also starting to feel a little weird to me. Their interactions have lost all traces of chemistry, and it just feels forced and superficial now. Their first kiss was literally so random and wasn’t cute at all.
I’m also starting to feel a little uncomfortable with how naive and childish Persephone is; her romance with Hades is honestly starting to seem more like he’s just babysitting her.

Also, I truly don’t like how the rape plotline is just not being dealt with properly. Apollo has been completely getting away with it, and Persephone just doesn’t do anything about it. Why is she just going about her days, not dealing with what happened to her? She should really tell someone. I don’t like that her trauma is being milked like this for drama, and that it’s now already four volumes later and there’s still no change in that situation whatsoever.

Honestly, this whole series just drags on and on and on. I’m truly done with it at this point.

'Lore Olympus' series:
Volume One - 3.0 stars
Volume Two - 4.0 stars
Volume Three - 3.0 stars
Volume Four - 2.0 stars
Volume Five - 1.5 stars

i burned through this entire series sooo quick

➽ Volume One ★★
➽ Volume Two ★★★
➽ Volume Three ★★★★
➽ Volume Four ★★★

“Demeter is going to kill me… Resurrect me… And then Hestia is gonna kill me!”

cws from the author at the start of this book: physical + mental abuse, sexual trauma, + toxic relationships

other tw/cw i wrote down: trauma depiction, depression depiction, infidelity (not mcs), anxiety, blood splatter implications, murder, death, alcohol consumption, smoking, blackmail, missing person, sending photos without consent (and those photos also being taken without consent)

♡ buddy reading this series with Penny
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Not much to say since this is volume 5.

But this was just a gorgeous instalment to the series. I’m in love with the way it’s developing. Heart feels so full!

5 stars✩

It's a pain to be left on such a huge cliffhanger and wait for new updates. I'm brimming with excitement and curiosity; it's only a matter of time before the hangover hits in full force, but I'm absolutely fine with it. I don’t mind waiting for this masterpiece to come around with its pure delight, even more fun adventures, and thrilling contents. I would gladly admit that this is the best I've ever read. I can't possibly get enough of it's world and the characters.

3.5 Stars. This volume collects episodes 103–126 of the Webtoon Comic. Lore Olympus is a modern day retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone. Note: This was read using the Webtoon app. The book will not be released until October 3, 2023.

Five volumes in and Persephone and Hades have only shared their first kiss. By giving the love story time to breathe it's given the minor characters a chance to shine. Many of them such as Hera, Eros, and Minthe are getting the chance to develop into more complex characters. Having existed in a small community for millennia the gods on Olympus all have history with each other. No relationship is simple.

I seriously can't get tired of this like the story is just so engaging?? Wow okay here's my respect for your art, take it 🤲

I've read everything available on webtoon and IT IS NOT ENOUGH.

Never underestimate a cute pink goddess, people. And I really, really hope we are approaching the point where Apollo gets his ass handed to him. (Please tell me he gets his ass handed to him.)

❀❁❀ 4 stars ❀❁❀

"Why would you care what I think!?"
"Because I want you!"

Highlight of this volume:

THEY KISSED.
THEY KISSED.
THEY FREAKING KISSED.
FINALLY!!!

Me when that happened: 🥳💕✨😭😩😍

loved chapter 112, that's it.

I really liked that this volume had more plot and some things were finally revealed. But it's still not my favorite from the series. Also that cliffhanger??

I'm not going to pretend as though I have anything meaningful to say about this. I really enjoy the art in each installment, I enjoy the characterization. I felt like this one had a little more plot-wise going on than some of the others, which was nice given that these aren't exactly short? It definitely ended in a place where I am excited to pick up the next one. They're more comfort reads than anything I would go out of my way to recommend, but each one gives me exactly what I expect.

I didn't like this volume as much as the other volumes. For me it felt rushed and somewhat disjointed. It makes sense after hearing the author is ending the series soon. You can tell she is losing interest in this story and it shows.

I can’t wait for Hades to kick Apollos ass.

After what seems like several volumes of people just emoting and wallowing in their angst, suddenly a plot kicks in as Persephone is revealed to have a major secret that suddenly everyone is interested in uncovering.

It's nice to have something actually happen in this soapy guilty pleasure. Now if only the creator would get better at consistently identifying the characters in name and appearance and work on her scene-to-scene transitions. I would enjoy the story more if I weren't so frequently confused by the shortfalls in the technical aspects of the storytelling.

Persephone cant catch a break .
I love u Eros & Hermes 💜 want to see more ares

Read on Webtoon. Such a good comic, it’s so entertaining. I love the multiple storylines and the art! The action really picks up in these episodes.

sigh, not my favorite one by any means, but still looking forward to the 6th volume!

This series just keeps getting better and better!
I adore the way the author is dealing with trauma.

“Once, I was a Goddess. Made from starlight and the sweetest earth. Limitless and blessed with purpose. But now, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be.”

Read on webtoon

This series is just amount of lightheartedness that give me flutters in the chest. I’ve said this with every volume but I’m never disappointed with how beautiful the art is complimented with witty humor and an interesting storyline. Also can we talk about how gorgeous the Barnes and noble exclusive cover art is? I picked it up just for that.

This volume felt a little more emotional than some of the previous ones. (Tbh each volume becomes a little more sentimental)

The slow burn is finally burning and it took 110 episodes for Hades and Persephone’s first kiss. Their first kiss is my probably my favorite scene in the volume, followed by the fluff afterwards.

My fav secondary are definitely Hermes and Eros. Absolutely love the humor and energy they bring.

This volume ended on a cliffhanger and I’m impatiently waiting for the next volume.

Soooo how long until vol. 6 is physically available?
😅

(Oct 2023) The physical copies of this series are just beautiful! I love it so much! This volume is quite intense and a lot happens, and even though I’d already read this part before it was just as good as the first time. I can’t wait for volume six to release. Also a little warning: there is a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of this volume so if you’ve not read the webtoon, good luck with that. 😂

Read on Webtoon (January 2022). I can’t wait to own the physical edition and re-read it a thousand times.

AHHHHHHHHHH

Is Kore pronounced ‘core’ or ‘cor-ray’ ?

I read this graphic novel Via webtoon on 2020.

Vol.5-> chapter 103-126

4.5⭐️

I am impatiently waiting for volume 6

Apollo needs to die. Five Stars.

Prior to picking this volume up, I didn't actually know if I was going to continue on with this series. I have really liked each volume but between publications, I seem to fall out of the story and become indifferent.

I'm really glad that I picked this one up though because it was such an enjoyable and fast read that also had me laughing periodically. I also really like the illustrative style and the incorporation of Greek Mythology. I honestly wish I knew more about Mythology to be able to catch any of the subtle jokes that the author makes in regards to different characters.

As of now, I'm sticking with this series and am looking forward to the next volume because each volume really is an enjoyable and relaxing read (although sometimes they do include some difficult content).

*I have a hard time differentiating from book to book on this series since you can go through them so fast. But still love the art style so much and the humor is amazing. Hades and Persephone as a couple are the least interesting two out here and I seem to enjoy most other interactions a little bit more but I enjoy it all nonetheless.*

Same review as Book 4 since I read them so close together I have no idea what happened where. Is Ares in the bridle in this one cause thats five stars.