A review by afi_whatafireads
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

"Persephone, being a functional adult doesn't mean dealing with everything by yourself.

It's okay to get help.


Chapters : Episode 50 - Episode 75

I feel like the more I read the adaptation of Lore Olympus of the Greek Gods, the more I fell in love with it. Safe to say, this volume had me tearing up and the author did a great job in showing the repercussions of rape and sexual assault ; especially for the victim in processing their feelings.

Personal Ratings : 4.25🌟

In this Volume, we go back and forth to Hades and Persephone's POV with ones from Hera's POV as well. If you're not someone that is used to read mangas or graphic novels from webtoons, it might get confusing at certain parts, but, for me, I feel that the different POV's really showed everything that is happening in Olympus and its not just focused on the two main characters of the story.

I feel that, amongst the rest of the Greek Mythology retellings, Lore Olympus really served to portray the affects of sexual abuse to its victims as well as the guilt that comes with it. The unprocessed emotions not only will cause the victims harm, it will also create an emotional break for the people around them. Honestly, I'm glad Persephone has good friends around her; as she grew up so sheltered from the world by her mother, that her naivety was taken for granted from the people around her.

Hades is also a character that I came to really really emphatize in the series. His loneliness and self-doubt is something that most adults can relate to at this age and day. There's something about solitary that is addicting and yet; there will come a time that it will become a poison as well. What makes Hades has a good character arc is how he can be super adorable around Persephone :') Honestly, at the end of the day, this man just wants someone to care for him.

Overall, really loved this volume, and there were a lot of foreshadowings that the author had slowly shown. I also liked the panels where Hades and Persephone just talking and walking around, chilling - no drama or whatsoever. Can't wait to read Vol 4 and again, the physical adaptations are freaking amazing!

Biggest thank you to Times Reads for this beautiful copy!