Lore Olympus: Volume Six

Lore Olympus #6

by Rachel Smythe

Witness what the gods do after dark in the sixth volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content from creator Rachel Smythe.

“We have to make an example of her.”

Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother’s decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld—and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus’s ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry father, Kronos.

But as Hades and Persephone’s relationship grows stronger, others begin to fall apart. The bond between Hades and Zeus is stretched to its limit, threatening to fracture the peace between their realms. Persephone and Artemis’s friendship hangs by a thread as the goddess of the hunt slowly uncovers the vile truth about her twin, Apollo. A line is being drawn in the heavens, putting everyone’s loyalties into question as all the gods are forced to choose sides.

And as the cracks in the foundation of the pantheon spread, something darker and more earth-shattering might soon be released. . . .

This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–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.

This volume collects episodes 127–152 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus .

Genres: Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Romance, Mythology, Comics, Fiction, Retellings

432 pages, Hardcover

First published May 7, 2024

About the author

Rachel 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

Reviews

[s.penkevich [mental health hiatus] · Rating 4 out of 5]

FINALLY the bit between Minthe and Persephone I’ve been waiting for has happened. Take that, Minthe. No spoilers, but if you know the old myths you know what’s coming.
Which is sort of how I feel about this volume in general. After starting to think the series was dragging it’s feet a bit, Lore Olympus Volume Six really kicks it back into high gear and starts with more direct forward progress than kind of floating around in the plotlines. This volume particularly captures aspects of healing and what that might look like for the various characters. This series deals with some heavy topics—she provides a rather warm trigger warning blurb in each because of this—and I felt like this volume does well in addressing the effects of childhood traumas and how to look at coping with them as well as addressing the necessity of healthy barrier and consent. Because people have been trampling alllllllll over consent at any opportunity they see. These are the Greek Gods, what did you expect?

But also this is just a rather adorable series and its nice to see people start to get called out for their shit behavior **cough cough Apollo cough** As always, I love Hecate and wish she had more page time but I’ll take what I can get. And I’ll never not love Persephone. So all in all, a real high point in the series and I will continue to read these as long as they keep on a’coming.

Don’t forget to water your Minthe!

[Melanie (meltotheany) · Rating 4 out of 5]

➛ Volume One ★★
➛ Volume Two ★★★
➛ Volume Three ★★★★
➛ Volume Four ★★★
➛ Volume Five ★★★

“I'm glad you got to see my version of spring.”

wow, i think this was my favorite installment yet. this sixth volume was all about different journeys healing from different types of trauma, and how sometimes others can make that journey a little easier for you (or with each other, even)! this has such good themes of consent and boundaries and overcoming (unwarranted) embarrassment when something happens to you that was not your fault. this one also has a very big theme of motherhood, where we get to see the different mothers of these different gods, which also started to open up stories about the titans, which was really cool.

rachel smythe just really created something very different and very powerful. the art is so gorgeous, and flipping each page truly feels like a treat. and the story is just getting more and more complex and layered, while discussing important themes that inherently are more complex and layered. and while we see persephone finding safe spaces for herself, and safe spaces for her to create what she wants to create, this story also feels like a safe space of creation for the reader, and i just really am happy this exists in the world.

also, daphne, i love you so much.

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, anxiety, a plot of sending and taking photos without consent, loss of friends in past, captivity, alcoholism mention, infidelity mention (not mcs), nightmares, debt depiction, talk of infertility.

♡ buddy reading this series with Penny
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[Lexi · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️

The way Persephone lives rent free in Apollo’s head all the while she is LIVING her BEST LIFE with Hades!!!
😍😍😍.😂😂😂.
Oooh this series just keeps getting better and better!!!

[Oscar · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a good series!

[Kate Victoria RescueandReading · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books so addicting, I’m obsessed. Can’t stop, won’t stop!! 🛑

The artwork is incredible as per usual, if you’re on the edge of wondering whether to invest your time in the series- DO IT!

I am always so excited to get the next book, and even reread favourite scenes in previous ones.

Eff Apollo, I hope he gets what he deserves. I have a feeling where the series might be heading and I CAN’T WAIT to see if my theory is correct!

[Steph ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Hamad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lore Olympus: Volume One ★★★ 1/2
Lore Olympus: Volume Two ★★★★
Lore Olympus: Volume Three ★★★★ 1/4
Lore Olympus: Volume Four ★★★★
Lore Olympus: Volume Five ★★★★
Lore Olympus: Volume Six ★★★★ 1/4

Although I enjoyed all of the volumes, I think this one is my favorite so far. I thought the last two volumes were very good, but the story wasn't progressing very much. In this one, it was the opposite as a ton of important things take place and there's a lot of discussion about trauma and Persephone keeps growing and growing (Maybe a bit literally with this one).

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m never going to be bored of this!

[Dana Cristiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

That cliffhanger!

4 stars for the sixth volume in the Lore Olympus series (episode 152 on Webcomic ends this volume).

Persephone is found, Apollo's mischief is somewhat discovered and hope he will be punished soon, and Minthe is more annoying than ever!

In the end she gets what she deserves, I hope.
Looking forward for the next episodes.

[Christy Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm always so excited when a new volume of Lore Olympus is published. I truly love this series and the artwork. The characters are beautifully drawn and developed. The conflict is ramping up and the relationship between Hades and Persephone is blooming into such a beautiful garden of love, respect, and support. The story speaks to a very modern audience, but also an audience which loves the original Greek myths. I love the blending of modern stories with the classic ones - Rachel Smythe is so good at what she does.

[Maryam · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was fun! hades is such a green flag i love him🤭

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh, I just love it so much! I love the dogs, I love Hecate, I love Hera, and Hades and Kore? LOVE.

[Charity (Booktrovert Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

RTC

[Abbey Lavinia ꕥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

they’re so cute I love themmmmm but also uh oh

this art just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!!!

“I hated him, but I was so desperate to have any sort of interaction that it was almost a relief when he would talk to me”

“not falling for you is really difficult”

[hailee · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*** so juicy

[☀︎︎ Eva ☀︎︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t know if I want to be Hades or be with him
I don’t know if I want to be Persephone or be with her

(I’m pan lol)

[Rian *fire and books* · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Oh, sugar snaps.”

[Niyousha · Rating 3 out of 5]

یه ذره بنظرم دیگه زیادی کش اومده و هیچ اتفاقی نمیفته.

پی نوشت بی ربط به کتاب: کتاب نبرد من رو هم امشب تموم کردم. گودریدز نه میذاره ریتینگ بدی نه چیزی بنویسی. این صهیونیستهای بی شرف سانسورو تا کجا کشوندن.
خلاصه در مورد نبرد من، من توی ۶۵ درصد دی ان اف کردم. میشد تا آخرشم خوند ولی من از لحاظ روحی نمیتونستم هندل کنم. ولی یه قسمتهایی داشت که در مورد صهیونیستها میگفت که حتی الانم درسته. برای همسرم خوندم و هردومون تعجب کردیم. خیلی تکان دهنده بود شناخت درستش از صیونیستها. گودریدز هرچقدرم سانسور کنی ما بازهم حرف میزنیم.

[may · Rating 3 out of 5]

just get together already smh

[MissBecka Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I may have spent nearly all day reading this on Webtoon.
I am addicted!

[kristyn ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ · Rating 5 out of 5]

“who’s afraid of little old me?” core

[aadri ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

love itttt

[Ana (fullybookedshelves) · Rating 5 out of 5]

My only concern here is that, since this volume didn't break my heart into a million pieces, the next one will definitely destroy me. I can feel it.

[Erica ♋️✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhhh!! I don’t know why it took me so long to read this I loved it so much

[h o l l i s · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still not sure why Apollo is running around being NOT maimed but alas.. there's still time. Thankfully though Minthe finally got some consequences because good lord was she painful to watch. If I ever did read past the volumes in the webtoon I'm not sure I got this far and saw just how long her behaviour lasted.

Now I have to figure out how to convince my library to buy up the next few because I don't want to have to back track again before the final volume comes out.

[Monte Price · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always have a good time with these, very much looking forward to the series wrapping up. I do think that there have been a few too many detours and backtracking and ultimately is a series that didn't need to go on for this long, but since I appreciate the art I'm willing to indulge Smythe a little.

[Rod Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's still all about the characters emoting at each other, but like last time this volume continues to amp up movement in the actual plot as confrontations occur, secrets are revealed, and open conflict breaks out.

I continue to get lost in the large cast and all their intrigue. I'm sure I would enjoy this series more if it came with a cast list and plot recap at the start of every volume.

[rayhanah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75
I lowkey feel like the author is losing the plot a little. Why is everything kind of dragging, and she's planning on ending the series soon? I still love this series but I'm getting tired of reading about the same thing with no progress.

[Lindsay (pawsomereads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read on Webtoon!
The stakes keep getting higher and higher and the action keeps turning up a notch. I’m still obsessed with this art and these characters. I’m so excited to see what happens next!