Lore Olympus Graphic Novel Novels & Stories

Lore Olympus: Volume One totally swept me off my feet! Rachel Smythe's art style is this gorgeous blend of pastel pinks and deep blues that just pulls you into Persephone and Hades' world. The way she reimagines Greek mythology with modern twists—like scrolling through 'Underworld Net' or Hades dealing with corporate drama—feels fresh and playful. I adore how Persephone isn't just a naive goddess; she's got layers, from her insecurities to her quiet fierceness. And Hades? Far from the typical brooding villain, he’s awkward, kind, and weirdly relatable. The pacing can feel slow if you binge-read, but the emotional beats hit hard. It’s like a soap opera you can’t look away from.

If you’re into romances with depth or myth retellings that don’t take themselves too seriously, this is a gem. The side characters—shoutout to chaotic Eros and overbearing Demeter—add so much flavor. Just be warned: you’ll finish it and immediately need Volume Two.

All roads lead to Webtoon. It’s a vertically-scrolling webcomic designed for that platform. Reading it in any other format loses something. It’s 100% free to read at the standard pace. I’ve binged it twice without paying. The in-app currency is for early access or tipping, not for basic reading. If you love it, consider using the fast-pass later to support the team, but it’s never mandatory.

The official 'Lore Olympus' webtoon is available for free on Webtoon's website and their mobile app. New episodes typically release every Sunday, and they stay free to read for a period. If you want to binge-read from the beginning, you'll find most of the backlog is also free, though some of the very earliest episodes might be behind a daily pass system now.

Just a heads-up, the daily pass thing can be annoying if you're trying to read a lot at once—it gives you one pass per day to unlock an older episode. It's Webtoon's way of encouraging people to use their Fast Pass system for immediate access. Still, a huge chunk of the series is totally free if you're patient or start from where the free episodes begin.

I ended up reading it all on my phone during my commute, the vertical scroll format is perfect for that.