Lore Olympus: Volume Eight

Lore Olympus #8

by Rachel Smythe

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!

“You have no authority here.”

Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone’s trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into a new war.

Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him about all she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo is Zeus’s son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes that the would-be usurper wants Persephone’s power to take the throne.

Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely from the rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo’s plan, but also inadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back by shuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses the ensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup.

Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge of collapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim her rightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love.

This edition of Smythe’s original Eisner Award–winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.

This volume collects episodes 180–206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

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

416 pages, Paperback

Expected publication May 6, 2025

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

[rayhanah · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ for the queen of the Underworld 🖤

[Melanie]

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

♡ buddy reading this series with Penny
✰ read for free on webtoon

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[Liberty Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this for free on webtoons but I will end up buying a physical copy because the art is gorgeous. 😍

Honestly these ratings are purely based on vibes. I'm writing these reviews after finishing the entire webtoon so it's hard to pinpoint specific plots and I noted the ratings whilst reading. The story is so good I love the modern spins and twists on greek mythology and their story.

[Lexi]

***Pre-Read***

WE HAVE A COVER AND VOLUME #7 ISN’T EVEN OUT YET!!!
😱😱😱!!!

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

I definitely enjoyed this volume more than the last one. It had more action in it and advanced the plot a lot more. The art continues to be stunning and I’m looking forward to reading more of the series.

[zel · Rating 3 out of 5]

read on webtoon (s3 ep 280)

[emory⋆｡✩ · Rating 5 out of 5]

➸ 5 stars

first book with an actual plot?? i'm impressed! LOVED THIS. easy five stars for the queen of the underworld🫦

[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
Lore Olympus: Volume Seven ★★★★ 1/4
Lore Olympus: Volume Eight ★★★★

Finally, the story moved so much in this volume and there was some pretty action too. I like how it preserves a certain level when it comes to the drawing and production.

[sashenka 🖤 · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5 ⭐

You know what? I'm stopping here. I know there's more of it but I'm no longer entertained and I truly don't care about Hades/Persephone.

[⋆˚࿔ bella 𝜗𝜚˚⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i will never tire of reading about them ❤️‍🩹

[Calumnias · Rating 5 out of 5]

Está mujer dibuja demasiado bien, este ha sido sin duda de los más bonitos. También te digo, como he llorado🥹

[nyx · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was insane!!

[Zeynep Dilara · Rating 5 out of 5]

bak bu çok iyiydi işte

[Annika Unterberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 8 is sectioned into 2 parts really:

In part one the focus is on working through sexual trauma and entrusting oneself in people close to you. We also keep following the plot arc of the trail and its conclusion.

In part two on the other hand, the plot changes drastically. The characters are separated for a vast period of time and there is a stronger emphasis on action rather than character development.

While I loved the first part, I didn’t know what to think of part two for quite some time. Mainly because it felt like a completely different story and I usually don’t like when the characters are separated for so long as nobody can attest that they will be the same people they were 10 years ago.

However, after some getting used to the changes, I enjoyed the arc quite a bit especially the ending and am excited about where the story will take us in season 3. Hopefully we get more time with Persephone and Hades together.

—> 4 stars

[jaz²² · Rating 4 out of 5]

De los más interesantes hasta ahora

[indigo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pues aunque todavía no acabo de leer el webtoon completo, y hasta aquí llegan los libros impresos que INCREÍBLE ha estado todo esto. Siempre me lo recomendaron mucho y no me había dado el tiempo de leer esta historia y amo a los personajes, amo el arte amo todo 😭 ojalá Hades fuera real pq yo también me enamoré de él.

[Karina Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Al ser el último volumen publicado, lo marcare como leído varias veces, una por cada volumen leído, los cuales contemplaré como si fueran de 25 capítulos.



VOLUMEN 8
1) 18/04/23 - 18/04/23 ✨✨✨✨✨
2) 10/06/24 - 10/06/24 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
🌸181 - como todos se exaltan cuando se enteran del motivo del acto de ira 🥺👏🏻 y como nadie respeta a Zeus 😂👏🏻💕
🌸183 - Hermosas escenas 🥺💕
🌸187 - Ares descubre el temor de Zeus.
🌸190 - una de las escenas más dramáticas de la historia, va Perfecto con “Te Prometí” de Mijares…



VOLUMEN 9
1) 10/06/24 - 23/06/24 ✨✨✨✨✨
🌸215 en delante - info súper importante sobre cómo Cronos escapó.
🌸final capítulo 221 - comienza el momento más esperado…
🌸Hefesto/Ares/Afrodita… que visión tan distinta y realista de los personajes….AME!!!



VOLUMEN 10
1) 23/06/24 - 04/07/24 ✨✨✨✨✨
🌸228 - me sorprendiste Ares, al darme información sobre las diosas de la fertilidad.
🌸Final 235 - pinche Zeus… cuando por fin comenzabas a redimirte…
🌸Me imagine y no a la vez que pudiera haber algo así en el pasado de Demeter… pinche vieja…
🌸231 al 235 - Propuesta de matrimonio, boda y noche de bodas….
🌸239 - Irrupción en los sueños



VOLUMEN 11 (251 - 280)
1)04/07/24 - 23/07/25 ✨✨✨✨✨
🌸259 - Frase hermosa
🌸264 - info diosas de la fertilidad
🌸272 - Entendimiento de los nuevos poderes de Persefone.
🌸277 - excelente frase sobre la ira
🌸Fue un final perfecto….

[Maïa_Dugaire]

Vous n’avez aucune preuve que j’ai pleuré.

Mais j’ai pleuré.

En offrant mes nuits à WEBTOON pour finir cette histoire.

Quelle romance exceptionnelle. Quelle richesse dans la réécriture de la mythologie grecque. Que de perfection 🥹❤️

[Angel Navarro Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing as always, I really appreciate the way the story helps you heal from itself. Much love 💞

[book.asiek · Rating 5 out of 5]

na webtoonie już dawno ją czytałam, kiedyś zakolekcjonuje wszystkie części

[Ailed Rguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

¿Será que por fin podré verlos felices y juntos?

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don’t know when 6 became 7 and 7 became 8, but even though I love these books I thought some of the end parts were confusing and sad. Still 4/4.5 stars.

[Bre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fully binged this. Favourite one so far. Big thanks to my Gen Z siblings for introducing me to WebToon 👵🏼

[Melissa Ferrara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly devastated I finished this series don’t text

[Jazzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
So much drama and stuff going on. I absolutely devoured this book! Rushing to read more chapters

[Brooklyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

cheating a bit bc I’m already past all these volumes on webtoon and just hadn’t logged them but oh well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I have in fact read them

[Jadzia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful ending

[Tiffany✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

Characters: 9
Art style: 10
Writing: 8
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 10
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 9

[Elisa ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn’t want this to end! 10/10 for the queen of the underworld 🩷 ⭐️

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5*