Starred Review Lore Olympus, originally a webcomic, has become so popular that even retailers like Hot Topic are selling its merchandise nowadays; with beautiful artwork and compelling characters taking the forefront of this romantic, tech-savvy retelling of Greek mythology, it's no wonder why. Shenanigans begin when Hades sees the gigantic-eyed, adorably pink, short, and curvy goddess Persephone attending her first party at Olympus and tells his brothers she "puts Aphrodite to shame." Aphrodite, who overhears, hatches a plan to embarrass them, but instead, her scheme results in a meet-cute, and Persephone and Hades' attraction flowers from there. Meanwhile, Persephone, struggling to control her power over nature, experiences both the promises and pitfalls of adulthood now that she's away from her overbearing mother, while the blue, gentlemanly, pointy-nosed Hades considers leaving a toxic relationship. Eisner-nominated Smythe casts both Olympus and its flashy inhabitants in an appropriately vibrant, candy-colored palette. Airy, whimsical brushstrokes make her digital illustrations seem watercolor-like, and readers will find themselves wishing they could visit these dreamy interpretations of Olympus and the Underworld. It's a story that's been told countless times, but few other adaptations have been quite as sensitive and elegant as what Smythe has rendered here. The author includes a content warning, as Lore Olympus regularly deals with themes of abuse, trauma, and sexual assault. Final colors not seen.