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Rachel Smythe

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Rachel Smythe is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the #1 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. Since October 2021, over 2.3 million copies of the bestselling graphic novel editions have been printed in the US alone. The series has been translated into thirteen languages and sold into fifteen territories worldwide. Rachel’s craftsmanship and storytelling have garnered significant industry success, including two Eisner Awards and three nominations, two Harvey Awards, two Ringo Awards and five nominations, a Hugo Award nomination, a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Graphic Novel, and an ALA Alex Award. A highly anticipated Lore Olympus animated TV series is currently in development with the Jim Henson Company. Rachel lives in New Zealand. https://rachelsmythe.com/about/ Source: Open Library

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  • Lore Olympus: Volume One (Lore Olympus, #1) cover

    Lore Olympus: Volume One (Lore Olympus, #1)

    Rachel Smythe

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love—witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “What Scott Pilgrim did for Canadian slackers, Lore Olympus does for the Greek pantheon, while being so beautiful that you know Aphrodite is just staring daggers in its direction.”—Kieron Gillen, co-creator of The Wicked + The Divine Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she’s allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes…

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