Persephone (Graphic Novel)

By Loic Locatelli-Kournwsky

A girl seeks her origins, uncovering secrets in the Underworld.

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144 pages· 8,199 words

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Bookroo's summary

Persephone, feeling ordinary despite being the adopted daughter of a powerful magician, is haunted by nightmares and curiosity. Determined to uncover the truth about her mysterious birth, she ventures into the Underworld. There, she faces challenges that test her identity and courage. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the secrets of her past remain hidden? This modern retelling of a classic myth blends magic, adventure, and the quest for self-discovery in a visually stunning world.

From the publisher

An adaptation of the Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone, in an exciting universe that blends high fantasy adventure with visuals reminiscent of Japanese anime and 1950s American-style comics. Persephone is an ordinary girl, which is exactly what is bothering her. She may be the adopted daughter of the famous magician Demeter, but Persephone struggles to find her place alongside such a force of nature. Driven by recurring nightmares as well as a budding curiosity, Persephone decides to explore the secrets of her birth, which everyone seems rather intent on keeping from her. With or without help, Persephone will embark on an epic adventure deep into the Underworld where she’ll discover far more than she bargained for. Storyteller Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky weaves a story of magic and intrigue in this stunningly rendered modern retelling of the Greek myth of Goddess Demeter and her daughter, Persephone. Fans of Miyazaki movies and titles like Amelie Flechais’s The Little Red Wolf will find familiar elements in Persephone, and with the focus on questions of family and identity, it should fit right in with some of the most popular YA and all-ages graphic novels like Raina Telgemeier’s Smile. - Paste

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