The Hammer of Thor
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"Magnus Chase, you nearly started Ragnarok. What are you going to do next?"
It's been six weeks since Magnus and his friends returned from defeating Fenris Wolf and the fire giants. Magnus has adjusted to life at the Hotel Valhalla—as much as a once-homeless and previously alive kid can. As a son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus doesn't exactly fit in with the rest of Odin's chosen warriors, but he has a few good peeps among his hallmates on floor nineteen, and he's been dutifully training for Ragnarok along with everyone else. His days have settled into a new kind of normal.
But Magnus should have known there's no such thing as normal in the Nine Worlds. His friends Hearthstone and Blitzen have disappeared. A new hallmate is creating chaos. According to a very nervous goat, a certain object belonging to Thor is still missing, and the thunder god's enemies will stop at nothing to gain control of it.
Time to summon Jack, the Sword of Summer, and take action. Too bad the only action Jack seems to be interested in is dates with other magical weapons. . . .
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3 primary books11 released booksMagnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard is a 11-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2015 with contributions by Rick Riordan.
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As per usual, it was a fun read. I'm giving it an extra star for representation, and I hope I won't change my rating this time.
Alex Fierro is undoubtedly one of the best characters Rick Riordan has ever come up with, and although Magnus does still sound like an extra Percy Jackson, I was waiting for it this time, so I don't think it bothered me nearly as much. We also got to know more about Sam's family, including her husband-to-be, Amir Fadlan, who has brought to the story an interesting perspective (a common mortal getting to know the Nine Worlds) which I hope will play a bigger part in the sequel. Oh, yes—and Magnus had his hair cut, finally!
Like typical Riordan this book is hilarious mix of adventure and Norse mythology in a engaging and entertaining story
I especially liked the trans character Alex. It's so refreshing to have characters from the GSRM community included in the story without a direct in your face about it.
Rick Riorodan effectively weaves the characters sexuality and gender identity with the prejudices of others and the challenges Alex must deal with in a way that does not impact the primary plot and story arc.
