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A review by sweekune
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4/5
Book two in the Magnus Chase series and our heroes are charged with finding the hammer of Thor as well as figuring out why the trickster Loki has struck a marriage bargain between Sam and the giant Thrym.
- The same fun twists on Norse mythology. I enjoyed exploring more of the nine worlds and getting to know our characters better (especially Hearthstone) as well as being introduced to some new ones.
- Considering this is a middle grade fantasy book, Riordan really manages to explore some difficult topics well, including toxic family, knowing yourself and personal growth and the concept of mixed success and failure.
- Alex is possibly one of my favourite characters completely, not just in this book. I've not found a lot of genderfluid representation before and this is perfect. This is also explored sensitively and kindly for which Riordan gets major kudos.
An excellent second book and now onto the third, and final, book.
Book two in the Magnus Chase series and our heroes are charged with finding the hammer of Thor as well as figuring out why the trickster Loki has struck a marriage bargain between Sam and the giant Thrym.
- The same fun twists on Norse mythology. I enjoyed exploring more of the nine worlds and getting to know our characters better (especially Hearthstone) as well as being introduced to some new ones.
- Considering this is a middle grade fantasy book, Riordan really manages to explore some difficult topics well, including toxic family, knowing yourself and personal growth and the concept of mixed success and failure.
- Alex is possibly one of my favourite characters completely, not just in this book. I've not found a lot of genderfluid representation before and this is perfect. This is also explored sensitively and kindly for which Riordan gets major kudos.
An excellent second book and now onto the third, and final, book.