Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.
One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.
The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die...
As you know, I completely devoured Rick Riordan's book on the Greek Gods. So I was super excited to check out his latest series on the Norse Gods.
As usual, The Sword of Summer comes along with a whole lot of information. You learn a lot about the Norse mythology, which turns out to be not only fascinating but also creepy and partly hilarious.
Furthermore, Rick Riordan hasn't lost his amazing sense of humor. Even the chapter titles are simply brilliant and guaranteed to make you laugh.
The Sword of Summer is hell of a ride and ties in perfectly with the other YA books Riordan published so far. The next part, The Hammer of Thor, is already sitting on my shelf, waiting to be devoured!
If you enjoyed Riordan's previous works you will definitely love this one! It's a new subject most people don't know much about. You'll learn, you'll laugh. A fascinating novel!
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