Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 2: Hammer of Thor, The-Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 2 (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #2)

by Rick Riordan

[Artemis]

Reviews at The Artemis Reader

I enjoyed this sequel far more than I enjoyed the first book.

Thor’s hammer is lost, Loki is up to no good and a new einherjar to figure out are just a few of the key plot points. The last is perhaps my favorite – Riordan has nothing but grace when it comes to tackling some sensitive and topical issues. Alex Fierro is possibly the best part, and in my opinion is what really made me enjoy this sequel.

Alex is a great character, a child of Loki and gender fluid. For me this was such an interesting perspective to tie into the series. Riordan impressed me with his ability to incorporate an interesting conversation on gender roles and diversity into this series about Norse mythology. She’s (since most of the time Alex is a female) kick-ass, likeable and a great foil to Magnus.

When I first picked up this series I wasn’t too impressed with the first book, I found it a little lackluster and too much of the same formula as the Percy Jackson series. Consider me a changed person, because I am looking forward to the next installment!