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annepanman's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely grew out of the series over the years but I love the characters and I love Magnus Chase. The Norse Mythology was very good too and I have a fun time reading this series. The first two books were great and this was good too but I just didn’t feel 100% excited with this one as I did with the rest.
pratimav's review against another edition
4.0
This book was hilarious and cute, and for that I have mostly fond feelings towards it.
The series as a whole I think is weaker than it could be, and it feels unoriginal especially when set next to other things that Rick has written (most of which I read as a kid, so maybe not the most unbiased opinion). Everything is super straight forward, there’s a task to complete and some steps to get there so we do it. Not a lot of twists, the creativity of these books come from the depictions of the modern gods, but I’m just not sure it’s enough for me.
In the context of this series I think this book is great. But I think the series could be better, and maybe isn’t suited for the kind of reader I am now, and it makes me wish I read The Sword of Summer back in 2015 when it came out.
I love Alex, favorite pink and green (usually) human. I loved the cameos. I loved getting to learn a little more about the main characters, and I’m gonna miss these kiddos.
The series as a whole I think is weaker than it could be, and it feels unoriginal especially when set next to other things that Rick has written (most of which I read as a kid, so maybe not the most unbiased opinion). Everything is super straight forward, there’s a task to complete and some steps to get there so we do it. Not a lot of twists, the creativity of these books come from the depictions of the modern gods, but I’m just not sure it’s enough for me.
In the context of this series I think this book is great. But I think the series could be better, and maybe isn’t suited for the kind of reader I am now, and it makes me wish I read The Sword of Summer back in 2015 when it came out.
I love Alex, favorite pink and green (usually) human. I loved the cameos. I loved getting to learn a little more about the main characters, and I’m gonna miss these kiddos.
mamccoystories_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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
5.0
charliedragon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
livruther's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
aldisparadise's review against another edition
5.0
Percy raised his hands. “All I’m saying is the most powerful demigod of our generation is sitting right here, and it isn’t me.” He nodded to Annabeth. “Wise Girl can’t shape-shift or breathe underwater or talk to pegasi. She can’t fly, and she isn’t superstrong. But she’s crazy smart and good at improvising. That’s what makes her deadly. Doesn’t matter whether she’s on land, in water, in the air, or in Tartarus.” – Percy
“You can’t hold on to hate forever. It won’t do a thing to the person you hate, but it’ll poison you, sure enough.” – T.J.
“Loki, you asked me who I am? I’m part of this team. I’m Magnus Chase from floor nineteen, Hotel Valhalla. I’m the son of Frey, son of Natalie, friend of Mallory, Halfborn, T.J., Blitzen, Hearthstone, Samirah, and Alex. This is my family! This is my othala. I know they will always support me, which is why I’m standing here, triumphant, on your ship, surrounded by my family, and you…even in the midst of thousands, you. Are. Still. Alone.” – Magnus
“You can’t hold on to hate forever. It won’t do a thing to the person you hate, but it’ll poison you, sure enough.” – T.J.
“Loki, you asked me who I am? I’m part of this team. I’m Magnus Chase from floor nineteen, Hotel Valhalla. I’m the son of Frey, son of Natalie, friend of Mallory, Halfborn, T.J., Blitzen, Hearthstone, Samirah, and Alex. This is my family! This is my othala. I know they will always support me, which is why I’m standing here, triumphant, on your ship, surrounded by my family, and you…even in the midst of thousands, you. Are. Still. Alone.” – Magnus
the_fang_kid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
No! I don't want it to be over already!