Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, The Sword of Summer - Rick Riordan

" Myths are simply stories about truths that have been forgotten. "

Pages: 512

Published: October 6, 2015, by Disney Hyperion

Kindle: 6,86 €

Paperback: 7,59 €

Hardcover: 16,67 € 

Available on Audible.

Plot:

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 . . .

Conclusion:

This book was fascinating!! 

I have never read anything about Norse mythology before and Magnus Chase was a great way to be introduced to the subject. 

Rick Riordan writes such diverse characters and I'm loving it. 

Magnus has the same humor Percy has so of course I really enjoyed the jokes in this book.  Even if it was a fast-paced story it still was packed with action and great adventures. 

I don't know how Mr. Riordan does it but the chapter headings were hilarious. Maybe he was a stand-up comedian in a former life? Well, I don't know but what I do know is that he is extremely funny.

Sidenote: I'm not sure if I'm the only one who sees it but doesn't the guy on the cover kinda look like Kurt Cobain? 

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆