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grace_senkfor's review against another edition
4.0
i want blitz and hearth together and the inclusivity!!!!
also the percy jackson references… absolute slay
side note: i am ashamed to say this but i find loki so fucking hot (i know he’s evil but there’s just something about him)
also the percy jackson references… absolute slay
side note: i am ashamed to say this but i find loki so fucking hot (i know he’s evil but there’s just something about him)
kristicakes's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Torture, Confinement, and Abandonment
willowmariemanning's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
lermonysnickers's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
fantasynovel's review against another edition
4.0
The Deus ex Machina of Summer was pretty good! Except for the fact that Magnus won every fight by letting go of his amazing talking sword which would then swoop around and kill everyone. Don't worry, though, it's not a total deus ex machina bc whenever Magnus picked it up again, he felt all the exhaustion of what it had done!!! Ugh. That's not a real consequence for magic. It's just boring and led to Magnus passing out a lot and talking to Loki.
This book really wasn't that bad, though. Magnus's powers being peace powers was a nice change. And Samirah al-Abbas was actually amazing. She flies, she shape-shifts, she has a magical hijab, she fights with AXES. Axes are immediately impressive and much cooler than swords that fight for themselves. The "villains" like Gunilla were fleshed out and sympathetic. And it was really fun to see Annabeth outside of Perciville.
There also weren't any major love subplots, although: does anyone else ship Blitz and Hearth? I was getting major vibes from them. Like, MAJOR vibes. And Samirah did have that cute scene with Amir at the food court.
I guess I really missed reading Rick Riordan. Maybe this year I'll go back and read all of his books. That might be fun.
This book really wasn't that bad, though. Magnus's powers being peace powers was a nice change. And Samirah al-Abbas was actually amazing. She flies, she shape-shifts, she has a magical hijab, she fights with AXES. Axes are immediately impressive and much cooler than swords that fight for themselves. The "villains" like Gunilla were fleshed out and sympathetic. And it was really fun to see Annabeth outside of Perciville.
There also weren't any major love subplots, although: does anyone else ship Blitz and Hearth? I was getting major vibes from them. Like, MAJOR vibes. And Samirah did have that cute scene with Amir at the food court.
I guess I really missed reading Rick Riordan. Maybe this year I'll go back and read all of his books. That might be fun.
acosta109's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
tamoker's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
cutenanya's review against another edition
5.0
The books spells A-W-E-S-O-M-E! Seriously, it raises my expectations for the next two books. There are many things I love about Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer, and though the plot may not be as intricate as the Heroes of Olympus (so far), the diversity of the characters, the sassy titles, Norse Mythology, the partnership of an elf and a dwarf (I'm a sucker for elf-dwarf partners EVER since LOTR and the Hobbit), a kickass Muslim heroine, a smartass Magnus Chase, a TALKING sword, and the appearance of ANNABETH more than compensate.
Most important of all, there is NO ROMANCE! Instead, we get LOTS OF FAMILY LOVE! YEAH TO A COOL FAMILY!!!!!
P.S. I love how Riordan manages to piss off both Percy and Jason in a book narrated by Magnus who have NO IDEA who these guys even are!
Most important of all, there is NO ROMANCE! Instead, we get LOTS OF FAMILY LOVE! YEAH TO A COOL FAMILY!!!!!
P.S. I love how Riordan manages to piss off both Percy and Jason in a book narrated by Magnus who have NO IDEA who these guys even are!
niff_the_nerd's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Child death, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Ableism