Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer
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's never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle 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 . . .
It has actually been quite a while since I have read this book, but I have had this feeling to write the review so review it I am. When I do think back on it I smile. There so many things I loved about this book.
- Magnus: He was the main character and I was drawn into his sarcasticness (obviously not a word but hey it will do) and his life immediately. There are so many times I smiled at the sarcastic things he said. Sadly I only wrote down one I found at the start but at least you will get a sense of what I mean.
In short, it was the saddest, flimsiest, most disgusting piece of scrap I had ever magically pulled from a river.
He says it as if it's something he did everyday.
Inside Magnus’ head there were certain things I did enjoy (that sounds a tad weird) what I mean is that I thought was a bit funny, in a good way. He would ask questions in his own head to what he might ask and some of those he would miss when he said them aloud but he would still ask some seemingly not as important questions with the important ones. I think it is part of why I found him more likeable.
Another thing I should note that is important to remember is how Magnus values his mothers memory. She may be dead but he doesn’t necessarily hide her memories away instead he tries to focus on the good ones the ones that feel him with warmth. She is also a positive factor in some of his decisions which I’m glad. Also Magnus 1.0. That was kind of hilarious.
