Title: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Author: Rick Riordan
Genre: Fantasy
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, the final chapter in the Norse Mythology series by Rick Riordan, shares Magnus Chase's final quest to stop the beginning of Ragnarok. Even though I will read ANYTHING Rick Riordan writes, this book was most interesting because of my lack of knowledge of Norse Mythology. Having only seen Norse Gods in the Thor movies, I had little background until this series. What is so hard for me is when a series ends - but this book didn't disappoint. Not only was it action-packed from start to finish, but it incorporated so many strong characters who all brought their own strengths to every mission. Getting to know Halfborn, Mallory, and TJ better in this book was great because their backstories/death stories are fascinating and so connected to the historical times of the places they come from. For example. Mallory died trying to stop a bus bomb from killing children, even though her family supported the bombing in Ireland. TJ died on the battlefield of the Civil War working hard to end slavery and discrimination in the process. Each character has their flaws, but it is through those flaws that they are able to fight so well together to stop Loki and his desire to end the world as we know it. While this series and these characters have come to an end, and I am very sad because of it, I know that Mr. Riordan will find a way to weave them back into another series letting me revisit some of my favorite characters who now feel like friends.
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