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The Lost Sun (The United States of Asgard #1)
by
Tessa Gratton (Goodreads Author)
Fans of Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Holly Black's The Curse Workers will embrace this richly drawn, Norse-mythology-infused alternate world: the United States of Asgard.
Seventeen-year-old Soren Bearskin is trying to escape the past. His father, a famed warrior, lost himself to the battle-frenzy and killed thirteen innocent people. Soren cannot deny that berserking is...more
Seventeen-year-old Soren Bearskin is trying to escape the past. His father, a famed warrior, lost himself to the battle-frenzy and killed thirteen innocent people. Soren cannot deny that berserking is...more
Hardcover, 368 pages
Expected publication:
June 25th 2013
by Random House Books for Young Readers
(first published June 15th 2013)
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Mar 12, 2013
fяσzєη
marked it as to-read
They changed the title of the book and series? D: Whyyy? I thought Weight of Stars and Songs of New Asgard were beautiful.
I also don't like this cover. At all. >_>
I also don't like this cover. At all. >_>
Mar 11, 2013
Kayla
marked it as to-read
As a history and mythology geek of the highest order, I nearly squeed.
I have an irrational fear that this could go very wrong, but I will pray that it is as awesome as I hope.
EDIT:
TITLE CHANGE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN.
Also:
Okay. That summary. Sounds way too Perseus Jackson to me. Please don't be a rip off, I will be so disappointed.
EDIT #2
Niiiiiiice cover.
I have an irrational fear that this could go very wrong, but I will pray that it is as awesome as I hope.
EDIT:
TITLE CHANGE. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN.
Also:
Okay. That summary. Sounds way too Perseus Jackson to me. Please don't be a rip off, I will be so disappointed.
EDIT #2
Niiiiiiice cover.
Dec 12, 2012
♥ Spring 22
marked it as to-read
Awesome! I love Norse mythology.
So, yay! A book set in Asgard. Totally reading it.
So, yay! A book set in Asgard. Totally reading it.
Feb 06, 2013
Cas
marked it as awaiting-release
Norse mythology? Yes. I Need.
Loki better be in it
The Lost Sun...
Hehehe. I love it when I understand the significance of the title of a book before I even read it.
Anyway, more Norse mythology. Hopefully less disappointing than Valkryie Rising.
Although "United States of Asgard" is not really a good sign.
...but Norse mythology.
I must read it, even if the series title is a bit cheesy. I gotta see how the author interprets all my Viking-god friends, especially Loki. (I also hope she puts Hugin and Munin in there.)
Hehehe. I love it when I understand the significance of the title of a book before I even read it.
Anyway, more Norse mythology. Hopefully less disappointing than Valkryie Rising.
Although "United States of Asgard" is not really a good sign.
...but Norse mythology.
I must read it, even if the series title is a bit cheesy. I gotta see how the author interprets all my Viking-god friends, especially Loki. (I also hope she puts Hugin and Munin in there.)
Oct 10, 2012
Stephanie
marked it as to-read
This DOES sound like a Percy Jackson book, but what I think is funny is that Rick Riordan was already planning a Norse mythology series, too. Ha. Obviously, this is different in the sense that Riordan mostly includes his gods as "family" of the main characters. This doesn't sound like that.
Surprised how much I liked it. Am very hoping the series aspect means more stories in the same universe, and not continuing the same focus characters.
Review someday?
Review someday?
Mar 27, 2013
Amy Plum
added it
What a fabulous book. Loved the world building and mythology, and what an amazing main character: a teenage berserker. Can't wait to read Book 2!!
May 13, 2012
Tess
marked it as to-read
It might just be me, but this reminds me a little of the Percy Jackson series, which is partly why I'm kind of really excited for this to come out.
I freakin' love this book. I can't wait for the rest of the world to read it. My favorite favorite favorite thing Tessa has written.
Sep 02, 2012
Aisha
marked it as to-read
Norse! Gods! This book is right up my alley.
Now just don't fail me Tessa.
Now just don't fail me Tessa.
So freaking cool. You guys are going to love this one!
I assume the trickster gods part refers to Loki.
Gorgeous world-building.
May 18, 2013
Ashleigh Paige
is currently reading it
Impromptu readalong with Blythe!
I'm a sucker for anything Norse mythology, so I'm super excited for this!
sounds interesting, but (view spoiler)
Apr 22, 2013
Amy Parker
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My favorite by Tessa so far. The world of this book is rendered so perfectly. It's intricate, complex and totally plausible. The main character, Soren, is easily one of my favorite book males to date. I wanted to be on this journey of his with him and his friends. The writing is beautiful, the story well-crafted. Epic is the best word to describe it.
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I want to read this so bad because I love Norse mythology, but if they don't change that cover I'm buying this on kindle. I'm sorry but I can't have that cover on my shelves.
!!!!!
Mar 12, 2013
Gabriela
marked it as absolutely-positively-getting
United States of Asgard?
:D
This cover...
:D
This cover...
Mar 24, 2013
Kay
marked it as to-read
I'm looking forward to the book, but I really hate this cover.
It's pretty terrible.
It's pretty terrible.
Amazing concept, but dislike that cover immensely! Very disappointed :(
Dec 04, 2011
Annie
marked it as to-read
I'm really, really tempted to rate this just because nobody else has. :)
Really good! But wow this cover is terrible.
Oct 17, 2012
Jaime
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Tessa Gratton has wanted to be a paleontologist or a wizard since she was seven. Alas, she turned out too impatient to hunt dinosaurs, but is still searching for a someone to teach her magic. After traveling the world with her military family, she acquired a BA (and the important parts of an MA) in Gender Studies, then settled down in Kansas with her partner, her cats, and her mutant dog. She now...more
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