The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #2) by Rick Riordan -- Restarting November 12th 2023

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki--and the price he wants is very high.

[Tati]

Jumping in!

End of chapter 2: for some reason, I always think the Greek books are funnier...

[Tati]

22% - I don't really like Jack, tbh

[Tati]

Up to chapter 24: (view spoiler)[ those Viking corpses were funny, with their motions and votes and everything.

Also, I'd like to manifest my displeasure that this Loki is not Marvel's Loki (physically I mean, I've got Tom Hiddleston's Loki firm in my mind)

And Hearth's dad is such a jerk!! Making him wirte rather than sign. Also, I wonder what is the blood price that Hearth has to pay... (hide spoiler)]

[Tati]

70% (view spoiler)[ I don't know if it's just me, but these side quests are a bit tiring, there are too many of them (hide spoiler)]

[Tati]

End of chapter 49 (view spoiler)[ that was pretty predictable... (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

Tati wrote: "22% - I don't really like Jack, tbh"

He does get extremely annoying in my opinion. Just seems a bit overdone in some cases

[Meaghan]

Tati wrote: "Up to chapter 24: those Viking corpses were funny, with their motions and votes and everything.

Also, I'd like to manifest my displeasure that this Loki is not Marvel's Loki (physically I mean, I..."

(view spoiler)[Yea I enjoyed those Draugr! And I had the same image of Loki! Both looks and personality, so I already had "decided" how this Loki would act, and it was way off, which was weird to read.

And I'm extremely worried about what it'll be like when Hearth goes back to suffer the consequences... (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

Tati wrote: "70% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Yea there seems to be way too many of them, and half of them just end up being traps. I enjoyed the competition, as that's a trope I just always love, but I definitely agree with the side quests. (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

85%
(view spoiler)[It seems highly unlikely that they could ever take on a giant wedding when it seems their backups aren't in, so I'm curious how they're going to pull it off regardless (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 21st of November 2016

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[Melany]

Started up to chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ I wonder why people we unhappy that Alex was let into valhalla? I think it really great and interesting that Riordan is exploration a character that is gender-fluid. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ No Blitzen!!! No I don't want him to die. Him and Hearth just came back into the story and it's too early for anything bad to happen (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 30 (view spoiler)[ I happy that Blitzen is ok and Hearth is away from his horrible father, but I don't want them to leave yet!!! Their so cute together!!! At least Alex is back he (because that is the pronoun that Alex asked to be call for this chapter) is so interesting. Also Sam and Amir are adorable, Amir is trying so hard!! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Chapter 46 (view spoiler)[ that's an interesting take on the Thor myth where he dress like a bride! I kept getting the feeling that Magnus likes Alex and I ship it! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Finished (view spoiler)[ IS PERCY GOING TO BE IN THE NEXT BOOK?!??!??!?!?!?! (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting April 13th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Linaria]

Starting today!

(view spoiler)[ I'm so excited to see more of Sam and Magnus. I am liking Alex so far though. I really hope she turns out to be on Magnus' side. (hide spoiler)]

[Linaria]

50%

(view spoiler)[ This book needs more Alex! Also poor Blitz. And Hearthstone, I can't even. :( This is definitely a more mature book than the Percy Jackson books (hide spoiler)]

[Linaria]

75% (view spoiler)[ I love Sam and Amir's relationship. I was a little skeptical of it at first, but I've really warmed up to him. I think they are so cute. (hide spoiler)]

[Linaria]

100%
(view spoiler)[ OK, that ending. I need the next book ASAP. I cannot belkieve how good these books are compared to percy jackson. I love magnus. And alex. And I was super surprised about how much I'd like Alex since Alex is a child of Loki. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting June 15th 2018. Happy Reading ☺

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[Gabi]

Hey everyone! Would it be alright if I join in for June 15th?

[Cyn]

I'm also in for the 15th

[Gabi]

Only made it to Chapter 8 yesterday! Planning on getting to 20 today.

(view spoiler)[ I am loving everything about this so far! I especially love Alex, but I still feel really bad for Hunding and Otis :( Poor guys.

I also like that Magnus feels Jack's feelings from a battle too, and not just the exhaustion. I like that he made Jack feel better after he lost that sword fight. (hide spoiler)]

[Jennifer]

I just picked up my copy and plan on starting it tomorrow!

[Cyn]

Just started today! At chapter 6
(view spoiler)[Just met Alex! She's gonna be real interesting, I can tell.
So far, I like this much better than book (hide spoiler)]

[Cyn]

Just started chapter 34. I absolutely love Sam and Amir together! (view spoiler)[Also, major fangirl moment when Heimdall mistook Magnus and Alex for a couple! And love the genderfluid rep (hide spoiler)]

[Gabi]

Man, I've fallen behind! Busy couple days, but I'm glad I got in some time to reach Chapter 19 because Magnus and his pals are funny XD (view spoiler)[ I don't think I like Loki anymore! What he did to Sam, Randolph, and then what he did to Blitz. Just...how could he? (hide spoiler)]

[Jennifer]

Ch 13 - (view spoiler)[ One thing I don't understand with this new wedding is - why Sam? Why would a giant want to marry her? What allies is he gaining, Loki? (hide spoiler)]

[Gabi]

Jennifer wrote: "Ch 13 - [spoilers removed]"
(view spoiler)[ I've been wondering the same thing! Loki's got a plan, I just have no clue what it is. Can't be good though (and how can he marry off his daughter like that? I thought he cared about Sam!) (hide spoiler)]

[Gabi]

Chapter 30
(view spoiler)[ OH MY GOSH where do I even BEGIN to describe my pure rising HATRED for Hearthstone's father!!??? The more I read, the worst it got, the more my heart was torn apart! He is FAR PAST the point of forgivable!!

Magnus: "I wanted to ask how much it would cost to buy ten minutes of stomping Mr. Alderman with cleats..."

How much would it cost for me to join in?

(hide spoiler)]

[Jennifer]

Ch 25 - (view spoiler)[ Man, I feel so bad for Hearth - his dad is awful!! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 38 - (view spoiler)[ password! Ha! Seems like the ability to "finish-craft" any item is one that Blitzen could use a lot. I hope this Utgard-Loki has some good information for them. (hide spoiler)]
Ch 49 - (view spoiler)[ Uh-oh! It's all becoming clear - except for what Thrynga's motivation might be. (hide spoiler)]
Finished - (view spoiler)[ So now Loki is free and our band of friends has to track them down - like seriously? Do they have to do everything in this realm? Although, I am super stoked to see that Percy might play a role in the next book - I LOVE him. Yay! (hide spoiler)]

[Jennifer]

Gabi wrote: "Chapter 30
OH MY GOSH where do I even BEGIN to describe my pure rising HATRED for Hearthstone's father!!??? ."

YESSSS!!!!!

[Abi]

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Reading from the 6th of November 2018

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[Courtney]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ I found it funny when Magnus explained Jack to us. I love that these books are humorous

"When I need his help, he turns into a sword and kills things. Sometimes he does this while I wield him. Other times he does this while flying around on his own and singing annoying pop songs. He is magical that way." (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[I just love these books, they have such awesome charcaters :) I really like Alex and i think she deserves a place in Valhalla. Poor Otis :( (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 16 (view spoiler)[ Loki finally makes an apperance. Lets see how this goes. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Up to chapter 29 ( a little over 50%) and its starting to get boring. Hopefully it picks up soon.

[Courtney]

Chapter 40 (view spoiler)[ The giants are so sneaky. I am glad everyone was able to get past the illussions. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 52 (view spoiler)[ Ugh! Loki got free. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

End. (view spoiler)[ I really hope Annabeth and Percy make an apperence in the next book. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting November 12th 2023. Happy Reading ☺

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[Yolbooks]

Will join on the 12th of November 2023

[Ashley W]

Starting today :)

[Cinthia]

I got this in audio. will try start today.

[Yolbooks]

Want to join but can only start on Thursday

[Ashley W]

That's totally fine :)

[Krystal]

Starting :)

[Ashley W]

Chapter 7
This is my first time reading this one I think. Or I read it years ago and forgot it, which happens. lol
(view spoiler)[ Alex certainly made an entrance. At least it was X's room he ruined and not one of the ones who had died. I wonder what she was so mad about. It's interesting to have a gender fluid/trans character. When Riordan said he was going to diversify his characters, he meant it. (hide spoiler)]