The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan - Restarting November 5th 2023

[Nicole]

Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus's birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus's memory. But he doesn't have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.

[[deleted user]]

I wanna be part of this.

[Ashley W]

Cinthia wrote: "I wanna be part of this."

:) I can't wait. It'll be great to read something lighthearted. My most recent books have been kind of serious.

[Ashley W]

First of all, can I just say I love these chapter titles. That's how I know this is going to be hilarious.

[Nicole]

Chapter 10 - 12%
(view spoiler)[I'm really loving this book so far. Rick Riordan does not disappoint.

I just got to the part where Magnus dies, which I did not expect at all. Is he going to be dead for most of the book? I think that'd be pretty interesting, especially at this hotel he's staying at. I also love how he died and he just says "Then I died. The end," or something like that.

Also, Magnus is a very funny narrator. The mix of comedy and action makes this book fun to read. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole]

✌ Ashley ☠ wrote: "First of all, can I just say I love these chapter titles. That's how I know this is going to be hilarious."

I love the chapter titles too! They're one of the best parts of Riordan's books, I think.

[Nicole]

Chapter 35 - 50%
(view spoiler)[
I'm glad that Sam came back, but is she the bad guy or not? I'm excited to find out who the real antagonist of the story is.

Magnus came back to Earth finally. I thought he'd spend the whole time at the hotel, but I guess not. I hope he comes back to it sometime later.

I was surprised at the part where it was revealed that the teens staying at the hotel fight to the death every day. I can't believe Magnus died again because of that! The descriptions of the battle surprised me at how dark it was. They die in battle and then come back, only to die the next day?

I can't wait to see what happens next. Also, I loved the part with the Squirrel. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 1-4
(view spoiler)[ Annabeth! I didn't realize she was a part of this. I don't know what to think about Randolph. I have a feeling whatever he is saying that Magnus needs to get is really for him or something. No one else seems to trust him either. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 4-11
(view spoiler)[ I still think Randolph wanted the sword for himself. Valhalla sounds awesome. Except for people randomly killing you sometimes. Magnus' mom sounds so sweet. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 15
(view spoiler)[ Yep Gunilla is a bully. I feel worse for Sam than Magnus. And it seems that facing the fire guy would be brave enough even if he just fell over the bridge. (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole]

Chapter 51 - 75%
(view spoiler)[
I'm glad everyone is out of Valhalla now. I don't think I could've read a whole book that takes place in one setting.

So Magnus dies again. Or almost dies. The meeting with Loki was cool, even if they were on a boat of toenails. That was pretty gross.

Loved the part with the goats, especially Otis. He's a really funny character, even more so than Magnus I think.
(hide spoiler)]

[Nicole]

100% - Finished
(view spoiler)[
The ending battle was so good! I was surprised that there were deaths at the end. And the reward that everyone got from Odin-- I'm glad that Magnus chose to stay with his new friends.

I can't believe that X was actually Odin! That was a good plot twist. I can easily give this book five stars.
(hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 26
(view spoiler)[ It would have been awesome for him to take Annabeth along. I wonder what's so special about their family. I don't trust Gunilla. I can't tell if she is genuinely trying to save them or if she is working with someone else. His floor mates were so cool. I love that there is such a variety in Valhalla. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 36
(view spoiler)[ That was very clever of Magnus with Ran. He came up with a few stories, but I didn't think she would give it to him that easily. I wonder how he was able to even reel in the Midgard Serpent. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 48
(view spoiler)[ OMG I love this goat! Right now I just feel sorry for Hearth. His parents are so horrible. Seems dumb to trust Loki, but he does make sense. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 66
(view spoiler)[ I really wasn't expecting Gunilla to die already. Very clever of Magnus to put the rope through Jack. I don't know that I would have trusted him. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 13th of September 2018

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[Courtney]

Starting a little early.
Chapter 1.
(view spoiler)[ I didnt know Magnus was Annabeth's cousin. I feel like I should have though. Oh well. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Up to chapter 16.
So far this is pretty funny(view spoiler)[ and Valhalla sounds pretty cool once you get use to it. Magnus's room sounds amazing. I want a pond in my room and a wall of bookcases! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ Something important happened 2 years ago. Magnus's mom died, Sam became a Valkyrie, and the Gods went silent. There is no way this is a coincedience. (hide spoiler)]

[Tayla]

Sorry I’m in a reading slump

[Courtney]

Up to chapter 29.
(view spoiler)[ I wish he would have taken Annabeth with him, but I can only assume she will come back later on. Also I dont know if I trust Sam. Is she good or bad? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Tayla wrote: "Sorry I’m in a reading slump"

Its okay. I started early, but I will stay around for when you are able to read it :)

[Courtney]

Up to chapter 43.
Magnus is smater then I gave him credit for.

[Courtney]

The end of chapter 46 was disgusting.

[Courtney]

Chapter 59
(view spoiler)[ Odin told Sam to bring Magnus to Valhalla. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 69.
(view spoiler)[ Wow! Odin was there the entire time in the form of X. Wasnt expecting that. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Epilogue.
Ugh! Loki sucks.

[Jenn]

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[Krystal]

12% It’s funny because I’m currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it’s so similar. (view spoiler)[ I like the idea of having this death hotel (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ I love how Riordan weaves humor into these situations that should be terrifying and the MC doesn't even care. Magnus is just like, yeah, this is my life. I'm not surprised this is bad stuff is happening to me. haha Reminds me so much of Percy. (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Krystal wrote: "12% It’s funny because I’m currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it’s so similar. [spoilers removed]"

I never played Valhalla, but I looooooove Origins. That's my game. I love the gameplay and the story (and the cross-over with FFXV😜)

[Krystal]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Krystal wrote: "12% It’s funny because I’m currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it’s so similar. [spoilers removed]"

I never played Valhalla, but I looooooove Origins. That's my game. ..."

I still need to play Origins, that's the next one I'm going to do. I finished Odyssey and adored it! Valhalla is pretty fun so far.

[Krystal]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 11
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ He is sooo similar to Percy! Maybe even more chilled and relaxed (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Krystal wrote: "Kay-Mika wrote: "Krystal wrote: "12% It’s funny because I’m currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it’s so similar. [spoilers removed]"

I never played Valhalla, but I looooooove Origins. ..."
I started Odyssey, but I never got far ( I didn't know what to do) and also I read 'The Adventures of Apollo ' at the same tiz, so visiting the Temple of Apollo in Odyssey was rather 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Kay-Mika]

I love the dedication(view spoiler)[I really want Magnus Bane and Magnus Chase to meet spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

I'm gonna join u guys. later today.

[Krystal]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Kay-Mika wrote: "Krystal wrote: "12% It’s funny because I’m currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it’s so similar. [spoilers removed]"

I never played Valhalla, but I looo..."

If you can, go back to it. It's soooo fun. And honestly the scenery is beautiful.

[Krystal]

40% (view spoiler)[ Love that he has this team now. An elf, dwarf, and valkerie. I hope Sam has good intentions but like all, she definitely has some secrets. I also hope he gets connected with Annabeth again!! Of course she would understand what is going on. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "I love the dedication[spoilers removed]"

Could you imagine the crossover potential for the two series? The monsters and demons they'd fight together omg

[Kay-Mika]

Krystal wrote: "Kay-Mika wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Kay-Mika wrote: "Krystal wrote: "12% It’s funny because I’m currently playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it’s so similar. [spoilers removed]"

I never played Val..."

Yes, the scenery is definitely beautiful

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[ I don't like Gunilla 🤬😡 (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Ashley W wrote: "Kay-Mika wrote: "I love the dedication[spoilers removed]"

Could you imagine the crossover potential for the two series? The monsters and demons they'd fight together omg"
Personal Headcanon: Simon Lewis is a son of Apollo. It fits. He plays guitar and is good with a bow on. He also went to summer camp and is a ray of sunshine( also personal Headcanon: bisexual catastrophe)

[Krystal]

48% (view spoiler)[ Sam has so many secrets and I wish she would just confide in Magnus (hide spoiler)]

[Kay-Mika]

Chapter 22
(view spoiler)[ Blitz and Hearth are the cutest gay couple in the Riordan - Univers next to Nico and Will (hide spoiler)]

[Krystal]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 13
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I want to know more about her. I would think that she would understand why he needs to go on this quest but no, she's after him and acting like Magnus is the worst. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 22
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I didn't even realize they were a couple! I thought they were just friends. (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

Starting this one today. So far it's good. I liked that opening.

[Cinthia]

24% End of ch. 18: (view spoiler)[ He has to find that sword! I wonder if Sam is coming back, I like her. Also, Magnus is pretty young! 16. I can't believe he died and is now in Valhalla, it sounds nice, nicer than the streets or homeless shelters he was used to. I wonder where his mom went. Magnus is a Valhalla because he has Norse blood from his father but what about his mother. I also wonder if the Dark one will come out again. Does his uncle know that Magnus goes to Valhalla? I like the cute commentaries from Magnus, his mom used to call him pumpkin. awwww. (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

Kay-Mika wrote: "Chapter 13
[spoilers removed]"

Lol. I don't like (view spoiler)[ the Norns... 9 days! Wrongly chosen, wrongly slain. The sword unbinds the beast? well now. (hide spoiler)]