The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase #1)[March 15, 2024]

[Yanique, Thread Master]

This is a Buddy Read for The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan starting on March 15, 2024.


Happy Reading!

[Nirkatze]

Thank you!

Continuing the Rick Riordan-a-thon! Now with the Magnus Chase books!

1. The Sword of Summer Mar 15
2. The Ship of the Dead Apr 15 [link]
3. The Hammer of Thor May 15 [link]

If we're still going strong at the end, we'll move along to the Trials of Apollo.

[Monika]

Started. Up to chapter 14 so far. Nice one 😁

[Nirkatze]

I'm a bit behind but I'll be here this week!

[Luna]

starting this weekend! :)

[Nirkatze]

Welcome Luna!

[Monika]

Still have Priestess to finish me 🤣

[Nirkatze]

Starting! The opening lines about Magnus being homeless, and how most people just see homeless as invisible, is so true...

[Nirkatze]

Through Chapter 7--Nice ending to a chapter! I don't trust the uncle. I like Magnus's friends--and I appreciate some deaf & sign-language representation.

[Nirkatze]

Chapter 8--I wish my knowledge of Norse Mythology was more polished, but I just know the obvious biggies. I do like the random Doctor Who references tossed in here and there though.

[Monika]

Need to catch up with so many books...

[Nirkatze]

Through Chapter 25--I love Magnus's friends! Both his hall team and his old friends.

[Nirkatze]

Monika wrote: "Need to catch up with so many books..."

LOL You're the one that was up to chapter 14 a week ago! I thought I was jumping in late.

[Monika]

Didn't move from chapter 14 yet LOL!

[Nirkatze]

LOL Whoops! Well, I'm through Chapter 35 now. Still enjoying! Makes me want to pick up a Norse gods book, for more details...

Annabeth cameo! Can't wait for them to swap stories.

I really like Samira too, and that she's setting Magnus straight on his preconceptions about Muslim culture.

Also laughed at the "A sword into a pen? What a silly idea!" Hah, take that Percy!

[Nirkatze]

Chapter 39 LOL OMG cousins!! Magnus has more cousins! And it's interesting how similar the Norse gods are to the Greek ones, in self-centeredness and general lack of maturity...

[RachelG.]

I plan to start this one tomorrow. It's a re-read for me but it's been a couple years and I never read the third in the trilogy.

[Nirkatze]

Finished! I LOVE this ending... a nice family chat... And I really want to know who won that bet.

I like the twist on the traditional warrior ending, and Jack makes me laugh. I would like to see if Magnus can mediate between him and his dad.

Also liked the triumphant return and revelations at the feast. Kind of reminded me of the end-of-year banquets at Harry Potter....

[Nirkatze]

RachelG. wrote: "I plan to start this one tomorrow. It's a re-read for me but it's been a couple years and I never read the third in the trilogy."

Sweet Rachel! Glad you can join us! I read the first book but haven't finished the trilogy yet. Not sure if I read the second or not, actually, can't remember. I might be in the same spot as you.

[Monika]

Not reading spoilers. Planning to finish this one some point this week. Somehow... Bit of rollercoaster here...too much to do and to deal with without enough time for reading.

[Nirkatze]

Monika wrote: "Not reading spoilers. Planning to finish this one some point this week. Somehow... Bit of rollercoaster here...too much to do and to deal with without enough time for reading."

I hope your life calms down a bit! Take your time.

[Monika]

Fingers crossed for that Zoe...

[RachelG.]

Up to chapter 16: I love Magnus' snarky dialogue. (view spoiler)[ I was thinking that it was interesting to have all the ages separated in the living quarters but I feel bad for teens that have been that age for hundreds of years. I would hate to be thought of as a teenager as the years move on. (hide spoiler)]

[Nirkatze]

re: Chapter 16--ugh, that's such a good point!! (view spoiler)[Those teens aren't really teens anymore, are they? Thought that brings up a good question--are they locked in, hormonally and maturation-wise, at the age of death? Are they capable of growth, or are they literally stunted?

Somehow, I don't think this book is going to get in to that question. Kind of makes me think of Interview with a Vampire, and the young girl who gets turned... she'll never be older in her body, but her mind matures... (hide spoiler)]

[Monika]

Up to chapter 27. Interesting 😁

[Monika]

Up to chapter 36. Giants, big serpent and goddess who collects things 🤣. Love it!

[RachelG.]

Chapter 25: (view spoiler)[ It seems really strange that Magnus had a big deal funeral with his body laid out and everything. I would imagine that most people in his position would just be forgotten rather than have the funeral, if that makes sense. Really makes his extended family seem sketchy. (hide spoiler)]

[RachelG.]

Chapter 38: I think that Sessrumnir is more my speed than Valhalla. It sounds wonderful!

[Nirkatze]

re: chapter 25--Magnus's family is totally sketchy!!

You know who his cousin is, right? ^_~

re: 38--Agree on Sessrumnir! And I didn't even know it existed--kudos to Riordan for teaching me about Norse Mythology...

[Monika]

Up to chapter 52. Encounter with Thor 😁

[RachelG.]

Chapter 56: I am curious if you all would rescue (view spoiler)[ Gunilla (hide spoiler)] or not. I might just have walked away.

[Monika]

Finished 😀. I understand why my son enjoyed it so much 😁. Can't wait for book 2.

[Nirkatze]

@RachelG re: Chapter 56--I'd rescue her... (view spoiler)[she might be an ass, but she's still our ass... And motives for actions often go beyond what we see at the surface... (hide spoiler)]