Magnus Chase is a fifteen-year-old living on the streets of Boston when he discovers he is the son of a Norse god. After dying in a confrontation with a fire giant, he is transported to Hotel Valhalla, the afterlife for heroic warriors. Magnus must work with a Valkyrie named Samirah and his friends Hearth and Blitzen to prevent the release of the Fenris Wolf. The narrative follows their quest across the Nine Worlds to find the Sumarbrander, a sentient blade capable of delaying Ragnarok, the foretold end of the world.
Fans of urban fantasy and mythology-based fiction read this book for its modern interpretation of the Eddas and Norse sagas. It appeals to readers who enjoy fast-paced action sequences and sarcastic, first-person narration. The story provides a detailed look at the geography of Yggdrasil and the specific hierarchies of the Aesir and Vanir gods. Readers gain a functional knowledge of runic magic and Norse cosmology while following a protagonist who uses negotiation and healing abilities rather than physical strength to resolve conflicts.
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- EN
