Fantasy Buddy Reads discussion

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


Happy Reading!

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.

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

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

starting this weekend! :)

Welcome Luna!

Still have Priestess to finish me 🤣

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

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.

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.

Need to catch up with so many books...

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

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.

Didn't move from chapter 14 yet LOL!

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!

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...

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

Fingers crossed for that Zoe...

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)]

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)]

Up to chapter 27. Interesting 😁

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

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)]

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

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...

Up to chapter 52. Encounter with Thor 😁

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

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

@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)]