The Hammer of Thor

Like typical Riordan this book is hilarious mix of adventure and Norse mythology in a engaging and entertaining story

I especially liked the trans character Alex. It's so refreshing to have characters from the GSRM community included in the story without a direct in your face about it.

Rick Riorodan effectively weaves the characters sexuality and gender identity with the prejudices of others and the challenges Alex must deal with in a way that does not impact the primary plot and story arc.

Although Rick Riordan eased up on all the Percy Jackson allusions (my blood pressure thanks ye), that ending...it...it was so...AKSEILDFHAGSKDHFLJAHSGJDFKLASDF. I think it's safe to say that the ending was my most favorite part of the whole book. The contents weren't terrible or anything. And there were certainly plenty of adrenaline-pumping adventures to spare. However, none of that compared to the shock I received upon...that fated ending.

As per usual, it was a fun read. I'm giving it an extra star for representation, and I hope I won't change my rating this time.

Alex Fierro is undoubtedly one of the best characters Rick Riordan has ever come up with, and although Magnus does still sound like an extra Percy Jackson, I was waiting for it this time, so I don't think it bothered me nearly as much. We also got to know more about Sam's family, including her husband-to-be, Amir Fadlan, who has brought to the story an interesting perspective (a common mortal getting to know the Nine Worlds) which I hope will play a bigger part in the sequel. Oh, yes—and Magnus had his hair cut, finally!