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Kyera (8 KP) rated For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds in Books

Feb 1, 2018  
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds
Rick Riordan | 2016 | Children
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was your typical, hilarious Rick Riordan companion novel. Like Percy Jackson telling us in his witty way about Greek mythology in the two books about Greek Gods and Greek Heroes… Various residents of Hotel Valhalla tell us about Norse mythology. It was filled with interviews, stories and jokes. Part encyclopedia and part comedy sketch. I do wish that it was longer and more in depth. Generally, people know more about Greek mythology than they do about other types, so it would be great to have a more expansive discussion about the gods, goddesses, monsters and origin stories in Norse Mythology. Perhaps this will be rectified in a future expanded novel? That would be my one criticism for this book, otherwise it was a fantastic, quick, funny read. Highly recommended for middle grade and young adult readers who are already fans of Rick Riordan's, love fantasy, mythology, funny books or pretty much anything else. I just recommend that you read the Magnus Chase series before delving into this book to give yourself a little familiarity.
  
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Richard Johnson (1 KP) rated Xena: Warrior Princess in TV

May 10, 2018  
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Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 |
10
9.5 (2 Ratings)
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Xena: Warrior Princess follows the title character as she seeks redemption for her grisly past.

Accompanied by her soulmate Gabrielle, The Battling Bard of Poutidea, they travel across Greece and beyond, righting wrongs and helping the hopeless.

The show itself incorporates various mythological creatures and dieties of Ancient Greece, as well as the gods and goddesses of many other religions, including Norse, Indian, Christianity and more.

The show is full of action, comedy, and supernatural suspense, great for all ages.
  
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    Valkyrie

    Kate O'Hearn

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    From the bestselling author of the Pegasus books, Kate O’Hearn, comes an exciting new series that...

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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Hildie at the Ghost Shore in Books

Dec 12, 2017  
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Hildie at the Ghost Shore
Paula Cappa | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was gifted a copy of this short story by the author in exchange for an honest review. I made no guarantee of a favorable review.

This short story was a deeply, powerful and meaningful story of the human heart and the capacity of the love it holds told via the use of Norse mythology. It was well written and I certainly did not see what was coming. I love a story that makes me cry upon revealing its most intimate secret. This is truly a must read.
  
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David McK (3533 KP) rated Scourged (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #9) in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
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Scourged (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #9)
Kevin Hearne | 2018
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The final entry in Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series, that closes out the story of Atticus, Oberon and companions as they attempt to stop Ragnarok (yes, that Ragnorak: the Norse end of the world)

I have to say, I also found this one not quite as enjoyable as the previous: I'm not sure why, but for some reason this just didn't grip me as much. This one largely takes it chapter about to move between the main characters: this is no longer just Atticus (and his faithful hound Oberon) story as the earlier entries were.