Loki of Midgard: The Making of a Magician (The Loki of Midgard Series Book 1)

So be prepared this is probably going to be long.The story is hopping with adventure, some romance and a lot of Loki Magic.The authors writing style is very intriguing. Never becoming complacent and repeating words, or lines. She was sure to incorporate diction that really established a splendid picture. The imagery was amazing and really enchanted the reader so that you feel a part of the story. The worst part was the end, when I realized I had to come back to reality. Which is what all good authors do to readers.I love the authors take on Loki. Where Marvel paints a picture of an uncaring self centered person who only seeks the throne (as with most Norse legends do) this author sees him in a different light. It’s like putting on a pair of glasses to see and understanding a deeper part of the ever complex Loki. What’s even more fascinating is that the author wove into the book how Loki received such an obnoxious reputation and used it to her advantage in the reimagining of Loki. (Sort of how Stephanie Meyer reimagined vampires to “sparkle”, only this author did it a much more inventive way.)The author then seems to sew Norse mythology into historical 1920 events even to the point of knowing actual theater owners from the 20’s. There is no short cuts in this book. They author was well versed in historical events, weapons and Norse mythology, then almost effortlessly intertwined them in a way that they belonged so well.As a teacher, I look for things that might help my students fall I love with reading. I am definitely going to take a deeper look at this book. I think students would love the Character Loki and the learning of talking how maybe the villain isn’t that at all, and use things such as Maleficent to really hone in on this critical thinking and viewpoints/angles. Then use the authors diction and descriptive language to show students how this is what captivates the reader. Then of course watch their faces and expressions as the last line is read knowing what is coming.This is truly an amazing book. I am thinking the author must be related to Loki as she has a mysterious way that “dazzles” readers and keep them wanting more. I am on “pins and needles” waiting for book two!

The plot was fantastic and filled with colorful characters and events that kept you guessing as well as chuckling. A riveting read that kept me turning pages far past my allotted "reading time." You've been warned--plan a day or a weekend where you can grab a cup of tea, put your feet up and do nothing but immerse yourself in Loki's world--or should I say worlds.I especially enjoyed Loki's ever increasing difficulty in maintaining his double life. I found myself breathing a little harder as if I were running for the way out of Midgard and back onto Asgard just in time.As if I weren't breathless enough, then I come to the preview of scenes for the second book. As a diehard action fan, this was just the proverbial icing on the cake for me. Highly recommend you grab this one!

I seem to remember saying I don't normally read romance. This is why. Most of the story is really quite decent but the romance is so mushy I really can't believe any of it. I'm sure other readers will enjoy it but I'm not one of them which is sad because the writing is good and some of the characters are really interesting and believable. I did enjoy Loki slipping off to Midgard and becoming famous but the whole falling in love thing was just too much for me. I couldn't enjoy it at all. There was too much gazing into eyes and thinking how beautiful this woman is and on and on and on until my eyes glazed over.I might have done better with it if it had felt more mythological like Larkin's Ragnorak era Loki and had more adventures going on. Guess I just don't do well with flat out romance unless it's a fairy tale like Beauty and the Beast.This isn't a Loki I can believe in like I could the Loki in several other stories. He seems too modern even though I know he's more adaptable than the other gods, and it just grates on me somehow. I wasn't real thrilled with the story ending in what feels like the middle either. I expected an end with the next book being a new adventure in a new place and time and hopefully less romance (or at least less wallowing in it).For those who like romance, definitely worth picking up.

I like that it's Loki. I mean, that's the main reason I got the book. However, I feel like the plot starts well then becomes rushed and messy. There's a 'I see you so I'm going to be in true love with you forever' moment, which honestly is cliche and dull. A lot of other boring plots are then recycled here. I definitely will not be buying future books. It started well but really just becomes semi-acceptable fan-fiction after a few chapters. Honestly I've seen many better fanfics with Loki than this book. As I can read that online for free...I'm a little sad I paid for this. Overall I felt it was worth a 2 cause some of the writing and the early part was really interesting...but it's not worthy of a 3 cause in the end it was predictable and not worth the cash.

Have you ever read a book and ended up sad at the conclusion because you will never again have the joy of reading it for the first time? This book was that for me.Without delving into plot details (there are plenty of other reviews for a general idea), what struck me most with this book is how human and accessible Loki is here.As a rule in legend and most popular fiction, Loki is cruel and petty, devious and sly. A jealous, petulant child who lives to torture all others in ways large and small.In Ms. Meinking’s book, Loki is a nuanced, fully realized being with hopes and dreams and love and longing. Yes, he is a trickster who delights in upending others’ expectations. However, it is not out of malice. Just good fun.I am anxiously awaiting the rest of the series to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to be reunited with these characters again.Including the horse.

During one of his strolls, Loki accidentally finds a portal that connects his homeland Asgard to another world. The world unveils itself as Midgard, home to mortal humans. We're in Norway, year 1924. As Harry Houdini is gathering immortal fame, time couldn't be more ripe for Loki, now disguised as Luke, to show off his magic prowess. For once, just for once, Loki may learn what it feels like to be approved of.But time doesn't stop ticking in Asgard. As noble etiquette conspires against his search for freedom in theaters throughout Midgard, Loki struggles to live two lives in two very distant worlds. He has to rest, he has to study for his right of passage. And he can't get that Midgardian girl out of his mind.I could feel Loki's frustration at not being able to be in two places at once, if not through a mind projection, and laughed so hard at it. No regrets, just a teensy little bit of guilt.Asgard may not view highly of those who practice magic, but audiences on Midgard can be just as enthusiastic about it as Asgardians are about weapons, raw courage and war.Choosing to set the novel (which is a first installment) in the Twenties is what sets it very positively apart from the other romances I read that take inspiration from the Norse myths. This one does take some inspiration from Marvel Loki, but I didn't find it hard at all to acknowledge this Loki as another interpretation of the myth - changes that may be perceived as twistings of the original are all accounted for. And I must say, I love it.France, England, Germany. This book's got them all. You may even get to read a couple of names we learned at school. Just picture Midnight in Paris, and you're slightly on track.Oh, and the dialogues. Witty, sarcastic yet never coarse, it's clear they've been carefully planned out. You can't help but grow fond of both Midgardian and Asgardian characters - and supposed enemies, too. No character is painted as pure black or white.I wish it were longer, though. How am I to wait until fall?

This year, I have by far not read as much as I would have loved to. But this book, I'm telling you... I SWALLOWED it!I'm a major Marvel - and especially Loki - fan, so when I saw this book on TikTok the other day I just had to buy it. So, here you have my totally unprofessional but very heartfelt review of 'Loki of Midgard - The Making of a Magician' by Jennifer Meinking:When I started reading, I immediately imagined Tom Hiddleston as the Loki in this book. Surely I was not the only one to think how well the way the character was written fits Tom's portrayal of Loki at the beginning of the first Thor movie. Anyway, I just loved how familiar he felt from the very beginning and how relatable he was throughout the entire story.If I felt a connection to Loki before, I sure feel a much deeper one after reading this book. I enjoyed every bit of his character, every little detail, which often reminded me of myself. Truly, this novel only made me fall in love with the trickster god even more simply because of sometimes ever so tiny, to mist people probably meaningless details.Hardly has there ever been a book I had absolutely nothing bad to say about. This one, however, sure is one of the few exceptions. It very well might be the best book I'll read all year!

Ho letto fanfiction scritte dieci volte meglio. La trama è banale e il personaggio di Loki viene utilizzato solo perché almeno il libro in questo modo vende bene. Sconsiglio vivamente di buttare 5 euro (o più) per leggere questa roba