Tag: norse mythology

  • The Ship of the Dead – Rick Riordan

    The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Magnus Chase: Ship of the Dead is the final book in the series that blends Norse mythology with the modern world. Rick Riordan writes in his typical humourous fashion and makes learning fun (even if it’s not always entirely accurate.) As…

  • Barnes and Noble Book Haul

    Barnes and Noble Book Haul

    I like collecting old, leather bound books but sometimes you just can’t find them, they’re not in good condition or they’re incredibly expensive. I’m sure not everyone agrees with me, but I love the Barnes and Noble Leatherbound Editions. The cover art and spines are all so gorgeous that I can’t help but collect them.…

  • Norse Mythology Book Tag

    I’m trying to do my tags on the same day of the week – Tag Tuesday! Will it work? Who knows, I don’t get tagged for things super often but here goes… I’m a total mythology nerd, so when I decided I wanted to make my own book tag I knew the perfect place to…

  • Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla – Rick Riordan

    Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla – Rick Riordan

    For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla, Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars 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…

  • The Hidden Oracle – Rick Riordan

    The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Another fantastic book by RR. We are introduced to our new main character in perfect fashion. “Just another meat sack.” Quaint Apollo, or should I call you Lester Papadopoulos? That is an amazing name and starts the book brilliantly. Apollo is written just…