Book · 2015 · Serie:Magnus_Chase_and_the_Gods_of_Asgard
The Sword of Summer
Why people recommend it
The Sword of Summer is a children's fantasy novel by Rick Riordan that explores Norse mythology. Maria Russo discussed The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan on the podcast The Book Review during the episode titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: Putin’s Reign, released on July 18, 2024. During the broadcast, Maria Russo highlighted that the author, famous for his Percy Jackson series focusing on Greek mythology, had launched a brand new series titled Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Maria Russo noted that the very first installment in this exciting new sequence is called The Sword of Summer. In this work, the celebrated author shifts his creative focus away from the well-trodden paths of Greek mythology to tackle the rich and adventurous world of Norse legends instead. Maria Russo recommended this major children's novel to listeners tuning in to the podcast. The discussion emphasized the scale of the new series and its connection to the author's previous immensely popular works, making it a notable release in the realm of young adult and children's fantasy literature for readers interested in mythological adaptations and epic quest narratives set within modern fantasy frameworks.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“I think the the the big one is probably Rick Ryan's right there's a a new series that Rick Ryan of Percy Jackson Fame has started and it's called Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard this first uh installment is called the sword of Summer and now he's taking on Norse mythology instead of Greek mythology”