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"Before the days of going toe-to-toe with the Avengers, a younger Loki is desperate to prove himself heroic and capable, while it seems everyone around him suspects him of inevitable villainy and depravity...except for Amora. When Loki and Amora cause the destruction of one of Asgard's most prized posseessions, Amaro is banished to earth, where her powers will slowly and excruciatingly fade to nothing. When Asgardian magic is detected in relation to a string of mysterious murders on Earth, Odin sends Loki to investigate. As he descends upon nineteenth-century London, Loki embarks on a journey that leads him to more than just a murder suspect, putting him on a path to discover the source of his power-and who he's meant to be.Book Synopsis
An instant New York Times best seller!*This deft, nuanced examination of identity, destiny, and agency is a surprisingly tender addition to the Marvel canon. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
*This mischievous origin story is sure to satisfy fans of the popular character. --Booklist, starred review
Selected for the ILA-CBC 2020 Young Adults' Choices reading list.
This is the first of three young adult novels from New York Times best-selling author Mackenzi Lee that explores the untapped potential and duality of heroism of popular characters in the Marvel Universe.
Before the days of going toe-to-toe with the Avengers, a younger Loki is desperate to prove himself heroic and capable, while it seems everyone around him suspects him of inevitable villainy and depravity . . . except for Amora. Asgard's resident sorceress-in-training feels like a kindred spirit--someone who values magic and knowledge, who might even see the best in him.
But when Loki and Amora cause the destruction of one of Asgard's most prized possessions, Amora is banished to Earth, where her powers will slowly and excruciatingly fade to nothing. Without the only person who has ever looked at his magic as a gift instead of a threat, Loki slips further into anguish and the shadow of his universally adored brother, Thor.
When Asgardian magic is detected in relation to a string of mysterious murders on Earth, Odin sends Loki to investigate.
As he descends upon nineteenth-century London, Loki embarks on a journey that leads him to more than just a murder suspect, putting him on a path to discover the source of his power--and who he's meant to be.
Complete your Marvel YA collection with these best-selling fan-favorite novels:
- Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms by Mackenzi Lee
- Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds
- Unstoppable Wasp by Sam Maggs
- Black Widow: Red Vengeance by Margaret Stohl
- Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl
- Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster by Liza Palmer
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*This deft, nuanced examination of identity, destiny, and agency is a surprisingly tender addition to the Marvel canon.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) One does not have to be a Marvel film franchise fan to enjoy this action-packed, emotionally resonant origin story of trickster deity and sorcerer Loki. . . . Lee's Loki is a complicated young man trying to define who he is as distinct from his family, something that many young people can relate to, and while Lee does not skimp on the fun--a fabulous party, flirty and witty dialogue--she also clarifies that it is not individual acts that determine whether someone is good or bad.--Publishers Weekly The dry, conversational humor (I think you're trying to inflate the charges against me with synonyms) works in tandem with the story's unflinching plot. Lee deftly reveals the depths of Loki's struggle to grapple with his need for approval as well as his desire to make his own destiny and find an authentic identity.--Booklist (starred review) With his penchant for disruption--for good or ill--fully established, the Loki presented here will delight fans of the legends and the comics.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)About The Author
Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Simmons College. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the historical fantasy novels Loki: Where Mischief Lies; The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, which won a 2018 Stonewall Honor Award and the New England Book Award; and its sequel, The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Bygone Badass Broads, a collection of short biographies of forgotten women from history. In 2020, she was named one of Forbes's 30 Under 30 for her work in bringing minority narratives to historical fiction. When not writing, she works as an independent bookseller, drinks too much Diet Coke, and romps with her Saint Bernard, Queenie.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inch (W) x 1.4 Inch (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-19 Years
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Superheroes
Publisher: Marvel Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Mackenzi Lee
Book theme: Historical
Language: English
Street Date: September 3, 2019
TCIN: 76561100
UPC: 9781368022262
Item Number (DPCI): 059-12-1780
Origin: Made in the USA
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3.9 out of 5 stars with 11 reviews
25% would recommend
4 recommendations
A bit dry
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
J2020 - 4 years ago
Writing was a bit dry. The charm of Loki comes from the actor who plays him. However, the author attempted to make a good story of him and the ending wasn’t so bad. So 3⭐️
It's okay
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
WW - 5 years ago
Started our strong and interesting, but definitely got bored about half way through. The end kinda helped so I’m giving it 3 stars.
You like reading? Look for something else.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
C3 - 5 years ago
Was excited to read this and get some insight on Loki's upbringing. If you're looking for the same, don't bother. The book was extremely slow, dull, and there is no real depth. This is one of those books you feel like you have to finish reading because you have already read part of it, but you regret buying it every time you open it. And then you get to the end and it picks up quickly but wait there are only 20 pages left, and then it just ends.
Maybe the authors other books are well written, but this.. not so much.
Target sticker messed up the cover.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
K128 - 6 years ago
I got it in great time. The wait was not long. But the book had a Target sticker on it which I had to remove, and then it left this glue residue. I tried to gently scrape off the access, but it left this ugly round mark on the cover. Its not very noticeable unless you see it in the light, but I wish that they didn't include the sticker. Please be aware of that before purchasing from Target.
Still, i'm glad I got it for a relatively good price with fast shipping.