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Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee

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lbarsk's review against another edition

2.0

I GOT PLAYED, BIG TIME

The internet, when this book came out: “oh my god this is gay and genderqueer rights, this is everything, wow iconic”

The actual book: “there’s literally a two-sentence exchange where any mention of genderqueerness or being bigender is mentioned, and I guess Loki is sort of bi here but there’s really only one extremely tentative gay kiss and some yearning”

Like... woof I dunno guys I’m just tired. I mean, physically because it’s 12:48 am BST, but also emotionally.

ALSO, I feel like there was so much potential here with like... hmm. Striking a balance between “Loki has self growth” and “Loki still has to be a trickster chaotic presence” and it makes me really sad that we ended with “Loki is bitter and never gets to be happy, not even for a minute.” I guess some people like that sort of thing??? But to me I’d rather things be bittersweet. A balance is good!!!!

the_reading_vampire's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

idonttcareeeee's review against another edition

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4.0

Real Rating: 4.5/5

erin_1520's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

gh0st_f1sh's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

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3.0

3/5

I’ve always been skeptical going into books that are based off my favorite superheroes, whether that is DC or Marvel. This one was fun. I love Loki so of course there was the witty banter to know and love. I felt like the book was falling short of something though.