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A review by cat_rector
Truth and Other Lies by Lyra Wolf
5.0
I love this book from start to finish. The tricky part with myth retellings is always bringing something new to the table. A new perspective, a new lesson. And Lyra does this perfectly, bending things ever so slightly to keep us guessing. Loki's inner monologue felt authentic, with that perfect layer of snark to hide all those vulnerabilities. Her work's clear appreciation for the more recent LGBTQA+ interpretations for Norse Myth and the gods is evident and it pays off in spades. I was so pleased not just to see it, but to think of the skirt-clutching reactions some readers might have to some of their favourite Gods XD
Loki walks a fine line between the sassy, problematic bad boy, and "being good is a novel concept, let's try." Sigyn, however, is likely my favourite because of a litany of reasons too fun to spoil. The magical concept of elements is something I appreciated as both a reader and a writer, and I loved that the magic system felt believable and immersive, even without a litany of rules and regulations of use.
When I reached the end of the book and discovered a little more about the author, like that she studied history and has a Swiss background, it made perfect sense to me. Lyra's settings are vivid and the details are enthralling. I actually had to Google a few words, like Snood. (Turns out I have a few snoods. Snooooood, what a word.) In fact, some of my favourite parts of the book were the ones that took place in Switzerland and with a certain lady that I am now a fierce fan of, where these types of details were plentiful.
I'm so glad that I read this close to the release of book 2. I have the novella to tide me over, but at this point, I feel ravenous for more of the story.
Loki walks a fine line between the sassy, problematic bad boy, and "being good is a novel concept, let's try." Sigyn, however, is likely my favourite because of a litany of reasons too fun to spoil. The magical concept of elements is something I appreciated as both a reader and a writer, and I loved that the magic system felt believable and immersive, even without a litany of rules and regulations of use.
When I reached the end of the book and discovered a little more about the author, like that she studied history and has a Swiss background, it made perfect sense to me. Lyra's settings are vivid and the details are enthralling. I actually had to Google a few words, like Snood. (Turns out I have a few snoods. Snooooood, what a word.) In fact, some of my favourite parts of the book were the ones that took place in Switzerland and with a certain lady that I am now a fierce fan of, where these types of details were plentiful.
I'm so glad that I read this close to the release of book 2. I have the novella to tide me over, but at this point, I feel ravenous for more of the story.