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A review by dembury
Loki: Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee
4.0
A really fun and snappy Loki adventure that I think a lot of Marvel fans will love reading! I think the atmosphere and dialogue are perfect for this story, and most of the side characters (Theo especially) are a great addition. I actually didn't care for Amora too much: she was predictable and in ways very stereotypical, especially paired with Loki, whose status as a trickster magician with gray morals is constantly in flux and challenged by new ideas/situations.
The setting of Victorian London provides a neat backdrop for this adventure; it was nice to see Loki in Midgard at a time that wasn't contemporary. It made this story seem very Sherlock Holmes-y, which I adore!
The major downside for me was the fact that the ending (for the most part) seemed inevitable (lol Thanos reference). After a point, it becomes pretty clear what's going to happen and that takes away part of the fun. Also, the "mystery" aspect was a bit shallow for my taste; I think it could have been a little trickier, especially considering this is a LOKI story!
On the whole though this was an enjoyable read, and I'd definitely recommend it to any Loki fan, or if you like Victorian-era tales with Jack the Ripper vibes.
The setting of Victorian London provides a neat backdrop for this adventure; it was nice to see Loki in Midgard at a time that wasn't contemporary. It made this story seem very Sherlock Holmes-y, which I adore!
The major downside for me was the fact that the ending (for the most part) seemed inevitable (lol Thanos reference). After a point, it becomes pretty clear what's going to happen and that takes away part of the fun. Also, the "mystery" aspect was a bit shallow for my taste; I think it could have been a little trickier, especially considering this is a LOKI story!
On the whole though this was an enjoyable read, and I'd definitely recommend it to any Loki fan, or if you like Victorian-era tales with Jack the Ripper vibes.