A review by annaka
The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I struggled to finish this. I know many think that Rioridan can do no wrong and that combined with great reviews of Percy Jackson led me to pick this up. I had read the first PJ and remember being underwhelmed so I figured maybe a series focused on Norse mythology would catch my interest more. It has some good moments but I found it slow moving and boring, especially for YA. The main character Magnus grated on my nerves with his self deprecating internal thoughts. The humorous aspects fell flat. Even the Norse mythology didn’t live up to other tales from it or inspired by it. I can acknowledge that it’s a book many love and that is technically well written but it just wasn’t for me at all. 

Will I read the next book in the series? No. Barely made it though this one. 

Will I read something else by the author? Also no. I gave him two chances and am admitting he’s just not for me.