A review by zoey_1
The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan

4.0

Magnus and Alex <3

This is probably one of the only books where I don't mind the power of friendship trope.

Favourite Quotes:

"A jotun manservant (giantservant?) lowered me into a bath so hot I hit a high note I hadn't been able to sing since fourth grade."

"When I tried to shake Hearth awake, he stuck one hand above the covers and signed, I am not here. T.J. bolted out of bed screaming, 'CHARGE!'"

"She wore a green fur cloak—Skadi must have skinned a few Grinches to make it"

"'[Samirah's] stamina is steel. Her faith is unwavering. She has overcome her father's sway! She saved our ship from the dreaded vatnavaettir! She outflew the great Baugi in his eagle form, delivering Kvasir's Mead to our crew! And she has done all of this while fasting for Ramadan.' Several giants gasped. Some put their hands to their throats as if just realizing how thirsty they were."

"[Samirah] was happily engaged and never had to worry about secret kisses under blankets because she was a good Muslim girl and would never do such a thing. I, alas, was not a good Muslim girl."

"Standing by our regular table, looking very confused, wearing a name tag around his neck that proclaimed VISITOR. MORTAL! DO NOT KILL! was Amir Fadlan."