Loki: Season One Novel (Marvel)

by Hayley Chewins

Reviva essa intensa aventura no multiverso durante a primeira temporada da série Loki, numa emocionante releitura. Loki, o Deus da Trapaça, sai da sombra de seu irmão para embarcar em uma aventura que se passa após os eventos de Ultimato.

416 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2023

About the author

Hayley Chewins is an award-winning author of middle grade fantasy and a published poet. Her debut novel, THE TURNAWAY GIRLS (Candlewick, 2018), received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and was named a Kirkus Best Book of 2018 as well as a 2019 Amelia Bloomer List pick. Her second novel, THE SISTERS OF STRAYGARDEN PLACE (Candlewick, 2020), also received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, and was chosen as the 2020 Foreword Indies Gold Winner for Juvenile Fiction and an Amazon Best Book of the Month. Hayley is also the author of LOKI: SEASON ONE NOVEL (Marvel Press, 2023), a middle grade novelization of Marvel's LOKI television show, starring Tom Hiddleston. Her YA debut, I AM THE SWARM, is forthcoming from Viking Children's in 2025. Hayley lives with her family in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is the co-host, with Lindsay Eager, of the Story of the Book podcast, where she interviews authors about their publishing journeys. When she isn't writing books, Hayley sings and writes music for her alt-pop band with Alejandro Zarazua, EIGHT THOUSAND BIRDS.

Reviews

[anne ⋆˚࿔ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where do I even start.

I'm going to repeat what I said in one of my progress updates.
Throughout the entire book I spotted quite a few spelling mistakes, which is normal, mistakes are made you know? But, me being an extreme perfectionist, it was kind of bothering to see this many? Especially near the end I just kept spotting more. I feel like it was kind of rushed to get it done and over with, maybe an extra revision could've helped. Eitherway, if we ignore the spelling and grammar mistakes, I truly enjoyed this book. It was hard for me to get through at first, because I didn't want it to end lol (yes, I'm that kind of person, I procrastinate because I want to be able to enjoy it as long as possible, but I have other books I NEED to read.

Okay, so basically it's just the series translated into words, which is of course entirely fine and still enjoyable! And I love how the author described the relationship between Sylvie and Loki (don't come for me, I respect Lokius as well), it kept my attention so well. I really hope there'll be a novelisation of season 2, I am practically begging.

Starting off was tough, episode 1 is kind of tedious, but surprisingly it wasn't like that in the book for me, which is amazing. It was sometimes a little bit confusing when the author introduced Sylvie, because at first she's a cloaked figure and then suddenly we know her name, but the next page she's a cloaked figure again, but I understand why this was done.

Nearing the end. Wow! Honestly, the way their emotions were captured, it's just wow. I don't really have words for it, but I love how it was written.
It started to get a little repetitive with the names and certain events, like... I know. Though, this didn't bother me.
UGH, I NEED TO SCREAM ABOUT THE ENDING, HELLO, THE SADNESS? THE WAY LOKI WANTED SYLVIE TO BELIEVE HIM HE DOESN'T WANT THE THRONE? Yeah, I'll forever love them, I'll never be able to not cry about it, because I did. Yes, I marked the book twice with blue sticky notes to remind myself of the agony. I think this means I'll have to rewatch the series... AGAIN... (I say as I start up Disney+ and smile brightly).

Conclusion, this was a fine read! It kept my attention (I actually had such a long reading session before finishing the book that it started to hurt my brain and then I realised it was midnight). I give it a solid 4 stars, it's not one of my favourite books, but that's okay! I will reread it sometime anyway, probably. I give it 4 stars, because the grammar and spelling really got on my nerves and my ass just can't handle that somehow, excuse me.

[Court · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid middle grade adaptation of the first season of the Disney+ show. The author hilariously and seemingly arbitrarily takes out some of the swearing, but not all, and most of the scenes involving drinking alcohol. Though again, not every time, and it does have a few typos and editing mistakes - a milkshake is a margarita on the next page, for example. Loki seems to get drunk by drinking cucumber water. At one point something is described as "grizzly" instead of "grisly." I wonder if these are translation errors, because for some reason, it seems to have only been published in Portugal and Australia? Very odd, considering the very American pop culture juggernaut the MCU is, and how popular Loki is, in particular. But it was relatively easy to find a paperback copy in the USA for a reasonable price, regardless. If you are a fan it is certainly worth checking out. A fast and easy read.

[María Maldonado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loki is my favorite series, and Loki is my favorite character. I've watched the show religiously , like more than 50 times. Therefore, I can say without a question, that this is the BEST ADAPTATION WE COULD HAVE ASKED FOR.

Hayley did an excellent and amazing job portraying the characters' inner thoughts and deepening in their complexity. We are able to know more about them and what drives them to do the things they do.

One of the things I loved the most is how she portrays Mobius and Ravonna's relationship, showing us Mobius' real feelings towards her. It was so beautiful ❤️🥺

And what can I say of how Hayley wrote Loki and Sylvie's relationship? IT WAS PERFECT. THIS IS DEFINITELY A ROMANCE BOOK AND IT SHOWS HOW MUCH THEY BOTH LOVE EACH OTHER. 😍❤️🥺🥰

THIS BOOK IS NOW MY FAVORITE BOOK. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL, ANGSTY, FUNNY, PAINFUL, SWEET, ETC. 💚🖤

If you loved the Loki show, you will definitely love this! 💕✨

[Carolina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Sylki content is majestic and flawless. LOVE this!

[Harley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Highly disappointing portrayal that glorifies self-incestuous relationships, coupled with inaccurate character writing. Imagine the discomfort if Thor and Sylvie were romantically involved, given her status as Loki, essentially his adoptive sister. Marvel's decision to pair Sylvie and Loki not only romanticizes incest but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. This misguided direction in season 1 of Loki and subsequent reinforcement of it reflects poorly on Marvel's storytelling, tarnishing beloved characters with ill-conceived narratives that do more harm than good no matter who you are. I'd only recommend this for those who must do mental gymnastics to perceive this as anything other than gross and unsettling.

[Mena A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a good book that narrates the season 1 TV series perfectly. if you are a fan of the series, this book is for you!

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was just the show into a book but I love the show so it was good

[Mariana T.S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a loki super fan. Of course I would love this.

[Jemima · Rating 3 out of 5]

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