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The Nine Worlds Rising #4
The Fire in the Frost: The Nine Worlds Rising Book 4
Going from god to mortal is rough. Getting cursed is worse.
Loki, former God of Chaos, thought becoming mortal was his biggest challenge. He was wrong. When Frigg unleashes a devastating curse upon the gods of Asgard, Loki is imprisoned in the depths of Hel and the Nine Worlds are plunged into chaos.
The key to breaking the curse lies in a dangerous incantation—one that only Sigyn can translate. But finding her may be harder than escaping Hel itself. And even if they do, there’s something about Sigyn that’s changed, something that could doom their chances entirely.
Trapped without his powers, Loki’s exiled children may be his only hope to save Asgard. As memories of pain and betrayal rise to the surface, past choices may work against him. Not to mention the wicked surprise Frigg has up her sleeve.
Curses need breaking, tensions keep flaring, and risks are even more dire than they realized as Jotenheim–Asgard’s fiercest enemy–sees their chance to seize power and rule the worlds instead.
Loki is desperate for a plan, even if he loses everything, including his life—however, once a trickster, always a trickster, even if mortal. But the biggest trick of all might come from a god no one ever expected.
Loki, former God of Chaos, thought becoming mortal was his biggest challenge. He was wrong. When Frigg unleashes a devastating curse upon the gods of Asgard, Loki is imprisoned in the depths of Hel and the Nine Worlds are plunged into chaos.
The key to breaking the curse lies in a dangerous incantation—one that only Sigyn can translate. But finding her may be harder than escaping Hel itself. And even if they do, there’s something about Sigyn that’s changed, something that could doom their chances entirely.
Trapped without his powers, Loki’s exiled children may be his only hope to save Asgard. As memories of pain and betrayal rise to the surface, past choices may work against him. Not to mention the wicked surprise Frigg has up her sleeve.
Curses need breaking, tensions keep flaring, and risks are even more dire than they realized as Jotenheim–Asgard’s fiercest enemy–sees their chance to seize power and rule the worlds instead.
Loki is desperate for a plan, even if he loses everything, including his life—however, once a trickster, always a trickster, even if mortal. But the biggest trick of all might come from a god no one ever expected.
676 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2025
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Lyra Wolf
9 books137 followersLyra Wolf is a Swiss-American author of fantasy and mythic fiction.
Raised in Indiana, home to a billion corn mazes, she now lives in Central Florida, home to a billion mosquitoes. She enjoys drinking espresso, wandering through old city streets, and being tragically drawn to 18th century rogues.
When Lyra isn’t fulfilling the wishes of her overly demanding Chihuahua, you can find her writing about other worlds and the complicated people who live there.
Lyra has earned a B.A. in History and M.A. in English.
Raised in Indiana, home to a billion corn mazes, she now lives in Central Florida, home to a billion mosquitoes. She enjoys drinking espresso, wandering through old city streets, and being tragically drawn to 18th century rogues.
When Lyra isn’t fulfilling the wishes of her overly demanding Chihuahua, you can find her writing about other worlds and the complicated people who live there.
Lyra has earned a B.A. in History and M.A. in English.
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May 22, 2025
“When I asked what we do, I didn’t mean you state the most obvious answer in the entire Nine Worlds. Care to give some specifics? Like, oh, I don’t know… let’s start with how?” 😂
THE FIRE IN THE FROST is the 4th - and final - book in Lyra’s Wolf’s THE NINE WORLD’S RISING series, a Norse-inspired fantasy focused on Loki’s shenanigans and how it affects those in his orbit. It has action, romance, mythology, and oh so much sarcasm. Every time I read the quote above I laugh out loud.
I love this series, and THE FIRE IN THE FROST felt like a perfect ending to this chapter of the story. It brings all the aspects of the previous novels together in one nice package.
What makes this book so great, though, is the WAY in which Wolf accomplishes this: forcing Loki work through his current mess along with his children. Yes, folks, this one is a family affair. Not only does the fact that Loki’s progeny are along for the ride create layers of intrigue, but it forces them to work through the their shit. Two parts chaos, one part family counseling.
Of course, it would not be a Lyra Wolf novel with many twists and turns along the way. Of course, you have to read it and find those for yourself.
THE FIRE IN THE FROST is a phenomenal ending to THE NINE WORLDS RISING series. I came in with high expectations, and the author met them and did not stop there. Fans of fantasy - especially Norse-inspired fantasy - are going to want to read this.
THE FIRE IN THE FROST is the 4th - and final - book in Lyra’s Wolf’s THE NINE WORLD’S RISING series, a Norse-inspired fantasy focused on Loki’s shenanigans and how it affects those in his orbit. It has action, romance, mythology, and oh so much sarcasm. Every time I read the quote above I laugh out loud.
I love this series, and THE FIRE IN THE FROST felt like a perfect ending to this chapter of the story. It brings all the aspects of the previous novels together in one nice package.
What makes this book so great, though, is the WAY in which Wolf accomplishes this: forcing Loki work through his current mess along with his children. Yes, folks, this one is a family affair. Not only does the fact that Loki’s progeny are along for the ride create layers of intrigue, but it forces them to work through the their shit. Two parts chaos, one part family counseling.
Of course, it would not be a Lyra Wolf novel with many twists and turns along the way. Of course, you have to read it and find those for yourself.
THE FIRE IN THE FROST is a phenomenal ending to THE NINE WORLDS RISING series. I came in with high expectations, and the author met them and did not stop there. Fans of fantasy - especially Norse-inspired fantasy - are going to want to read this.
June 29, 2025
I didn't want it to be over! A beautifully written monument. This entire series of The Nine Worlds Rising has me by every single heart string. The news of her dropping a new book to this series is so exciting! I don't ever want these stories with these characters to end. I love them all so much- Odin, Loki, Sigyn, Balder, Hel, Fenrir and Jorg. Keep writing, Lyra Wolf!
November 11, 2025
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Thank you to Lyra Wolf for providing me with a copy of this book! I voluntarily leave this review!
Becoming mortal was never on Loki’s wish list. He can barely stomach food, and his injuries take too long to heal. But he would do anything to spend his life with Sigyn. And yet even this existence is stripped from him. Fearing Loki’s ability to summon Ragnarok, Frigg imprisons the gods and weaves their powers into a curse so powerful that only a near impossible feat can break it. Loki and his children must face their tortured pasts to forge a path forward. But centuries of trauma and lies will be as great a challenge as the curse itself.
Loki, as a mortal, is just as haughty as a god. But there are times his jokes don’t fall as smoothly as they should, showing how off-kilter he feels. But Loki’s antics do not disappoint, twisting chances into his own selfish desires, yet battling to overcome his habits. Loki has been self-centered for so long; fighting against his own nature seems impossible. But the damage he has done to his relationships is blatantly on display for him to see at almost every turn of this novel.
While Loki remains the star of the novel, readers will also have a chance to view the world through Balder’s eyes. The evil Frigg has committed against Loki and his family is no secret, but the emotional manipulation and cruelty bestowed upon her own son adds to her treachery. Balder may not be the quickest to learn, nor is he the wisest, but there is only so much one can see before the harsh reality of their entire life is revealed.
The Fire in the Frost is another wonderful addition to The Nine Worlds Rising. Fans of Norse mythology retellings need to dive into this world and read about Lyra Wolf’s Loki. His snark and charm will quickly win readers over, and the conflicting wants and desires he contains will keep them coming back for more.
Thank you to Lyra Wolf for providing me with a copy of this book! I voluntarily leave this review!
Becoming mortal was never on Loki’s wish list. He can barely stomach food, and his injuries take too long to heal. But he would do anything to spend his life with Sigyn. And yet even this existence is stripped from him. Fearing Loki’s ability to summon Ragnarok, Frigg imprisons the gods and weaves their powers into a curse so powerful that only a near impossible feat can break it. Loki and his children must face their tortured pasts to forge a path forward. But centuries of trauma and lies will be as great a challenge as the curse itself.
Loki, as a mortal, is just as haughty as a god. But there are times his jokes don’t fall as smoothly as they should, showing how off-kilter he feels. But Loki’s antics do not disappoint, twisting chances into his own selfish desires, yet battling to overcome his habits. Loki has been self-centered for so long; fighting against his own nature seems impossible. But the damage he has done to his relationships is blatantly on display for him to see at almost every turn of this novel.
While Loki remains the star of the novel, readers will also have a chance to view the world through Balder’s eyes. The evil Frigg has committed against Loki and his family is no secret, but the emotional manipulation and cruelty bestowed upon her own son adds to her treachery. Balder may not be the quickest to learn, nor is he the wisest, but there is only so much one can see before the harsh reality of their entire life is revealed.
The Fire in the Frost is another wonderful addition to The Nine Worlds Rising. Fans of Norse mythology retellings need to dive into this world and read about Lyra Wolf’s Loki. His snark and charm will quickly win readers over, and the conflicting wants and desires he contains will keep them coming back for more.
November 11, 2025
Hey it's meee.... Dnfing once again 😭😭
LISTEN. I lived the first three books in this series. Aaand to be honest this one just seems like unnecessary drama. I made it 100 pages in and it was putting me in such a reading slump.
I don't feel like there was a nerd for book 4. Yes, Loki will always get into new trouble, he'll always have something to yap about... But I don't necessarily have to be there for all of it.
It's funny, it's sarcastic and entertaining... But I found this book unnecessary 🤷🏻♀️
I highly recommend the first 3 books in this series! I read them so SO incredibly fast.
Make your own opinion about this one, for me it's just not it.
LISTEN. I lived the first three books in this series. Aaand to be honest this one just seems like unnecessary drama. I made it 100 pages in and it was putting me in such a reading slump.
I don't feel like there was a nerd for book 4. Yes, Loki will always get into new trouble, he'll always have something to yap about... But I don't necessarily have to be there for all of it.
It's funny, it's sarcastic and entertaining... But I found this book unnecessary 🤷🏻♀️
I highly recommend the first 3 books in this series! I read them so SO incredibly fast.
Make your own opinion about this one, for me it's just not it.
September 7, 2025
Gods, I'm glad to be done with this one. This book put me in such a slump. I should have dnf, I almost did so many times, but I enjoyed the first 3 in the series so I felt like I HAD to finish it.
The thing is, I never really saw the point in it at all. The story felt finished at the end of book 3 and would have made so much more sense as a trilogy. I don't really understand why this book even needed to exist.
The thing is, I never really saw the point in it at all. The story felt finished at the end of book 3 and would have made so much more sense as a trilogy. I don't really understand why this book even needed to exist.
May 25, 2025
I don't even know where to begin!
I don't think any other god could deal with being turned mortal with as much sarcasm and grace as Loki did. It was horrible and gruelling, but he took as a good thing because his wife was safe. Not to say he didn't have some scathing remarks on just about everything bad about mortal life, but I digress.
The pain and suffering he endured through this whole book is hard to read. My heart would ache for him every time he was reminded of his past failures. The relationship with his children so incredibly strained. It wasn't just them and others he'd spent his life lying to. He lied to himself too. For centuries. Sigyn is the only one who one thousand percent completes him. She is his other half. His soul. Being without her was crushing to him, but it also made him reflect and grow.
I loved seeing him with his boys. Fenrir never left his side, and his forgiveness of Loki is amazing to see. It felt like slow progress, but it's like real life. Forgiveness isn't easy, and Loki really truly worked for it. He is nothing if not a loving, caring father. He truly only wanted what's best for his children.
I think Hel even found a soft spot for her father after the last book. It's really Jorg who struggled the most.
Loki really grew in this book. He learned, he listened, and he changed. He saw the past and didn't want to relive it or make his children's lives any harder. I think the Lazer cat shirts and orange Crocs may have helped humble him a little too. I srsly have no doubt he was still just as charming in that ridiculous getup though.
I wasn't sure at first how I felt about the second POV in the book being Balder's, but it sort of made sense and I started to actually like him. He proved himself in Loki's eyes, and that's a big accomplishment when Loki was the one who killed him previously. I could have done without Balder and Hel's BDSM relationship though 😑
I'm sad this series is over, but I'm also so happy that maybe Sigyn and Loki can catch a break! Have a normal family gathering, live life, be happy. They've earned it!
I don't think any other god could deal with being turned mortal with as much sarcasm and grace as Loki did. It was horrible and gruelling, but he took as a good thing because his wife was safe. Not to say he didn't have some scathing remarks on just about everything bad about mortal life, but I digress.
The pain and suffering he endured through this whole book is hard to read. My heart would ache for him every time he was reminded of his past failures. The relationship with his children so incredibly strained. It wasn't just them and others he'd spent his life lying to. He lied to himself too. For centuries. Sigyn is the only one who one thousand percent completes him. She is his other half. His soul. Being without her was crushing to him, but it also made him reflect and grow.
I loved seeing him with his boys. Fenrir never left his side, and his forgiveness of Loki is amazing to see. It felt like slow progress, but it's like real life. Forgiveness isn't easy, and Loki really truly worked for it. He is nothing if not a loving, caring father. He truly only wanted what's best for his children.
I think Hel even found a soft spot for her father after the last book. It's really Jorg who struggled the most.
Loki really grew in this book. He learned, he listened, and he changed. He saw the past and didn't want to relive it or make his children's lives any harder. I think the Lazer cat shirts and orange Crocs may have helped humble him a little too. I srsly have no doubt he was still just as charming in that ridiculous getup though.
I wasn't sure at first how I felt about the second POV in the book being Balder's, but it sort of made sense and I started to actually like him. He proved himself in Loki's eyes, and that's a big accomplishment when Loki was the one who killed him previously. I could have done without Balder and Hel's BDSM relationship though 😑
I'm sad this series is over, but I'm also so happy that maybe Sigyn and Loki can catch a break! Have a normal family gathering, live life, be happy. They've earned it!
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April 12, 2025
Draugr, curses and a trip to Loki’s past set up the final instalment of The Nine Worlds Rising series by Lyra Wolf.
In The Fire in the Frost, the titular god of Mischief, Loki Laufeyjarson, is bound by a curse from his old nemesis Frigg. In an attempt to stop Ragnarök once and for all, Frigg has constructed a curse called the Salvation Weave which will bind Loki again and hopefully avert Ragnarök once and for all, even though it happened in the last book and things are all okay.
However, in order to bind Loki and his sons, Frigg needs to bind him with the guts of Hel.
In order to make the curse work, Frigg then sends Sigyn back to where the story began, Basel, Switzerland as she is the only one that can break the curse. However, there is one major complication – Frigg has erased all Sigyn’s memory of Loki and their life together.
Along with his sons, Fenrir and Jorg, Loki sets about trying to locate Sigyn in Basel and getting her to use her powers to free Asgard and himself from the power of the curse.
The book is split into two points of view. Firstly, there is Loki who has to try to stop the curse, and secondly there is Baldur’s point of view, whose point of view shows what is happening in Asgard as the curse takes effect and the Frost Giants of Jutenheim attack Asgard.
As usual Lyra Wolf brings the characters vividly to life. Loki, is his usual self. But with the loss of his powers he has to manage the situation rather differently.
There is the usual mix of romance, comedy and adventure that makes these books enjoyable. And in addition to this, Loki repairs some of the relationships that have caused him so much trouble in the past.
The Fire in the Frost closes the series well and brings the series to a satisfying conclusion with all the loose ends tied neatly together.
In The Fire in the Frost, the titular god of Mischief, Loki Laufeyjarson, is bound by a curse from his old nemesis Frigg. In an attempt to stop Ragnarök once and for all, Frigg has constructed a curse called the Salvation Weave which will bind Loki again and hopefully avert Ragnarök once and for all, even though it happened in the last book and things are all okay.
However, in order to bind Loki and his sons, Frigg needs to bind him with the guts of Hel.
In order to make the curse work, Frigg then sends Sigyn back to where the story began, Basel, Switzerland as she is the only one that can break the curse. However, there is one major complication – Frigg has erased all Sigyn’s memory of Loki and their life together.
Along with his sons, Fenrir and Jorg, Loki sets about trying to locate Sigyn in Basel and getting her to use her powers to free Asgard and himself from the power of the curse.
The book is split into two points of view. Firstly, there is Loki who has to try to stop the curse, and secondly there is Baldur’s point of view, whose point of view shows what is happening in Asgard as the curse takes effect and the Frost Giants of Jutenheim attack Asgard.
As usual Lyra Wolf brings the characters vividly to life. Loki, is his usual self. But with the loss of his powers he has to manage the situation rather differently.
There is the usual mix of romance, comedy and adventure that makes these books enjoyable. And in addition to this, Loki repairs some of the relationships that have caused him so much trouble in the past.
The Fire in the Frost closes the series well and brings the series to a satisfying conclusion with all the loose ends tied neatly together.
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April 27, 2025
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May 18, 2025
4.25
my hearttttt
“I want to stop hurting the people I care about, but I don’t know how. Or if I even can.”
“I don’t eat meat.”
“That’s why I served you fish. Fish is practically a vegetable.”
“It has a face.” HAHAAHAHAH
"In trying to keep them safe, I only caused them more harm."
"Her lips met mine, and my heart nearly burst. She tasted of honey and spice from the lackerli, and something deeper—something eternal.
I felt her love in that kiss. The brush of her soul against mine. Her peace and steadiness flowed into me like a river and I drank her down. I gorged on her fidelity, on that burning light that had always been uniquely hers. Joy coursed through me, and for those racing heartbeats, I was whole again.
I could have died in that kiss, (...)"
"Our love is your past, your present, and your future."
“You never understood love, did you? Only power. That was always our difference.”
my hearttttt
“I want to stop hurting the people I care about, but I don’t know how. Or if I even can.”
“I don’t eat meat.”
“That’s why I served you fish. Fish is practically a vegetable.”
“It has a face.” HAHAAHAHAH
"In trying to keep them safe, I only caused them more harm."
"Her lips met mine, and my heart nearly burst. She tasted of honey and spice from the lackerli, and something deeper—something eternal.
I felt her love in that kiss. The brush of her soul against mine. Her peace and steadiness flowed into me like a river and I drank her down. I gorged on her fidelity, on that burning light that had always been uniquely hers. Joy coursed through me, and for those racing heartbeats, I was whole again.
I could have died in that kiss, (...)"
"Our love is your past, your present, and your future."
“You never understood love, did you? Only power. That was always our difference.”
September 8, 2025
This was my favorite book of the series, mind you I thought that last book too haha. It’s the perfect ending with no loose strings, no cliff hangers and a feeling that all the sh*t they went through actually meant something.
Loki’s character really develops and you can see him healing and becoming more chaos than cruel (I mean I can see why he’d be cruel given everything he’s been through). The love story remains strong and leaves you warm and fuzzy so if you like happily ever after a then this is one for you.
The writing style is great - sarcastic, dark humour but feels more fitting that in some previous books. He is a Loki that spans across time so his thoughts flow from modern to older which suits him.
Anyway, I’m off to mope around in my book hangover this has now given me. Goodbye Loki!
Loki’s character really develops and you can see him healing and becoming more chaos than cruel (I mean I can see why he’d be cruel given everything he’s been through). The love story remains strong and leaves you warm and fuzzy so if you like happily ever after a then this is one for you.
The writing style is great - sarcastic, dark humour but feels more fitting that in some previous books. He is a Loki that spans across time so his thoughts flow from modern to older which suits him.
Anyway, I’m off to mope around in my book hangover this has now given me. Goodbye Loki!
April 12, 2025
....Lyra - Thank you for writing these magnificent, funny, occasionally heartbreaking yet truly beautiful books. I have enjoyed each of this series but this one will hold a special place in my heart ❤️
Review with 0 spoilers - Just Bloody Read It People!!!!!!
If you love Mythology, if you love hearing about Norse Gods - if you enjoy a lot of sizzling spice between couples, if you enjoy a bloody good story with twists & turns, if you enjoying biting quips and sarcastic wit alongside some great fighting then settle in with this series because damn you are in for a treat 😊 ❤️🔥
Review with 0 spoilers - Just Bloody Read It People!!!!!!
If you love Mythology, if you love hearing about Norse Gods - if you enjoy a lot of sizzling spice between couples, if you enjoy a bloody good story with twists & turns, if you enjoying biting quips and sarcastic wit alongside some great fighting then settle in with this series because damn you are in for a treat 😊 ❤️🔥
May 30, 2025
This one was a bit weird for me. I liked the 3rd book in the series the most, but this one - while I understand why it was much longer and all that - didn't catch me as much. The big bad is basically just family issues , which can be a very beautiful and heartwarming thing , but when you've already had some of that + the literal end of the world it can be less impressive in a way. The story dragged on in some parts and did not come across as charming as the previous book, but I still had a fun time with the series overall!
May 6, 2025
This series was seriously such a hidden gem and this was such a great finale! The writing, the plot, the journey, ugh so well done. shout out lyra you did your big one with this
for those of you out there who love a greek myth (and maybe marvel movies tbh) take a trip over here to norse side of mythology for real
for those of you out there who love a greek myth (and maybe marvel movies tbh) take a trip over here to norse side of mythology for real
June 22, 2025
"Just shut up and hug”
Fenrir my boy ❤️🐺
I can't believe that I read the book within 3 days. I just love Lyras writing styles. I just love this book series.
I just love all characters. Also that I hate the characters that I want to hate. Does that make sense? Maybe not but I love it. And the drama! Drama baby drama!
People just read it!
Fenrir my boy ❤️🐺
I can't believe that I read the book within 3 days. I just love Lyras writing styles. I just love this book series.
I just love all characters. Also that I hate the characters that I want to hate. Does that make sense? Maybe not but I love it. And the drama! Drama baby drama!
People just read it!
May 7, 2025
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time reading this--what a good ending to the series! Hands down, this version of Loki may be my favorite (sorry, not sorry, Marvel).
May 13, 2025
2.5 stars
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