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Lovers of the Gods #2
Last Thrall of Asgard
MM encounters to shake Valhalla.
Oli is not happy with his lot in life as a thrall, a slave to the noble family he has served since birth. If he believed in the old gods, he would curse them to their faces that a thrall is the most he could ever be. Few even worship the gods anymore, yet Oli is tasked with tending to their altar at the foot of the oldest tree in the nearby wood—where he is happy to defile it whenever the noble family's son wants him on his knees.
After his most recent tryst, however, he learns how real the gods are.
Whisked away by the trickster god, Loki, in exchange for his freedom from life as a thrall, Oli is to apply his sensuous skills to appease the male gods still in mourning after Ragnarök. The time of the old gods is over, but as penance for the role he played, Loki employs Oli's help to usher in the next chapter of the gods' existence with a bang.
Most alluring of all, however, might be Loki himself—the one god playing hard to get.
Indulge in the divine desires of the Norse gods in this enticing standalone novel. It can be enjoyed independently of other installments of Lovers of the Gods, and unlike Last Courtesan of Olympus, is as much a romance as it is a romp through the nine realms.
Oli is not happy with his lot in life as a thrall, a slave to the noble family he has served since birth. If he believed in the old gods, he would curse them to their faces that a thrall is the most he could ever be. Few even worship the gods anymore, yet Oli is tasked with tending to their altar at the foot of the oldest tree in the nearby wood—where he is happy to defile it whenever the noble family's son wants him on his knees.
After his most recent tryst, however, he learns how real the gods are.
Whisked away by the trickster god, Loki, in exchange for his freedom from life as a thrall, Oli is to apply his sensuous skills to appease the male gods still in mourning after Ragnarök. The time of the old gods is over, but as penance for the role he played, Loki employs Oli's help to usher in the next chapter of the gods' existence with a bang.
Most alluring of all, however, might be Loki himself—the one god playing hard to get.
Indulge in the divine desires of the Norse gods in this enticing standalone novel. It can be enjoyed independently of other installments of Lovers of the Gods, and unlike Last Courtesan of Olympus, is as much a romance as it is a romp through the nine realms.
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Published June 10, 2025
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Amanda Meuwissen
58 books662 followersAmanda Meuwissen is a queer author with a primary focus on M/M fiction and romance. As the author of LGBTQ+ Fantasy #1 Best Seller, Coming Up for Air, LGBTQ+ Horror #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release, A Delicious Descent, and several other titles through various publishers, Amanda regularly attends local comic conventions for fun and to meet with fans, where she will often be seen in costume as one of her favorite fictional characters. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, John, and their cat, Helga.
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June 29, 2025
I know my Greek gods a lot better than I know my Norse gods so I got littleeee confused while reading. However, there is a list at the beginning that explains a lot of important things, like locations, multiple myths, some gods…etc so you're not totally left in the dark. Anyway, this is an addition to the “Lovers of the Gods” series but it can be read as a standalone since it has nothing to do with the first two books.
If you’ve read the “Last Courtesan of Olympus” this book plays out a lot like that. Oli, the MC goes from god to god fucking them while also healing them emotionally, pretty much therapy by fucking. That sounds blunt but it’s actually kinda sweet. 🥲 Unlike the “Last Courtesan of Olympus” there’s a larger plot to follow which is the relationship between Oli and Loki. Oli was originally a thrall who was commissioned by Loki to follow the path from god to god and in exchange he would become a free man. But despite sending him to the other gods it’s Loki who is actually in love with Oli and when Oli confronts him about it he constantly rejects the idea.
My favorite moments were not all the smut. I liked the interactions between Oli and Loki, all their flirty teasing, the tender moments along with the harsh rejections. I feel that this story would have been better without adding all the other gods and just focusing on their relationship alone. It would make a fabulous slow-burn that way. Despite that, I can’t deny that I still enjoyed this book. I liked how they portrayed Loki and I liked Oli too, he was full of determination and vigor. I will still be following this series. Each book has been at least a solid four stars and “Apollo’s Courtesan” was a five. Plus the writing is really pretty so I’ll be keeping my eyes open for any new additions!!
If you’ve read the “Last Courtesan of Olympus” this book plays out a lot like that. Oli, the MC goes from god to god fucking them while also healing them emotionally, pretty much therapy by fucking. That sounds blunt but it’s actually kinda sweet. 🥲 Unlike the “Last Courtesan of Olympus” there’s a larger plot to follow which is the relationship between Oli and Loki. Oli was originally a thrall who was commissioned by Loki to follow the path from god to god and in exchange he would become a free man. But despite sending him to the other gods it’s Loki who is actually in love with Oli and when Oli confronts him about it he constantly rejects the idea.
My favorite moments were not all the smut. I liked the interactions between Oli and Loki, all their flirty teasing, the tender moments along with the harsh rejections. I feel that this story would have been better without adding all the other gods and just focusing on their relationship alone. It would make a fabulous slow-burn that way. Despite that, I can’t deny that I still enjoyed this book. I liked how they portrayed Loki and I liked Oli too, he was full of determination and vigor. I will still be following this series. Each book has been at least a solid four stars and “Apollo’s Courtesan” was a five. Plus the writing is really pretty so I’ll be keeping my eyes open for any new additions!!
August 20, 2025
"Come now, wouldn’t you like to prove the gods wrong about mortals deserving the class they’re born into? Wouldn’t you like to be more than a slave? Be a savior, a sage, a courtesan like no other, who is so wanted, you bring even the gods to their knees?"
I've seen Amanda Meuwissen's book Last Courtesan of Olympus all over GR and the cover is so stunning it always makes me think, I should read that book! So when this ARC came up I thought aha! Here's my chance to see if the gorgeous cover art matches the inside. I saw that this book was more of a romance than the first one so I went in expecting a romance with a hefty dose of smut on the side. I feel like I kind of got both but it had somewhat less romance than expected while also less smut than expected. They were both there, but not in a way that made me invest in the characters or their journeys through this book. I don't play video games but it felt like a series of levels in a game, culminating with the big boss at the end.
It was all the same! It was always the same. I was something to be used, and nothing more. But no. No. I would not lie down and take this anymore, just to be tossed aside when I was no longer wanted or needed or worth a damn to anyone.
It was an enjoyable read for the experience of familiarizing myself with the author's style, and I liked the character of Oli, a thrall who is spirited away to try to change his fate. We get to know Oli the best, as most of the book is told from his POV and he has the most on-page time of all the characters. The Asgard and historical side of things didn't add anything for me, but all I know about Loki, Thor, Odin etc... is from Marvel movies so take that for what you will. I was able to skim most of that and still grasp what was happening in the book just fine. For fans of that stuff, you will probably really enjoy it. The book was well written and fast paced, with no pesky typos or errors. The only part I felt got repetitive was the way new characters were introduced and described physically. I'd read more from this author, either a more traditional type of romance or the 'hold the romance, double the smut' as book 1 seems to be. This combination of sort-of romance and abbreviated spicy scenes just didn't hit for me personally.
“Why, why do I want you?” he roared. “Because I’m a delight!” I roared back
Rating: 3
Angst: 1/5
Steam: 3/5
I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review
August 23, 2025
⭐️ 2.5 stars ⭐️
Oli will be granted freedom from his life as a thrall, but first he must help the Gods. By fucking them all.
I didn’t quite enjoy this as much I expected to, and I’m going to blame mostly myself here. I’m not particularly knowledgeable in Norse mythology, so most references flew right over my head. And, honestly, I just didn’t find the way the story was being told all that interesting.
Yes, actually. There was too much going on for me. Too much storytelling and dialogues, even during the sex scenes. I liked the idea of blending the erotica with the, I guess, ‘therapy’ for the Gods, where through sex Oli helped them accept themselves, forgive themselves, love themselves. I just couldn’t care less about the lore and the stories.
I’m not usually one to complain about smut, but here I did find it excessive. Too many kinks.
One minute Oli’s getting fucked by a tree branch, the next he’s getting sounded by a feather. Inflatable magical dildo, massive god dicks, a threesome, Thor cross-dressing, and the list goes on.
Despite the seemingly endless fucking, this is supposed to be a romance. I didn’t feel it.
I think I would’ve liked either an erotica, focused on Oli having sex with all the different gods, or a slow burn romance between Oli and Loki. The combination of the two didn’t click for me.
In the end, I’m going to say this was a ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ situation, and if you enjoy Norse mythology and/or the author’s other works this might work for you. Unfortunately, it didn’t for me.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Master/slave
- Dub-con due to power imbalance
- Multiple sexual situations w/ different people
- Shifted sex
- Orgasm denial
- Exhibitionism/voyeurism
- Role reversal
- Rough play
- Spanking
- Anal training
- Size kink
- Bondage
- Breath play
- Edging
- Praise
- Food play
- Rimming
- Cross-dressing
- Threesome
- Tree sex/dendrophilia
- Intersex MC
- Suspension play
- Sounding
- Knotting
- Docking
- Brief tail play
“Wouldn’t you like to be more than a slave? Be a savior, a sage, a courtesan like no other, who is so wanted, you bring even the gods to their knees?”
Oli will be granted freedom from his life as a thrall, but first he must help the Gods. By fucking them all.
I didn’t quite enjoy this as much I expected to, and I’m going to blame mostly myself here. I’m not particularly knowledgeable in Norse mythology, so most references flew right over my head. And, honestly, I just didn’t find the way the story was being told all that interesting.
“Sick of hearing stories yet?”
Yes, actually. There was too much going on for me. Too much storytelling and dialogues, even during the sex scenes. I liked the idea of blending the erotica with the, I guess, ‘therapy’ for the Gods, where through sex Oli helped them accept themselves, forgive themselves, love themselves. I just couldn’t care less about the lore and the stories.
I’m not usually one to complain about smut, but here I did find it excessive. Too many kinks.
One minute Oli’s getting fucked by a tree branch, the next he’s getting sounded by a feather. Inflatable magical dildo, massive god dicks, a threesome, Thor cross-dressing, and the list goes on.
“Every god before you, Loki, was but a prelude.”
Despite the seemingly endless fucking, this is supposed to be a romance. I didn’t feel it.
I think I would’ve liked either an erotica, focused on Oli having sex with all the different gods, or a slow burn romance between Oli and Loki. The combination of the two didn’t click for me.
In the end, I’m going to say this was a ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ situation, and if you enjoy Norse mythology and/or the author’s other works this might work for you. Unfortunately, it didn’t for me.
All his life before now had been at the mercy of another. But with me, in our bed, our home, he was truly, finally, free. And so was I.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Master/slave
- Dub-con due to power imbalance
- Multiple sexual situations w/ different people
- Shifted sex
- Orgasm denial
- Exhibitionism/voyeurism
- Role reversal
- Rough play
- Spanking
- Anal training
- Size kink
- Bondage
- Breath play
- Edging
- Praise
- Food play
- Rimming
- Cross-dressing
- Threesome
- Tree sex/dendrophilia
- Intersex MC
- Suspension play
- Sounding
- Knotting
- Docking
- Brief tail play
August 29, 2025
3.5⭐️ but not enough to round up, I'm afraid.
Okay, so cards on the table: I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as The Last Courtesan of Olympus. And I think that’s largely my own bias showing. If The Last Courtesan of Olympus was messy, raw, and a little unhinged, then The Last Thrall of Asgard is its slightly more polished sibling: the one that remembered to bring a plot along to the orgy.
The premise is simple enough: Oli, a thrall sold into service, gets snatched up by Loki and carted around to “help” the broken gods of Asgard after Ragnarök. And by “help,” I mean… well, a whole lot of intimate healing sessions. The recurring motif here is vulnerability-as-power—every sexual encounter doubles as therapy. Heimdall confronts his guilt. Tyr reckons with his missing hand. Balder faces imperfection. Even Odin has to untangle himself from his desperate need for control. It’s less about who puts what where (though there’s plenty of putting things into body parts) and more about what it symbolises: forgiveness, agency, and growth. Healing through f*cking, basically. But this is erotica, so what you see is what you get!
Now, that’s where Oli shines. Compared to Aikos from Courtesan, Oli is more grounded, more active, and frankly more fun to follow. He pushes back, questions fate, and refuses to be just a vessel for the gods’ angst. And Loki—my chaotic, scarred little trickster gremlin—was a fantastic through-line. I liked that Loki is present throughout, sparking every scene he’s in. Their banter gave the story teeth.
Now, full disclosure: Norse mythology just isn’t my playground. With the Greek pantheon in Courtesan, I already had the family tree, the feuds, the scandals stored in my head, so every cameo carried weight. Here, I recognised maybe 40% of the gods. The rest, while well-written, felt flatter because I didn’t have that backlog of lore and associations. Totally a “me” problem, but it did keep me at arm’s length.
Emotionally, too, Courtesan hit harder for me. That book gutted me in ways Thrall didn’t, even though this one is objectively better structured. Thrall has the bones of a clearer narrative, but the gut punch was softer. I chuckled here and there, I nodded at the themes of agency, but I didn’t feel gutted or raw by the end—and part of me wanted that. I also did not believe in the big HEA, to be frank. Loki and Oli just needed more pages to develop and breath together.
The audiobook, however, was excellent. Michael Ferraiuolo did a fantastic job, conveyed emotions, and spice, without watering down the individual characters.
So, overall, The Last Thrall of Asgard is smart about what it’s doing: melding erotica with themes of scars, forgiveness, and self-worth. It’s more coherent than book one, and Loki alone makes it worth reading. But for me, it’s a 3.5-star read: enjoyable, witty, full of clever symbolic sex, but not one I’ll be raving about or rushing to reread. Still, I’m curious (and a little excited) to see which pantheon Meuwissen takes on next.
Okay, so cards on the table: I didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as The Last Courtesan of Olympus. And I think that’s largely my own bias showing. If The Last Courtesan of Olympus was messy, raw, and a little unhinged, then The Last Thrall of Asgard is its slightly more polished sibling: the one that remembered to bring a plot along to the orgy.
The premise is simple enough: Oli, a thrall sold into service, gets snatched up by Loki and carted around to “help” the broken gods of Asgard after Ragnarök. And by “help,” I mean… well, a whole lot of intimate healing sessions. The recurring motif here is vulnerability-as-power—every sexual encounter doubles as therapy. Heimdall confronts his guilt. Tyr reckons with his missing hand. Balder faces imperfection. Even Odin has to untangle himself from his desperate need for control. It’s less about who puts what where (though there’s plenty of putting things into body parts) and more about what it symbolises: forgiveness, agency, and growth. Healing through f*cking, basically. But this is erotica, so what you see is what you get!
Now, that’s where Oli shines. Compared to Aikos from Courtesan, Oli is more grounded, more active, and frankly more fun to follow. He pushes back, questions fate, and refuses to be just a vessel for the gods’ angst. And Loki—my chaotic, scarred little trickster gremlin—was a fantastic through-line. I liked that Loki is present throughout, sparking every scene he’s in. Their banter gave the story teeth.
Now, full disclosure: Norse mythology just isn’t my playground. With the Greek pantheon in Courtesan, I already had the family tree, the feuds, the scandals stored in my head, so every cameo carried weight. Here, I recognised maybe 40% of the gods. The rest, while well-written, felt flatter because I didn’t have that backlog of lore and associations. Totally a “me” problem, but it did keep me at arm’s length.
Emotionally, too, Courtesan hit harder for me. That book gutted me in ways Thrall didn’t, even though this one is objectively better structured. Thrall has the bones of a clearer narrative, but the gut punch was softer. I chuckled here and there, I nodded at the themes of agency, but I didn’t feel gutted or raw by the end—and part of me wanted that. I also did not believe in the big HEA, to be frank. Loki and Oli just needed more pages to develop and breath together.
The audiobook, however, was excellent. Michael Ferraiuolo did a fantastic job, conveyed emotions, and spice, without watering down the individual characters.
So, overall, The Last Thrall of Asgard is smart about what it’s doing: melding erotica with themes of scars, forgiveness, and self-worth. It’s more coherent than book one, and Loki alone makes it worth reading. But for me, it’s a 3.5-star read: enjoyable, witty, full of clever symbolic sex, but not one I’ll be raving about or rushing to reread. Still, I’m curious (and a little excited) to see which pantheon Meuwissen takes on next.
July 7, 2025
July 2025
Kindle edition
Whoop. Now that ending I liked. Unlike Aikos who chose none or all, Oli gets the best god. I liked how family orientated Loki was. The children were adorable. The set up was interesting with the after Ragnarok rebirth. Odin was unexpectedly chill given the prologue. Oli was cool the way he stood his ground. Surprised and sort of gutted that the family that sold him got off. Plenty of characters and various different acts. Other than Loki, think the best bit was Thora.
Kindle edition
Whoop. Now that ending I liked. Unlike Aikos who chose none or all, Oli gets the best god. I liked how family orientated Loki was. The children were adorable. The set up was interesting with the after Ragnarok rebirth. Odin was unexpectedly chill given the prologue. Oli was cool the way he stood his ground. Surprised and sort of gutted that the family that sold him got off. Plenty of characters and various different acts. Other than Loki, think the best bit was Thora.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2025
I wasn't prepared for how cute the epilogue was!
September 3, 2025
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.5 stars
This is the second book in the Lovers of the Gods series, following Last Courtesan of Olympus, and I didn’t expect it to be quite as deep as it was. I thought this would be a fun, kinky, spicy romp through the Norse gods — and it was; it very much was — but there are honest conversations on grief, loss, depression, doubt, insecurity, and despair. For the gods, Ragnarok has come and gone, and the human world moved on. So what are the gods if there are no worshippers for them? What of the gods who fell and failed, who died and are now reborn and yet bear the burden of the end of the world?
All in all, this is a quick, fun, surprisingly sweet read that I do recommend, especially if you’re looking for something light and fluffy, with a fair dash of spice.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
3.5 stars
This is the second book in the Lovers of the Gods series, following Last Courtesan of Olympus, and I didn’t expect it to be quite as deep as it was. I thought this would be a fun, kinky, spicy romp through the Norse gods — and it was; it very much was — but there are honest conversations on grief, loss, depression, doubt, insecurity, and despair. For the gods, Ragnarok has come and gone, and the human world moved on. So what are the gods if there are no worshippers for them? What of the gods who fell and failed, who died and are now reborn and yet bear the burden of the end of the world?
All in all, this is a quick, fun, surprisingly sweet read that I do recommend, especially if you’re looking for something light and fluffy, with a fair dash of spice.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
November 23, 2025
For some reason, I found this book far less charming than the Olympus one. Our protagonist is Oli, a beautiful young thrall who is whisked up to Asgard by Loki to be a plaything for the old Norse gods as a kind of apology for Ragnarok. The whole thing proceeds with clear pining on Oli and Loki’s part, but all the while Oli is getting railed in various creative ways by the gods. Some of it was fun, some of it was boring but overall I finished this book not feeling much at all.
August 22, 2025
I received an advance copy through Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review.
4.25*
Really enjoyed reading about Oli, Loki, et al., etc. 😂 The book’s described as a romp and I can’t think of a better word. It’s a fun, smutty whirl of adventures in the vein of the best and messiest mythology, and not quite suitable for a college course. 😉 Mythological pantheons are a classic setting to add an out-of-place mortal and watch the clockwork of jealous drama spin. Yet here, that one unlikely mortal finds the clockwork broken after Ragnarok—the apocalyptic end and rebirth of the gods. Loki whisks Oli away from a life of enslavement and sex work, and strikes a bargain. Oli will use his talents to help heal the broken gods (sex therapy, folks), and in exchange, he can win his own freedom.
With motivation in place, Oli very carefully looks for blind spots where these visionary beings can’t see themselves. He uses his own trauma to evoke the helplessness and depression of these floundering deities, and helps them embrace new lives of possibility, rather than the inevitable doom that was held over their heads by Ragnarok. All of that to say, sex heals, and Oli is busy seducing while playing armchair psychologist to the divine.
What about the romance?! This one is definitely not cookie cutter. Loki sends Oli to his clients (of sorts) and then spies on nearly every moment of the trysts. He obsesses about Oli, but feels himself to blame for Ragnarok’s devastation. Oli trusts his own instincts and isn’t having any of the pity party nonsense. They challenge each other, fighting, drinking, and tempting. Oli senses Loki’s spying eyes and begins to imagine Loki in place of other gods he’s helping. Ultimately, hurt/comfort is the key to the book and to Loki’s troubled heart. Once together, they’re actually quite lovely and domestic, with simple pleasures and, of course, mischief. 😄
I appreciate the author’s commitment to Norse myths. The characters recount old tales and carefully describe the classic attributes, symbols, and features of each deity. We hear about conflicts, grudges, rivalries, beddings, offspring, etc. The gods live waaaaay more interesting lives, very much the OG soap operas. 😂 The pattern of this book feels like those classic Greek dramas, comedies, and story cycles. It definitely impresses me.
This is a book I’ll return to, especially because it's easy to revisit my favorite “therapy sessions” and outlandish hijinks. Enjoy the romp!
4.25*
Really enjoyed reading about Oli, Loki, et al., etc. 😂 The book’s described as a romp and I can’t think of a better word. It’s a fun, smutty whirl of adventures in the vein of the best and messiest mythology, and not quite suitable for a college course. 😉 Mythological pantheons are a classic setting to add an out-of-place mortal and watch the clockwork of jealous drama spin. Yet here, that one unlikely mortal finds the clockwork broken after Ragnarok—the apocalyptic end and rebirth of the gods. Loki whisks Oli away from a life of enslavement and sex work, and strikes a bargain. Oli will use his talents to help heal the broken gods (sex therapy, folks), and in exchange, he can win his own freedom.
With motivation in place, Oli very carefully looks for blind spots where these visionary beings can’t see themselves. He uses his own trauma to evoke the helplessness and depression of these floundering deities, and helps them embrace new lives of possibility, rather than the inevitable doom that was held over their heads by Ragnarok. All of that to say, sex heals, and Oli is busy seducing while playing armchair psychologist to the divine.
What about the romance?! This one is definitely not cookie cutter. Loki sends Oli to his clients (of sorts) and then spies on nearly every moment of the trysts. He obsesses about Oli, but feels himself to blame for Ragnarok’s devastation. Oli trusts his own instincts and isn’t having any of the pity party nonsense. They challenge each other, fighting, drinking, and tempting. Oli senses Loki’s spying eyes and begins to imagine Loki in place of other gods he’s helping. Ultimately, hurt/comfort is the key to the book and to Loki’s troubled heart. Once together, they’re actually quite lovely and domestic, with simple pleasures and, of course, mischief. 😄
I appreciate the author’s commitment to Norse myths. The characters recount old tales and carefully describe the classic attributes, symbols, and features of each deity. We hear about conflicts, grudges, rivalries, beddings, offspring, etc. The gods live waaaaay more interesting lives, very much the OG soap operas. 😂 The pattern of this book feels like those classic Greek dramas, comedies, and story cycles. It definitely impresses me.
This is a book I’ll return to, especially because it's easy to revisit my favorite “therapy sessions” and outlandish hijinks. Enjoy the romp!
June 30, 2025
Last Thrall of Asgard by Amanda Meuwissen
❤🧡💛💚💙 5 Kinky God-Touched Stars
📚 Lovers of the Gods Series Book 2 - Norse Mythology
👉 Can Be Read as a Standalone
⬆️ Ebook ARC
😏 Adult MM Fantasy Romp Romance
👆 Hurt & Comfort
📖 Heartfelt & Spicy Moments Sprinkled w/ Humor
🔀 Dual First-Person POV
🧑🦰Human x Norse Mythology God ⚒️
🐈⬛ Black Cat Energy x Golden Retriever Energy 🐶
😉 Meet Cute
😏 Age-gap (but not in appearance)
🌡High Heat
🚦BDSM w/ an Extended Spiciest Menu
🔥 Spicy Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
MC's:
🪵📖🧵😊👉 Oli (21):
🪵 A sunshine soul, Oli is a sweet boy, but he has a sassy attitude too... and even a bold streak (when he can get away with it).
🪵 With the softest freckles, long ginger hair (usually braided), and the kind of bright blue-green eyes that made people stare, he glowed even in the darkest places.
🪵 A human slave, raised as property… bound to serve a noble family. 💔
🪵 He spent his days feeding horses, carrying supplies, storing harvests… but secretly? He loved needlework, woodcarving, fabric dyeing. Choosing colors and threads. Telling stories. Creating beauty in little ways. 🧵✨
🪵 Serving meant more than chores... it meant being available whenever his master wished. Even for things Oli never got to choose.
He learned to use what power he had... his body, his charm, his hunger to be wanted.
Sometimes, he even leaned into it. Let it fill the hollow parts inside. Let it distract him from the ache of never being free. If he couldn’t choose love, he could still choose to be needed.
💔 And maybe… just maybe… someone finally saw that in him.
🧝♂️🐎🐍😏👉 Loki (immortal):
🐍 Chaotic, and beautiful. Mischief is his weapon, he sees everything, especially the things people try to hide.
🐍 Long red hair, pale blue eyes, a body like a "God", lithe and elegant... Androgynous.
🐍 Trickster god. Jotun-born. Parent of monsters. Master of illusions. Known to shift form: woman, beast, shadow... whatever suits the moment.
⚠️ Content Warnings:
⚠️ Low Angst
👉 No Cheating Happens
👉 Descriptions Of Meals
⚠️ Alcohol Consumption
⚠️ Slave
⚠️ Master/Slave Dynamic (dubious consent due to power imbalance)
💫 Found Family
💯 Solid Character Development
👏 Best Described World-Building
🥰 Love The Ending
😍 HEA
Cover: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars
💬 My Thoughts:
👏👉This novel invites you to dive into the passions and pains of the Norse gods, blending steamy, heartfelt romance with rich world-building across the nine realms.
🧝♂️ Loki has always been my favorite god in Norse mythology, so seeing him in this story was a real treat.
🔥🥵 And the steamy scenes are off charts, with high heat!
But see Oli navigate desire, power, and his own worth while helping the gods move forward from their loss.
Among it all, Loki himself is the most mysterious and tempting challenge.
💗 I loved watching sweet Oli grow throughout the story, learning to see his own worth and starting to understand the pain Loki carries in his heart.
Oli’s determination and passion were amazing, and I loved that he knew exactly who he wanted... Loki.
😍 The ending was super cute and so well deserved for both of them. And the epilogue? Absolutely fantastic!
📜🗺 There’s also a helpful index on Norse mythology, the gods, and more… even a map! (I’m such a sucker for extras like these.) I also really appreciated Amanda’s thoughtful inclusion of content warnings at the start of each chapter.
▪︎FAV QUOTES▪︎
Oli:
Loki:
Such a rascal...
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❤🧡💛💚💙 5 Kinky God-Touched Stars
📚 Lovers of the Gods Series Book 2 - Norse Mythology
👉 Can Be Read as a Standalone
⬆️ Ebook ARC
😏 Adult MM Fantasy Romp Romance
👆 Hurt & Comfort
📖 Heartfelt & Spicy Moments Sprinkled w/ Humor
🔀 Dual First-Person POV
🧑🦰Human x Norse Mythology God ⚒️
🐈⬛ Black Cat Energy x Golden Retriever Energy 🐶
😉 Meet Cute
😏 Age-gap (but not in appearance)
🌡High Heat
🚦BDSM w/ an Extended Spiciest Menu
🔥 Spicy Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
MC's:
🪵📖🧵😊👉 Oli (21):
🪵 A sunshine soul, Oli is a sweet boy, but he has a sassy attitude too... and even a bold streak (when he can get away with it).
🪵 With the softest freckles, long ginger hair (usually braided), and the kind of bright blue-green eyes that made people stare, he glowed even in the darkest places.
🪵 A human slave, raised as property… bound to serve a noble family. 💔
🪵 He spent his days feeding horses, carrying supplies, storing harvests… but secretly? He loved needlework, woodcarving, fabric dyeing. Choosing colors and threads. Telling stories. Creating beauty in little ways. 🧵✨
🪵 Serving meant more than chores... it meant being available whenever his master wished. Even for things Oli never got to choose.
He learned to use what power he had... his body, his charm, his hunger to be wanted.
Sometimes, he even leaned into it. Let it fill the hollow parts inside. Let it distract him from the ache of never being free. If he couldn’t choose love, he could still choose to be needed.
💔 And maybe… just maybe… someone finally saw that in him.
🧝♂️🐎🐍😏👉 Loki (immortal):
🐍 Chaotic, and beautiful. Mischief is his weapon, he sees everything, especially the things people try to hide.
🐍 Long red hair, pale blue eyes, a body like a "God", lithe and elegant... Androgynous.
🐍 Trickster god. Jotun-born. Parent of monsters. Master of illusions. Known to shift form: woman, beast, shadow... whatever suits the moment.
⚠️ Content Warnings:
⚠️ Low Angst
👉 No Cheating Happens
👉 Descriptions Of Meals
⚠️ Alcohol Consumption
⚠️ Slave
⚠️ Master/Slave Dynamic (dubious consent due to power imbalance)
💫 Found Family
💯 Solid Character Development
👏 Best Described World-Building
🥰 Love The Ending
😍 HEA
Cover: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars
💬 My Thoughts:
👏👉This novel invites you to dive into the passions and pains of the Norse gods, blending steamy, heartfelt romance with rich world-building across the nine realms.
🧝♂️ Loki has always been my favorite god in Norse mythology, so seeing him in this story was a real treat.
🔥🥵 And the steamy scenes are off charts, with high heat!
But see Oli navigate desire, power, and his own worth while helping the gods move forward from their loss.
Among it all, Loki himself is the most mysterious and tempting challenge.
💗 I loved watching sweet Oli grow throughout the story, learning to see his own worth and starting to understand the pain Loki carries in his heart.
Oli’s determination and passion were amazing, and I loved that he knew exactly who he wanted... Loki.
😍 The ending was super cute and so well deserved for both of them. And the epilogue? Absolutely fantastic!
📜🗺 There’s also a helpful index on Norse mythology, the gods, and more… even a map! (I’m such a sucker for extras like these.) I also really appreciated Amanda’s thoughtful inclusion of content warnings at the start of each chapter.
▪︎FAV QUOTES▪︎
Oli:
■ When he licked his lips of his next gulp of ale, I followed the trail of pink with a sense of pining to taste him too.
“You’re staring,” Loki said.
“You stared first.”
“Just looking for faults.”
“Faults?”
“There must be something wrong with you.”
“Fuck you too!” I spat.
...
There was that softness again, a little less grin in his smile, but just when I thought I was seeing it, it was gone.
Loki:
■ The quiet couldn’t last. The stillness. The peace. But looking up at the stars with Oli’s head in my lap, I could pretend and almost believe.
And then he stirred.
... Oli:
I could feel the soft thighs I had been missing. Feel the scratch of long nails through my hair. I was coming out of my slumber, revitalized once more, and as I woke, I reached for the waist of the one who held me.
...
“Sick of hearing stories yet?” Loki’s voice came through the closed door.
I smiled. I knew the imp couldn’t stay away.
Or hoped he couldn’t.
“Aren’t you going to ask if I’m sick of cock?” I teased.
“Are you?”
I settled into this new, smaller hot spring pool. Loki wanted to play games. Maybe he couldn’t resist or didn’t know how to be direct. I could work with that. “Not even a little, truth be told. And I’m not sick of stories.
Such a rascal...
💯 I'm looking forward to reading the following books in this Series
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August 25, 2025
Here's Amanda Meuwissen's "Last Thrall of Asgard." It's a second in her Lovers of the Gods series.
["Oli is not happy with his lot in life as a thrall, a slave to the noble family he has served since birth. If he believed in the old gods, he would curse them to their faces that a thrall is the most he could ever be. Few even worship the gods anymore, yet Oli is tasked with tending to their altar at the foot of the oldest tree in the nearby wood—where he is happy to defile it whenever the noble family’s son wants him on his knees.
After his most recent tryst, however, he learns how real the gods are.
Whisked away by the trickster god, Loki, in exchange for his freedom from life as a thrall, Oli is to apply his sensuous skills to appease the male gods still in mourning after Ragnarök. The time of the old gods is over, but as penance for the role he played, Loki employs Oli’s help to usher in the next chapter of the gods’ existence with a bang.
Most alluring of all, however, might be Loki himself—the one god playing hard to get."]
I fucking love Loki. Even though he's all...Loki about pretty much everything. There's something about him that's always intrigued me. The depths of his emotions and the reasons he does things, it always seems so opposite of what everyone expects from him. He’s the god of chaos (amount other things) but that doesn’t make him evil (near exact quote from Oli).
This story was less chaotic than the first one, then again Oli is less chaotic than Aikos so, there's that. But it still had the same helping-the-gods-heal goal. This one was a little more love, too (well, love for and acceptance for Oli).
I didn't know/don't know the Norse gods as well as I do the Greek ones, but this book was arguably more enjoyable.
Trigger Warnings: dubious consent due to power imbalance, unintentional poisoning, and more
#grr #arc #arcteammember
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["Oli is not happy with his lot in life as a thrall, a slave to the noble family he has served since birth. If he believed in the old gods, he would curse them to their faces that a thrall is the most he could ever be. Few even worship the gods anymore, yet Oli is tasked with tending to their altar at the foot of the oldest tree in the nearby wood—where he is happy to defile it whenever the noble family’s son wants him on his knees.
After his most recent tryst, however, he learns how real the gods are.
Whisked away by the trickster god, Loki, in exchange for his freedom from life as a thrall, Oli is to apply his sensuous skills to appease the male gods still in mourning after Ragnarök. The time of the old gods is over, but as penance for the role he played, Loki employs Oli’s help to usher in the next chapter of the gods’ existence with a bang.
Most alluring of all, however, might be Loki himself—the one god playing hard to get."]
I fucking love Loki. Even though he's all...Loki about pretty much everything. There's something about him that's always intrigued me. The depths of his emotions and the reasons he does things, it always seems so opposite of what everyone expects from him. He’s the god of chaos (amount other things) but that doesn’t make him evil (near exact quote from Oli).
This story was less chaotic than the first one, then again Oli is less chaotic than Aikos so, there's that. But it still had the same helping-the-gods-heal goal. This one was a little more love, too (well, love for and acceptance for Oli).
I didn't know/don't know the Norse gods as well as I do the Greek ones, but this book was arguably more enjoyable.
Trigger Warnings: dubious consent due to power imbalance, unintentional poisoning, and more
#grr #arc #arcteammember
#lastcourtesanoflympus #apolloscourtesan #lastthrallofasgard #loversofthegods #loversofthegodsseries #amandameuwissen #books #queerbooks #queererotica #bodicerippers #bookstagram #bookphotography #ilovebooks
July 1, 2025
Oli & the Gods
This was a really fun and entertaining story. I knew somewhat what to expect after having read Last Courtesan of Olympus, but Oli's story took on a different group of gods and therefore a different set of issues/concerns for all. I also enjoyed how the ending was far different, and only initially unexpected.
One of the things that stood out to me in this story versus the other Lovers of the Gods books was the sassiness. Granted, the point was that Oli be strong enough and brave enough to stand up for himself and speak out when interacting with the gods. I just found that difference interesting because of how serious Last Courtesan was at times. But then, Oli was also most often up against Loki, so it makes sense he needed the best attitude to match.
The steam level of this book was very fun and exciting; very heat-inducing. I don't know how our incredible author puts together such erotic visuals in with the incredible scenes painted. I've said before that I'm in awe of Amanda Meuwissen's details written in her stories, and this one was no different. I could almost put myself in the scenes with Oli, and could see it all clearly in my mind.
The fun POV moments we received from Loki were really interesting too, because it gave us a different view of what many of us reference for Loki, now that he exists in the movie universe. I can't recall how much of this book follows some of the old tales of these gods, but I found the reading and learning experience enlightening and enthralling.
I really enjoyed Last Thrall of Asgard and its entertaining story. I was engaged fully throughout the read, and there were never really any moments that were unpleasant within the scenes with the Gods. The Midgardians were a different story. 🙃
I received an authorized copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
This was a really fun and entertaining story. I knew somewhat what to expect after having read Last Courtesan of Olympus, but Oli's story took on a different group of gods and therefore a different set of issues/concerns for all. I also enjoyed how the ending was far different, and only initially unexpected.
One of the things that stood out to me in this story versus the other Lovers of the Gods books was the sassiness. Granted, the point was that Oli be strong enough and brave enough to stand up for himself and speak out when interacting with the gods. I just found that difference interesting because of how serious Last Courtesan was at times. But then, Oli was also most often up against Loki, so it makes sense he needed the best attitude to match.
The steam level of this book was very fun and exciting; very heat-inducing. I don't know how our incredible author puts together such erotic visuals in with the incredible scenes painted. I've said before that I'm in awe of Amanda Meuwissen's details written in her stories, and this one was no different. I could almost put myself in the scenes with Oli, and could see it all clearly in my mind.
The fun POV moments we received from Loki were really interesting too, because it gave us a different view of what many of us reference for Loki, now that he exists in the movie universe. I can't recall how much of this book follows some of the old tales of these gods, but I found the reading and learning experience enlightening and enthralling.
I really enjoyed Last Thrall of Asgard and its entertaining story. I was engaged fully throughout the read, and there were never really any moments that were unpleasant within the scenes with the Gods. The Midgardians were a different story. 🙃
I received an authorized copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
July 1, 2025
Oli's journey was a heartfelt and steamy exploration of love in several forms. I was intrigued by the idea of Oli earning his freedom by giving each of the Norse gods something they needed to move on from Ragnarok, and the outcome was even more delightful than I anticipated. As Oli journeyed from one god to another, his experiences with each of them not only brought the gods closure, they also allowed Oli to grow from a jaded thrall into an empathetic, confident man. I was pleasantly surprised by how much of an emotional impact certain gods' chapters had on me -- Balder's despair over never living up to perfection and the catharsis he experienced by realizing that he was enough as is being one of my favorites. What started by showing the gods forgiveness and offering them hope for new love and experiences turned into Oli seeking out his own love connection with the trickster god himself. I absolutely adored Oli and Loki's fleeting interactions, and watching their relationship develop over the chapters had me eager to see how things would turn out. By the time Oli was winding down his time with the other gods, I was certain that he and Loki had the potential for something truly special, and nothing made me happier than seeing Loki get to the point where he believed he was worthy of forgiveness and love. Their happily ever after was a celebration of the freedom to love as equals without fear of being left behind, and I couldn't be happier with the life Oli and Loki built for themselves.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
**I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.
August 15, 2025
LAST THRALL OF ASGARD is the second book in the Lovers of the Gods series, but the first one I have read. This is a complete standalone, so you don't need to have read the first one to enjoy this one.
Oli is a thrall, used for 'pleasure' by his owner. He finds out he is being sold to a neighbour, which his master doesn't have a problem with. It is after Oli finds this out that he curses the old gods while cleaning an altar. Maybe not the best idea. Anyway, Loki comes along, whisks him away, and tells him he can earn his freedom by doing what he does best for other gods. What follows is a fun frolic through the realms of Yggdrasil, with each chapter being a different god and different troubles and kinks!
This was a thoroughly enjoyable story as Oli learnt about himself at the same time as helping others. It wasn't just s3x though. The moments between Oli and Loki were perfect, with their back-and-forth flirting and anger, putting their foot in it, and general chaos and mayhem. Saying all that, the epilogue was all the warm fuzzies you could wish for.
A great story that I definitely recommend, and I hope to return to the series soon. I already know I love this author's writing. This book just confirms it once again.
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Merissa
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Aug 15, 2025
Oli is a thrall, used for 'pleasure' by his owner. He finds out he is being sold to a neighbour, which his master doesn't have a problem with. It is after Oli finds this out that he curses the old gods while cleaning an altar. Maybe not the best idea. Anyway, Loki comes along, whisks him away, and tells him he can earn his freedom by doing what he does best for other gods. What follows is a fun frolic through the realms of Yggdrasil, with each chapter being a different god and different troubles and kinks!
This was a thoroughly enjoyable story as Oli learnt about himself at the same time as helping others. It wasn't just s3x though. The moments between Oli and Loki were perfect, with their back-and-forth flirting and anger, putting their foot in it, and general chaos and mayhem. Saying all that, the epilogue was all the warm fuzzies you could wish for.
A great story that I definitely recommend, and I hope to return to the series soon. I already know I love this author's writing. This book just confirms it once again.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Aug 15, 2025
December 20, 2025
While Last Courtesan of Olympus had the benefit of Greek mythology being more familiar to me than Norse, and I found the spice itself a bit more varied and interesting in that one, Last Thrall of Asgard shone in other areas, and I ended up enjoying both books about the same amount for different reasons.
Oli was a very interesting and likeable MC to follow along, and his story was much darker and more complex than that of Aikos from the start. Personally, I loved that. It made him a different kind of lover and quasi-therapist for the Gods, but he fulfilled that role well nonetheless.
I also loved the romance part of this Lovers of the Gods iteration. The last one felt complete and right without that aspect, but for this one, I'm glad the author decided differently for Oli. It added depth, conflict, and interest, and I just looove myself a complex, scarred but still fun and flirty love interest, which Loki definitely lived up to.
Another bonus: the diversity was more apparent in this book, which I also liked. From casual mentions like the existence of Black elves, to more deep moments connected to disability (), depression () and scarring/disfigurement as well as an intersex body and identity (). Sometimes connected to this aspect, sometimes not, the book did a great job at making the Gods flawed and human without stripping them of their godly power and appeal.
Despite not knowing much about Norse mythology, I still found the mythical elements strewn in really cool.
Overall, another spicy book by Amanda Neuwissen I really liked! I hope this series gets another book, and can't wait to delve into the sequel stories about some of the side characters' romances. 😍
Oli was a very interesting and likeable MC to follow along, and his story was much darker and more complex than that of Aikos from the start. Personally, I loved that. It made him a different kind of lover and quasi-therapist for the Gods, but he fulfilled that role well nonetheless.
I also loved the romance part of this Lovers of the Gods iteration. The last one felt complete and right without that aspect, but for this one, I'm glad the author decided differently for Oli. It added depth, conflict, and interest, and I just looove myself a complex, scarred but still fun and flirty love interest, which Loki definitely lived up to.
Another bonus: the diversity was more apparent in this book, which I also liked. From casual mentions like the existence of Black elves, to more deep moments connected to disability (), depression () and scarring/disfigurement as well as an intersex body and identity (). Sometimes connected to this aspect, sometimes not, the book did a great job at making the Gods flawed and human without stripping them of their godly power and appeal.
Despite not knowing much about Norse mythology, I still found the mythical elements strewn in really cool.
Overall, another spicy book by Amanda Neuwissen I really liked! I hope this series gets another book, and can't wait to delve into the sequel stories about some of the side characters' romances. 😍
July 4, 2025
Last Thrall of Asgard
Lovers of the Gods, Norse Mythology
By Amanda Meuwissen
This story has been a wonderful distraction from reality. I have always loved mythology whether it be Greek, Roman, or Norse.
Last Thrall of Asgard is a fantasy/gay erotica themed book. I think the Beta team did a good job of recommending content warnings. I didn’t feel it was necessary to post a content warning at the beginning of each chapter, but I appreciate Amanda Meuwissen being so proactive as to remind readers.
I have heard it said before that erotica doesn’t need a plot, it is erotica. However, I have to say I prefer a plot especially a romance with any kind of erotic story. I enjoyed the fact that it was based on Norse mythology. I found myself fascinated by how the author built her story off the old legends of the gods. I loved the connection between Oli and Loki. I loved that Oli learned as much from the other gods as they learned him. The lessons Amanda Meuwissen built into the story are things we need now: you are enough, be kind to yourself, better does not mean perfect, and some things are beyond our control. My favorite lesson is the last one be willing to lose, to fail, try anyway. I think this book is more than fantasy or erotica, I think it is a love story with everyday wisdom to take to heart.
Lovers of the Gods, Norse Mythology
By Amanda Meuwissen
This story has been a wonderful distraction from reality. I have always loved mythology whether it be Greek, Roman, or Norse.
Last Thrall of Asgard is a fantasy/gay erotica themed book. I think the Beta team did a good job of recommending content warnings. I didn’t feel it was necessary to post a content warning at the beginning of each chapter, but I appreciate Amanda Meuwissen being so proactive as to remind readers.
I have heard it said before that erotica doesn’t need a plot, it is erotica. However, I have to say I prefer a plot especially a romance with any kind of erotic story. I enjoyed the fact that it was based on Norse mythology. I found myself fascinated by how the author built her story off the old legends of the gods. I loved the connection between Oli and Loki. I loved that Oli learned as much from the other gods as they learned him. The lessons Amanda Meuwissen built into the story are things we need now: you are enough, be kind to yourself, better does not mean perfect, and some things are beyond our control. My favorite lesson is the last one be willing to lose, to fail, try anyway. I think this book is more than fantasy or erotica, I think it is a love story with everyday wisdom to take to heart.
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September 1, 2025This is a book whose hook — young man fucks his way through the Norse gods — is fine. There’s a lot of kink, consent is asked for each time (with one god being reminded by Thor that he hadn’t asked for consent before trying to fuck Oli with his arm) and a variety of positions, pairings, and orgasms. But it’s the moments in between, when the characters were talking about grief, loss, depression, healing, recovery and shame that I think resonated the strongest.
I’d be interested to see this author write something longer, and perhaps less … lighthearted? Less written for the humor?, something that went into these ideas a little deeper because what was there was well done. I liked Oli’s talks with Baldir about not needing to be perfect, about accepting that being himself was enough, or his ranting and Heimdall about the thrall system that kept people like Oli slaves through no fault of their own but their birth.
The romance with Loki is too quick, too easy and with too little build up for me. But this is a rather short novel and the focus is on the many gods Oli fucks and is fucked by with Loki being the cherry on top (and bottom). Cute, and fun if that’s what you’re in the mood for, but I’d be curious to see something less fluffy from the author.
I’d be interested to see this author write something longer, and perhaps less … lighthearted? Less written for the humor?, something that went into these ideas a little deeper because what was there was well done. I liked Oli’s talks with Baldir about not needing to be perfect, about accepting that being himself was enough, or his ranting and Heimdall about the thrall system that kept people like Oli slaves through no fault of their own but their birth.
The romance with Loki is too quick, too easy and with too little build up for me. But this is a rather short novel and the focus is on the many gods Oli fucks and is fucked by with Loki being the cherry on top (and bottom). Cute, and fun if that’s what you’re in the mood for, but I’d be curious to see something less fluffy from the author.
September 1, 2025
Loki Never Disappoints! ✨
If you thought Last Courtesan of Olympus was wild, wait until you dive into Last Thrall of Asgard! ⚡🪓 This is book 2 in the Lovers of the Gods series, and it takes us straight into post-Ragnarök chaos, where Loki is up to his old tricks, and this time, he brings along Oli, a thrall whose talents 😏🔥 are exactly what the gods need.
From the very first chapter, this book turns up the heat. Yes, it’s a harem story, and yes, it’s spicy, like 6 chili peppers kind of spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵🥵 but it’s also got a solid plot to keep you hooked.
💔 Oli’s life as a thrall is bleak, but when Loki whisks him away as part of his mischief-filled schemes, everything changes. I loved how the story blended divine romance, Asgardian politics, and Loki’s mischievous charm 😂 seriously, Loki being Loki was everything I hoped for.
🔥 What I especially appreciated was the ending. It felt much more satisfying than book one. The story hits hard, the stakes are higher, and Loki’s “hard to get” act adds the perfect push-pull tension.
✨ If you love your mythology queer, spicy, and filled with both chaos and heart, this one is for you. A standalone, so it's not mandatory to read the first one. But is even better if you’ve read the series in order!
If you thought Last Courtesan of Olympus was wild, wait until you dive into Last Thrall of Asgard! ⚡🪓 This is book 2 in the Lovers of the Gods series, and it takes us straight into post-Ragnarök chaos, where Loki is up to his old tricks, and this time, he brings along Oli, a thrall whose talents 😏🔥 are exactly what the gods need.
From the very first chapter, this book turns up the heat. Yes, it’s a harem story, and yes, it’s spicy, like 6 chili peppers kind of spicy 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵🥵 but it’s also got a solid plot to keep you hooked.
💔 Oli’s life as a thrall is bleak, but when Loki whisks him away as part of his mischief-filled schemes, everything changes. I loved how the story blended divine romance, Asgardian politics, and Loki’s mischievous charm 😂 seriously, Loki being Loki was everything I hoped for.
🔥 What I especially appreciated was the ending. It felt much more satisfying than book one. The story hits hard, the stakes are higher, and Loki’s “hard to get” act adds the perfect push-pull tension.
✨ If you love your mythology queer, spicy, and filled with both chaos and heart, this one is for you. A standalone, so it's not mandatory to read the first one. But is even better if you’ve read the series in order!
August 28, 2025
"We were always meant to come back," Loki confirmed. "We're gods. But that doesn't mean it wasn't an end for us." (page 40). Between Ragnarök and Christianity, Asgard began to fade. Until Loki comes up with a plan to help. It involved stealing a thrall of Midgard and having him heal the Asgardians. Through sex. (Cue up Marvin Gaye for background soundtrack).
In exchange for reviving the gods, Loki offers Oli, the thrall, his freedom. No more being property to any master. Oli agrees.
What keeps the story within tasteful (somewhat) bounds is the relationship which develops between Loki and Oli. Not just one bedroom encounter after another, Oli really does heal the gods. And there's an actual plot here.
It was a quick, sexy read. The glossary of terms and names at the front of the book was helpful, as I'm more familiar with the Greek pantheon. The worldbuilding was well done, the descriptions of the various homes of the gods, spot on.
I very much enjoyed the read. And there are a lot more pantheons for Ms. Meuwissen to write about!
I received a copy of this book from GRR and this is my review.
In exchange for reviving the gods, Loki offers Oli, the thrall, his freedom. No more being property to any master. Oli agrees.
What keeps the story within tasteful (somewhat) bounds is the relationship which develops between Loki and Oli. Not just one bedroom encounter after another, Oli really does heal the gods. And there's an actual plot here.
It was a quick, sexy read. The glossary of terms and names at the front of the book was helpful, as I'm more familiar with the Greek pantheon. The worldbuilding was well done, the descriptions of the various homes of the gods, spot on.
I very much enjoyed the read. And there are a lot more pantheons for Ms. Meuwissen to write about!
I received a copy of this book from GRR and this is my review.
August 29, 2025
I would like to thank GRR for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Ooooh do I ever love mythology with my erotic romance! Last Thrall of Asgard was really entertaining, had great pacing, and a very very sexy spin on Norse mythology!
I'm not too familiar with the lore except for the gods themselves, but just like Last Courtesan of Olympus, Meuwissen served a nugget or two of philosophy, brought tons of juicy worldbuilding to life, and ofc tore it up with lots of luscious sexy times!
And much like before, Meuwissen managed to unlock a few kinks I didn't realize I had, alongside thought-provoking moments like Oli's exchange with Hel about death and rebirth.
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while being hot for Norse gods is a recipe for success in my book! I love learning new things ;p
I can't wait to see where this series goes next because I straight up LOVE the vibe, and I'm finally starting to understand the appeal of legendary gods when they get their sexy on with mortals.
So that's a Yes, please! I'm here for all of the wild madness still to come as Meuwissen keeps 'em coming ;p
Ooooh do I ever love mythology with my erotic romance! Last Thrall of Asgard was really entertaining, had great pacing, and a very very sexy spin on Norse mythology!
I'm not too familiar with the lore except for the gods themselves, but just like Last Courtesan of Olympus, Meuwissen served a nugget or two of philosophy, brought tons of juicy worldbuilding to life, and ofc tore it up with lots of luscious sexy times!
And much like before, Meuwissen managed to unlock a few kinks I didn't realize I had, alongside thought-provoking moments like Oli's exchange with Hel about death and rebirth.
Thinking
Deep Thoughts
while being hot for Norse gods is a recipe for success in my book! I love learning new things ;p
I can't wait to see where this series goes next because I straight up LOVE the vibe, and I'm finally starting to understand the appeal of legendary gods when they get their sexy on with mortals.
So that's a Yes, please! I'm here for all of the wild madness still to come as Meuwissen keeps 'em coming ;p
June 11, 2025
The Last Thrall of Asgard is a wonderfully fun journey, full of steam and heart! Oli raw, jaded, and quietly yearning for more than the lot life handed him. His bitterness and desire felt so real, it was impossible not to root for him.
The world is steeped in Norse mythology but twisted in the most deliciously unexpected ways. Loki is everything I hoped for—cunning, unpredictable, and infuriatingly magnetic. Their dynamic? Electric. The slow-burn tension between them had me holding my breath, and when it finally boils over, it’s equal parts tender and scorching.
What really struck me, though, was how the book balanced steamy, divine indulgence with real emotional depth. It’s not just about the sex (though yes, it’s very good)—it’s about identity, freedom, grief, and finding your place in a world that seems to have no space for you. Watching Oli grow into his power, into his self, was incredibly satisfying.
If you’re craving a queer Norse myth retelling that’s lush, sexy, and surprisingly heartfelt, this book delivers. I didn’t want it to end.
The world is steeped in Norse mythology but twisted in the most deliciously unexpected ways. Loki is everything I hoped for—cunning, unpredictable, and infuriatingly magnetic. Their dynamic? Electric. The slow-burn tension between them had me holding my breath, and when it finally boils over, it’s equal parts tender and scorching.
What really struck me, though, was how the book balanced steamy, divine indulgence with real emotional depth. It’s not just about the sex (though yes, it’s very good)—it’s about identity, freedom, grief, and finding your place in a world that seems to have no space for you. Watching Oli grow into his power, into his self, was incredibly satisfying.
If you’re craving a queer Norse myth retelling that’s lush, sexy, and surprisingly heartfelt, this book delivers. I didn’t want it to end.
August 17, 2025
3.5 stars.
If I could give it half stars, I'd give this book 3.5 because there was lots I liked about it, it just wasn't really what I expected. Oli was bold, brave, interesting and actually quite wise as the story progressed. I loved Loki as a character; he was exactly as I imagined, I liked learning about his hidden depths and their HEA together was so sweet. I enjoyed the building chemistry between them throughout the book but I just wanted even more of them together. Oli had plenty of steamy moments whilst helping the other gods but it was Loki and him that I wanted more of. The Norse mythology was quite heavy going for someone not really familiar with it - perhaps a bit too much detail depending on what the focus should be on? But still, it created an interesting world with a range of very different secondary characters. It does have an exclusive HEA for the pair and I'd love to see them again in the future.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
If I could give it half stars, I'd give this book 3.5 because there was lots I liked about it, it just wasn't really what I expected. Oli was bold, brave, interesting and actually quite wise as the story progressed. I loved Loki as a character; he was exactly as I imagined, I liked learning about his hidden depths and their HEA together was so sweet. I enjoyed the building chemistry between them throughout the book but I just wanted even more of them together. Oli had plenty of steamy moments whilst helping the other gods but it was Loki and him that I wanted more of. The Norse mythology was quite heavy going for someone not really familiar with it - perhaps a bit too much detail depending on what the focus should be on? But still, it created an interesting world with a range of very different secondary characters. It does have an exclusive HEA for the pair and I'd love to see them again in the future.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
August 30, 2025
If you need a smutty palate cleanser to get your spirits up then this book will not disappoint!
After a lifetime of servitude, Oli gets swept away by Loki and is given the opportunity to finally gain his freedom. All he has to do is use his sensual prowess to bring peace and comfort to the lost gods in the aftermath of Ragnarök.
Last Thrall of Asgard is a very spicy novel featuring explosive encounters between Oli and each of the Norse gods. Amanda Meuwissen was able to weave her knowledge of the Norse mythology and bend it to satisfy the plot in this story. This is a very impressive feat in my opinion and it keeps the story coherent all the way through.
I really enjoyed the romance aspect that is layered throughout the chapters and slowly building until we get to the HEA. I will definitely be reading the other book in the series and other works by this author!
Thank you to Gay Romance Reviews for the eARC!
After a lifetime of servitude, Oli gets swept away by Loki and is given the opportunity to finally gain his freedom. All he has to do is use his sensual prowess to bring peace and comfort to the lost gods in the aftermath of Ragnarök.
Last Thrall of Asgard is a very spicy novel featuring explosive encounters between Oli and each of the Norse gods. Amanda Meuwissen was able to weave her knowledge of the Norse mythology and bend it to satisfy the plot in this story. This is a very impressive feat in my opinion and it keeps the story coherent all the way through.
I really enjoyed the romance aspect that is layered throughout the chapters and slowly building until we get to the HEA. I will definitely be reading the other book in the series and other works by this author!
Thank you to Gay Romance Reviews for the eARC!
May 12, 2025
I really liked this book, I haven’t had much opportunity to read books with Norse mythology, so this was super fun to get into. I’ve been waiting for this book for a while, having followed the author, and it did not disappoint! 😊
It was interesting to see the gods post-Ragnarök and how their lives continued after it. I also found the visual descriptions throughout the book to be really interesting, each of the gods were well described and easy to visualize.
I loved Oli and Loki’s interactions throughout the book, they’re both just a little dumb and I love that for them 😂. Oli’s traipse through the realms was a fun journey to follow and each of the gods was unique in their interests. 😉 I found the ending to be super cute and well deserved for the two, they both worked very hard to reach their HEA. 😌
It was interesting to see the gods post-Ragnarök and how their lives continued after it. I also found the visual descriptions throughout the book to be really interesting, each of the gods were well described and easy to visualize.
I loved Oli and Loki’s interactions throughout the book, they’re both just a little dumb and I love that for them 😂. Oli’s traipse through the realms was a fun journey to follow and each of the gods was unique in their interests. 😉 I found the ending to be super cute and well deserved for the two, they both worked very hard to reach their HEA. 😌
August 31, 2025
Oli’s freedom comes at a price. He is tasked with servicing the grieving gods of Asgard after Ragnarök, guided by none other than Loki himself. What follows is part myth, part therapy session, and part smut-filled odyssey.
I loved the concept of sex as healing, with each encounter peeling back layers of guilt, grief, and control from the gods. It is witty, clever, and heavy with symbolism. For me, though, the lore and constant dialogue slowed things down, even in the spicy moments. And while I rarely complain about smut, the sheer number of kinks felt like too much.
Overall, this is an imaginative and bold take on Norse myth, just not one I will be rushing to reread.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
I loved the concept of sex as healing, with each encounter peeling back layers of guilt, grief, and control from the gods. It is witty, clever, and heavy with symbolism. For me, though, the lore and constant dialogue slowed things down, even in the spicy moments. And while I rarely complain about smut, the sheer number of kinks felt like too much.
Overall, this is an imaginative and bold take on Norse myth, just not one I will be rushing to reread.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
August 19, 2025
This was giving Norse mythology meets Viking vibes. It was spice heavy with an interesting plot but it got a little lost in the details for me. It gives a very thorough glossary of terms, characters, and general world building elements. Every chapter starts off with the specific content warnings but I did find the chapters were a little on the long side. For a book about a thrall who is tasked with bedding his way through the gods after he makes a deal with Loki, I think I would’ve enjoyed either the plot or the spice but the mix of the two just didn’t hit for me the way I had hoped.
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August 20, 2025
Another spicy look at the gods this time Norse. Enjoyed this as much as the previous Greek version but this one felt less cohesive. The Loki storyline throughout did capture my attention and the end of the story was lovely.
Not sure what felt so different this time around but it wasn't as varied. I think the lower number of gods and the fact that Oli was often thinking of another made it a little unbalanced.
I'm happy with how it all came together it was just a different style than previous. Interesting way of linking Ragnarok and all the gods stories into the turn of the world. Will happily read more of this series if continued.
Not sure what felt so different this time around but it wasn't as varied. I think the lower number of gods and the fact that Oli was often thinking of another made it a little unbalanced.
I'm happy with how it all came together it was just a different style than previous. Interesting way of linking Ragnarok and all the gods stories into the turn of the world. Will happily read more of this series if continued.
September 13, 2025
Last Thrall of Asgard" is a truly enjoyable read, with the author excelling at storytelling and character development. The main character, Olie, is a fascinating and well-developed protagonist whose journey provides a fresh perspective on classic Norse mythology.
The author does an exceptional job of taking a familiar world and adding a new layer of intrigue and darker twists that were both compelling and unexpected. The book is well-paced, and the spicy scenes are handled with skill and a confidence that fits the narrative perfectly. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves mythology retellings and well-written characters.
The author does an exceptional job of taking a familiar world and adding a new layer of intrigue and darker twists that were both compelling and unexpected. The book is well-paced, and the spicy scenes are handled with skill and a confidence that fits the narrative perfectly. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves mythology retellings and well-written characters.
June 17, 2025
Great addition to the series!
I enjoyed the Last Thrall of Asgard by Amanda Meuwissen. I liked Oli and Loki's story. The story is high heat and I enjoyed watching Oli visit the other gods and do what he needed to do in order to fulfill the requirements of the deal he made with Loki so he could be a free man instead of a thrall. I loved that Loki was the one he wanted most. I could have done without the content warnings at the start of each chapter. I think one list at the front of the book would have worked.
I read this book using the Kindle unlimited app.
I enjoyed the Last Thrall of Asgard by Amanda Meuwissen. I liked Oli and Loki's story. The story is high heat and I enjoyed watching Oli visit the other gods and do what he needed to do in order to fulfill the requirements of the deal he made with Loki so he could be a free man instead of a thrall. I loved that Loki was the one he wanted most. I could have done without the content warnings at the start of each chapter. I think one list at the front of the book would have worked.
I read this book using the Kindle unlimited app.
June 26, 2025
Thank you for the book, here is my honest opinion:
3.5⭐️This was a pretty ambitious premise, it very creative and imaginative. I enjoyed it but I think this might be too much fanciful world building for me. I don’t mind suspending belief but I lost the characters a bit among all the intricate setting and otherworldly characters. Loki is a character that I have always found fascinating so it was interesting to see the author take on such an iconic character. Maybe too much fantasy for me, but it’s a fun and quick read overall with some super creative spicy spice.
3.5⭐️This was a pretty ambitious premise, it very creative and imaginative. I enjoyed it but I think this might be too much fanciful world building for me. I don’t mind suspending belief but I lost the characters a bit among all the intricate setting and otherworldly characters. Loki is a character that I have always found fascinating so it was interesting to see the author take on such an iconic character. Maybe too much fantasy for me, but it’s a fun and quick read overall with some super creative spicy spice.
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