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I Bring the Fire #6
Ragnarok
Loki vowed Asgard would burn.
Bohdi Patel, latest incarnation of Chaos, wants nothing to do with Loki’s psychotic oath.
Stranded on the icy world of Jotunheim with Amy Lewis, his friend Steve Rogers, and an unlikely band of civilians, magical beings, and elite military, Bohdi just wants to keep himself and his friends alive … but when you’re Chaos incarnate, even the simplest goals are complicated.
If Jotunheim doesn’t kill them, Odin will, and if Odin doesn’t, the secrets they harbor might.
In the final installment of I Bring the Fire, Bohdi, Amy, Steve, and their companions learn that Chaos cannot be contained, some secrets cannot be kept, and some vows cannot be broken.
The I Bring the Fire Series:
I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves (Free eBook!)
Monsters: I Bring the Fire Part II
Chaos: I Bring the Fire Part III
In the Balance: I Bring the Fire Part 3.5
Fates: I Bring the Fire Part IV
The Slip: a Short Story (mostly) from Sleipnir's Point of Smell
Warriors: I Bring the Fire Part V
Ragnarok: I Bring the Fire Part VI
The Fire Bringers: a Short Story
Bohdi Patel, latest incarnation of Chaos, wants nothing to do with Loki’s psychotic oath.
Stranded on the icy world of Jotunheim with Amy Lewis, his friend Steve Rogers, and an unlikely band of civilians, magical beings, and elite military, Bohdi just wants to keep himself and his friends alive … but when you’re Chaos incarnate, even the simplest goals are complicated.
If Jotunheim doesn’t kill them, Odin will, and if Odin doesn’t, the secrets they harbor might.
In the final installment of I Bring the Fire, Bohdi, Amy, Steve, and their companions learn that Chaos cannot be contained, some secrets cannot be kept, and some vows cannot be broken.
The I Bring the Fire Series:
I Bring the Fire Part I: Wolves (Free eBook!)
Monsters: I Bring the Fire Part II
Chaos: I Bring the Fire Part III
In the Balance: I Bring the Fire Part 3.5
Fates: I Bring the Fire Part IV
The Slip: a Short Story (mostly) from Sleipnir's Point of Smell
Warriors: I Bring the Fire Part V
Ragnarok: I Bring the Fire Part VI
The Fire Bringers: a Short Story
697 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 4, 2015
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About the author
C. Gockel
67 books572 followersC. Gockel got her start writing fanfiction, and she is not ashamed! Much. She received emails, messages and reviews from her fans telling her she should 'do this professionally'. She didn't; because she is a coward and life as a digital designer, copywriter and coder is more dependable. But in the end, her husband's nagging wore her down: "You could be the next '50 Shades of Gray' and I could retire!" Unfortunately, the author isn't much for writing smut. She is sad about this; she'd love for her husband to be able to retire and just work for her so she could nag him.
At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.
Ms. Gockel loves to hear from readers. She can be reached by email at: cgockel.publishing at gmail.com
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At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of her Archangel Project series.
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March 8, 2015
I loved every book of this series. Ragnarok ties everything together in a beautiful way leaving no loose ends...the characters are three dimensional and wonderful as ever. The greatest thing about them is that they don't follow trite stereotypes: Bohdi is not an insufferable alpha male and Amy doesn't have to be a leather clad fighter to win her battles! (Every time I find that kind of character in urban fantasy I roll my eyes...) I'm sad it had to end but the way things went was just perfect. This series should be a must read for anyone who likes fantasy / urban fantasy. Aaand there were velociraptors in this one! How can you not read a fantasy book that has velociraptors in it? Just add that to spidermouses, yetis, killer alien orcas, interdimensional travel, frost giants, fire giants, the incarnations of Chaos, Order and Creation and the Twilight of the Gods and you have to read it. Really, you have to.
June 2, 2016
The problem with this series is that it's so addictive. I couldn't put the books (or rather, my Kindle) down throughout, and now I'm faced with the rather sad reality of not having another one to read. This final book is where it all comes together, and the fate of the nine realms will be decided by a vet, a taxi driver and a detective. Fast paced and packed with humor, sigh-worthy moments, thrills, chills and talking unicorns, this series is a great read, especially if you love mythology brought into the modern world. Grammar nazis might get their nickers in a twist, as the author does have difficulties with commas and a few other editorial issues; however, I didn't find these distracting as the story held my complete interest. Every spare moment was spent reading. And what an awesome ending. Now I have to worry about what to read next. Sigh...
October 11, 2023
Bohdi Patel, the latest incarnation of Chaos, is trapped in Jotunheim with Amy Lewis, Steve Rogers and a group of elite military, civilians and magical beings. If Jotunheim's snow and cold doesn't kill them, Odin sure will. Bohdi just wants to keep himself and his friends alive until they can return to their own world, but being the incarnation of Chaos has its disadvantages...
Well, this is the end of I Bring the Fire series. I've really enjoyed spending time with Amy, her grandmother, Steve, Loki, Bohdi and everyone else on grand adventures through Norse mythology! This last book is very long - almost 700 pages, or 21 hours in audio - and I feel like it could have been shortened some. Sometimes not all that much happens and Amy's memories from Loki gets a bit tiresome, but over all I've had a great time listening to Barrie Kreinik's fantastic narration!
Well, this is the end of I Bring the Fire series. I've really enjoyed spending time with Amy, her grandmother, Steve, Loki, Bohdi and everyone else on grand adventures through Norse mythology! This last book is very long - almost 700 pages, or 21 hours in audio - and I feel like it could have been shortened some. Sometimes not all that much happens and Amy's memories from Loki gets a bit tiresome, but over all I've had a great time listening to Barrie Kreinik's fantastic narration!
June 13, 2015
4.5 stars
What a crazy fun adventure this turned out to be. I'll be honest: I generally don't read too many self-published works, but I'm so glad I took a friend's advice and gave this series a shot.
I really loved that Amy was a different sort of heroine from what currently seems to be popular. She's proof that ladies (or guys, for that matter) don't necessarily need to be able to kick literal butt to be heroic, despite the opinion of a certain mouthy SEAL. And I loved how, despite being the current incarnation of Loki, Bodhi manages to not be a jerk. I liked previous Loki, but let's face it, the dude had issues, especially in the way he treated Amy. Bodhi was definitely the stand-up version of Chaos.
Yes, I know these books don't focus on him, but I can't forget to mention how precious Thor was in this book. Just in case you were wondering. I kind of have a soft spot for the guy (and no, it's not just because Chris Hemsworth plays him in the Marvel movies).
What a crazy fun adventure this turned out to be. I'll be honest: I generally don't read too many self-published works, but I'm so glad I took a friend's advice and gave this series a shot.
I really loved that Amy was a different sort of heroine from what currently seems to be popular. She's proof that ladies (or guys, for that matter) don't necessarily need to be able to kick literal butt to be heroic, despite the opinion of a certain mouthy SEAL. And I loved how, despite being the current incarnation of Loki, Bodhi manages to not be a jerk. I liked previous Loki, but let's face it, the dude had issues, especially in the way he treated Amy. Bodhi was definitely the stand-up version of Chaos.
Yes, I know these books don't focus on him, but I can't forget to mention how precious Thor was in this book. Just in case you were wondering. I kind of have a soft spot for the guy (and no, it's not just because Chris Hemsworth plays him in the Marvel movies).
May 2, 2015
The entire “I Bring Fire Series” is a true classic ending with Ragnarok. This book from the series pulls together all of the pieces of a great story merging the classic myths with urban fantasy. It is crafted in a way that keeps you reading and even going back to re-read the series.
The trinity has always been an important part of mythology and religion. It is found everywhere and changes with the times. New religions took trinities from paganism and changed it to fit their view. Ms. Grockel is doing exactly the same thing in this series and you find out exactly who the new trinity is in Ragnarok. Even though you think you know, what you don’t know is how they changed in the new worldview.
You will love in love with the characters of Bodhi and Amy especially. They are trying to find their way in the craziest situations. I love how they discover who they are and how they will continue in their new world. I enjoy the humor that is embedded in the story, especially from Bodhi. He has a rare gift of saying things that often makes you laugh or at the very least, smile.
Ragnarok answers the questions set out in the previous books and the answers are not what you thought or expected. You see how loyalty, friendship, love, truth, and family call come together. Even though this part does have a suitable ending, there is still a lot of stories that can be told. I would love to see Ms. Grockel come back to this and continue with Bodhi, Amy, Claire, Fenrir and others. There is a lot of fun adventures that they could go on.
The trinity has always been an important part of mythology and religion. It is found everywhere and changes with the times. New religions took trinities from paganism and changed it to fit their view. Ms. Grockel is doing exactly the same thing in this series and you find out exactly who the new trinity is in Ragnarok. Even though you think you know, what you don’t know is how they changed in the new worldview.
You will love in love with the characters of Bodhi and Amy especially. They are trying to find their way in the craziest situations. I love how they discover who they are and how they will continue in their new world. I enjoy the humor that is embedded in the story, especially from Bodhi. He has a rare gift of saying things that often makes you laugh or at the very least, smile.
Ragnarok answers the questions set out in the previous books and the answers are not what you thought or expected. You see how loyalty, friendship, love, truth, and family call come together. Even though this part does have a suitable ending, there is still a lot of stories that can be told. I would love to see Ms. Grockel come back to this and continue with Bodhi, Amy, Claire, Fenrir and others. There is a lot of fun adventures that they could go on.
November 2, 2016
In case I haven’t made it obvious yet, I still really hate Bodhi. I think that’s the worst part about this series: it spends three books making you love the incredibly flawed but sympathetic Loki, then replaces him with Bodhi and expects you to love him just as much, despite him being a weaker, less interesting and less sympathetic character. He’s a downgrade, not just for readers, but also for Amy as a romantic interest.
Steve is still getting worse as time goes on and although he seems to recognise it, that doesn’t stop him from continuing to manipulate everyone around him including his so-called friends.
The problem with Amy is that by giving her more magical power, the author has also given her a set of restrictions that means Amy loses most of her agency for the final three books. She goes from being very proactive, to mostly reactive and left behind and a narrator of Loki’s memories. She’s no longer the gutsy girl from the start of the series.
I really regret continuing on after book 3. Or reading the end of book 3. I should have stopped at 2 or halfway through 3 and just made a better ending in my own mind.
Steve is still getting worse as time goes on and although he seems to recognise it, that doesn’t stop him from continuing to manipulate everyone around him including his so-called friends.
The problem with Amy is that by giving her more magical power, the author has also given her a set of restrictions that means Amy loses most of her agency for the final three books. She goes from being very proactive, to mostly reactive and left behind and a narrator of Loki’s memories. She’s no longer the gutsy girl from the start of the series.
I really regret continuing on after book 3. Or reading the end of book 3. I should have stopped at 2 or halfway through 3 and just made a better ending in my own mind.
December 26, 2015
A beautiful end of an era
In this story, all of our beloved characters come back to usher in Ragnarok, the end of an era and the beginning of new, technomagical world. I wanted this book to last as long as possible. This series is remarkable and I will be anxiously awaiting the day when the author is ready to go on. I strongly recommend the "I bring the fire" series to anyone who enjoys mythology, fantasy, science fiction, beautiful imagery and relatable characters. If you haven't already started this series, do it now. I guarantee that you will not regret it.
In this story, all of our beloved characters come back to usher in Ragnarok, the end of an era and the beginning of new, technomagical world. I wanted this book to last as long as possible. This series is remarkable and I will be anxiously awaiting the day when the author is ready to go on. I strongly recommend the "I bring the fire" series to anyone who enjoys mythology, fantasy, science fiction, beautiful imagery and relatable characters. If you haven't already started this series, do it now. I guarantee that you will not regret it.
January 1, 2021
I really enjoyed this series. The author did a great job with the intertwining and perception of mythology. I highly recommend this book for people who enjoy fantasy and mythology.
May 8, 2015
I really want to give this five stars because it really is a clever series, very original, and I think weaves the mythology together with reality so well and manages to keep a complex mess of characters, stories, and multiple and/or parallel universes organized and then neatly wraps it all up at the end (yet by no means closing the door with finality)... but for my main complaint all along--this obviously was too long for a single book, but was dashed off in weird installments that never manage to stand alone. You can't just pick one up without having started at the beginning.
This one had me cringing more than any other at the start, it started out so clumsily. The first chapter launches into a strangely high schoolish-sounding book report to catch you up to speed... Well, so like here's Amy and she's in this situation because this happened, and so-and-so was there and I suppose you should know they're in this place doing a thing because of something else going on back at this other place but really, important stuff is happening in the present that we should really be focusing on, but first, she's trying to figure out if there's a thing or what that stuff means she can't remember because maybe she should know so she can figure this thing out, and these military guys don't trust her because of what she did earlier, or... well, maybe we should just get into it and you can catch up as we go. Eventually, we're back into the story and proceeding more naturally.
Honestly, the story is so good otherwise, it's a shame it was marred by being half-arsedly self pubbed. A real editor would have fixed all this, made her tighten up the story, slow down, condense it into more cohesive installments. *sigh* It's like a painter who has real talent but slaps a cheap Walmart frame on their canvas to make it look finished, then gets a fraction of what it's worth because they're obviously hard up enough to take a low-ball offer, starving artist and all. Most people will end up dismissing the ugly frame, not seeing the masterpiece.
Still, the story is fun and clever and unlike a vast majority of self pub lit, I'm thrilled not to have to be whining about a lack of spelling and grammar skills. That fact just kind of makes the lack of polish that much more sad.
I found myself flashing strongly on Megan Lindholm's "Alien Earth" (an odd example because her other books and those she writes as Robin Hobb are equally fantastic but soooo different from this one example). That book dives head-first into the story with zero set-up, zero explanation, a completely alien world you know nothing about... and somehow in the mere telling of the story, the details unfurl so naturally that you feel like you knew the place all along, I so desperately wanted that kind of skill here.
I'd really love to see this fine tuned and re-released. Given a bit more TLC and better promotion, I can see it being a great vehicle for film. I think it would appeal to a wide range--feminist chicken flick, action, fantasy. Only thing missing is aliens, and you know they're out there in the not-so-distant future.
This one had me cringing more than any other at the start, it started out so clumsily. The first chapter launches into a strangely high schoolish-sounding book report to catch you up to speed... Well, so like here's Amy and she's in this situation because this happened, and so-and-so was there and I suppose you should know they're in this place doing a thing because of something else going on back at this other place but really, important stuff is happening in the present that we should really be focusing on, but first, she's trying to figure out if there's a thing or what that stuff means she can't remember because maybe she should know so she can figure this thing out, and these military guys don't trust her because of what she did earlier, or... well, maybe we should just get into it and you can catch up as we go. Eventually, we're back into the story and proceeding more naturally.
Honestly, the story is so good otherwise, it's a shame it was marred by being half-arsedly self pubbed. A real editor would have fixed all this, made her tighten up the story, slow down, condense it into more cohesive installments. *sigh* It's like a painter who has real talent but slaps a cheap Walmart frame on their canvas to make it look finished, then gets a fraction of what it's worth because they're obviously hard up enough to take a low-ball offer, starving artist and all. Most people will end up dismissing the ugly frame, not seeing the masterpiece.
Still, the story is fun and clever and unlike a vast majority of self pub lit, I'm thrilled not to have to be whining about a lack of spelling and grammar skills. That fact just kind of makes the lack of polish that much more sad.
I found myself flashing strongly on Megan Lindholm's "Alien Earth" (an odd example because her other books and those she writes as Robin Hobb are equally fantastic but soooo different from this one example). That book dives head-first into the story with zero set-up, zero explanation, a completely alien world you know nothing about... and somehow in the mere telling of the story, the details unfurl so naturally that you feel like you knew the place all along, I so desperately wanted that kind of skill here.
I'd really love to see this fine tuned and re-released. Given a bit more TLC and better promotion, I can see it being a great vehicle for film. I think it would appeal to a wide range--feminist chicken flick, action, fantasy. Only thing missing is aliens, and you know they're out there in the not-so-distant future.
April 10, 2017
Twists and turn aplenty! Loving them all :) Couldn't wait to finish this story! Action packed and fast paced, but that's how you weave a magical tale <3
December 16, 2016
Ragnarok was a highly disappointing end to this series (at least I think it's the end). I spoke in my last review how this series has been a tease and how because of that the payoff needed to be huge, but sadly it wasn't. It made this last book very anti-climactic.
The war that has been teased between Odin and humans for the last few books is almost completely ignored as the author has somehow managed to get all of her viewpoint characters away from the action to a place where they need to stay out of the way until spring. We are left watching their winter struggles while in the background there is a war going on along with a magical awakening.
The good news is that each storyline gets an eventual payoff and there is finality to this series. It was a shame that rather than punchy, emotional and moving endings, each storyline was drip fed to us throughout the book as almost side notes.
To be honest, by the end of the book I was reading only because I wanted to finish the series, not because I actually cared anymore.
Now, judging by the other reviews I think I am in the minority on this one, and that's fine. However, to me this was just the final nail in the coffin for a series that has never lived up to its potential. I have kept reading so far to see if it ever would, and upon realising that my hopes would be dashed I lost interest.
This was an okay book at best, and an okay series overall. The best I can say about it is that it's easy reading and has interested me enough to keep me reading until the end. If you're new to urban fantasy you might like this a lot more than I did, however, there are better series to read.
It's a 3-star performance that loses another star because of how disappointed it left me, and it's 3.5-stars for the series as a whole.
The war that has been teased between Odin and humans for the last few books is almost completely ignored as the author has somehow managed to get all of her viewpoint characters away from the action to a place where they need to stay out of the way until spring. We are left watching their winter struggles while in the background there is a war going on along with a magical awakening.
The good news is that each storyline gets an eventual payoff and there is finality to this series. It was a shame that rather than punchy, emotional and moving endings, each storyline was drip fed to us throughout the book as almost side notes.
To be honest, by the end of the book I was reading only because I wanted to finish the series, not because I actually cared anymore.
Now, judging by the other reviews I think I am in the minority on this one, and that's fine. However, to me this was just the final nail in the coffin for a series that has never lived up to its potential. I have kept reading so far to see if it ever would, and upon realising that my hopes would be dashed I lost interest.
This was an okay book at best, and an okay series overall. The best I can say about it is that it's easy reading and has interested me enough to keep me reading until the end. If you're new to urban fantasy you might like this a lot more than I did, however, there are better series to read.
It's a 3-star performance that loses another star because of how disappointed it left me, and it's 3.5-stars for the series as a whole.
May 2, 2016
I loved all the books in the series! The quality was consistent throughout the books, bravo to the author for that! I pat myself on the shoulder that I bought the whole series at once!
The only thing I had to get used to was the style the author used, it was all in present (for example "she goes", "she leans", "she does", "he speaks", and so on), but don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing, you get used to it!
Now, I MUST mention that I love Norse mythology, it was always my favorite from all others, I have a soft spot for mischievous gods, I love books with characters that lack confidence, but they work their way through that to achieve survival, I love slightly crazy guys and I do sympathize with big-breasted heroines who do not flash them girls with purpose and with no purpose whatsoever, since our heroine is just a normal girl, with her good sides and her bad sides, just maybe a bit too good-hearted.
Let's take everything I mentioned in the paragraph above and let's imagine that I found all of it in one book. That's right!!! That book would be "I bring the fire".
I loved every minute I spent reading it, I loved the characters, which where so near to us, even when they were being supernatural. I loved the mix of technology, magic and myths, it was glorious.
It would make a great TV-series, especially with the scene in the Nornhein, that chase across the realm was so vivid, colorful and full of action!
The only thing I had to get used to was the style the author used, it was all in present (for example "she goes", "she leans", "she does", "he speaks", and so on), but don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing, you get used to it!
Now, I MUST mention that I love Norse mythology, it was always my favorite from all others, I have a soft spot for mischievous gods, I love books with characters that lack confidence, but they work their way through that to achieve survival, I love slightly crazy guys and I do sympathize with big-breasted heroines who do not flash them girls with purpose and with no purpose whatsoever, since our heroine is just a normal girl, with her good sides and her bad sides, just maybe a bit too good-hearted.
Let's take everything I mentioned in the paragraph above and let's imagine that I found all of it in one book. That's right!!! That book would be "I bring the fire".
I loved every minute I spent reading it, I loved the characters, which where so near to us, even when they were being supernatural. I loved the mix of technology, magic and myths, it was glorious.
It would make a great TV-series, especially with the scene in the Nornhein, that chase across the realm was so vivid, colorful and full of action!
July 10, 2015
Truly enjoyed this series...
This book is a nice ending to the I Bring The Fire series. It'll keep you up for a few nights. It's a clean, crisp read that flows smoothly and keeps the action going. There are great and surprising twists liberally sprinkled throughout too. The nice thing though is how the author feeds into the myths with uncanny accuracy.
All in all... This book closes out a series that I can highly recommend. There wasn't one book in the series that I didn't thoroughly enjoy.
This book is a nice ending to the I Bring The Fire series. It'll keep you up for a few nights. It's a clean, crisp read that flows smoothly and keeps the action going. There are great and surprising twists liberally sprinkled throughout too. The nice thing though is how the author feeds into the myths with uncanny accuracy.
All in all... This book closes out a series that I can highly recommend. There wasn't one book in the series that I didn't thoroughly enjoy.
February 16, 2018
Oh Norns! The twists, the romance, the me screaming as I wanted to know more and at the same time being afraid of what was to come!And that ending! I strongly recommend this entire series!
March 4, 2017
Amazing series, phenomenal book, and really couldn't have asked for a better ending.
Gockel starts off the book giving a bit of a rundown of some of the things that have happened, but right from then the book is off and running again. It's Ragnarok and everything that has been culminating since Loki first met Amy is coming to an explosive end- or beginning.
I don't really want to say too much without giving things away. Many things that I had hoped for in this series, hoped for for a long damn time, finally came to pass. But those things were hard fought and tended to come with a price. Also, as you are reading, you will likely guess several things that will come to pass. That it the intention though. You can see where the series is heading and you can guess what it will mean for our characters, and for the nine realms. However, that doesn't mean that you will know where it ends.
This story blew me away because even as I saw possibilities they would change. The world and the path that it would take was always shifting as Odin fought to live and control, while the Resistance fought for change. It is not a story without loss and each one hurt, even when they were necessary. The ending did an amazing job of both wrapping things up from these two massive story arc, as well as leaving open a new and exciting future.
If you enjoy stories of fairy tales and myths and have been looking for something new, I urge you to read this series. It brings old myths to light in the most amazing of ways and creates a story and world that is wonderful to fall into, and I look forward to rereading it in the future.
Gockel starts off the book giving a bit of a rundown of some of the things that have happened, but right from then the book is off and running again. It's Ragnarok and everything that has been culminating since Loki first met Amy is coming to an explosive end- or beginning.
I don't really want to say too much without giving things away. Many things that I had hoped for in this series, hoped for for a long damn time, finally came to pass. But those things were hard fought and tended to come with a price. Also, as you are reading, you will likely guess several things that will come to pass. That it the intention though. You can see where the series is heading and you can guess what it will mean for our characters, and for the nine realms. However, that doesn't mean that you will know where it ends.
This story blew me away because even as I saw possibilities they would change. The world and the path that it would take was always shifting as Odin fought to live and control, while the Resistance fought for change. It is not a story without loss and each one hurt, even when they were necessary. The ending did an amazing job of both wrapping things up from these two massive story arc, as well as leaving open a new and exciting future.
If you enjoy stories of fairy tales and myths and have been looking for something new, I urge you to read this series. It brings old myths to light in the most amazing of ways and creates a story and world that is wonderful to fall into, and I look forward to rereading it in the future.
February 2, 2018
Hooked
This series had me hooked, a good meld of modern times and Norse mythology! Only got the short stories to read now! Can't wait!
This series had me hooked, a good meld of modern times and Norse mythology! Only got the short stories to read now! Can't wait!
October 19, 2017
Disappointing end to the series. Drawn out and kinda boring through the middle with a silly ending. And I hate what has become of Amy. We have lost the naive, passionate and delightful character than was Amy. In making her both magical and Creation that is basically all she is now. And I just knew stupid Steve would end up as the new Odin as soon as it was clear Amy was Creation. And having 10 year old Claire as the Thor replacement – ridiculous. I enjoyed Claire when she was the tiny valkryie but having her take over as Hero from Thor was too silly and unbelievable. I also didn’t enjoy the Loki memory flashbacks at all because he is dead and Bohdi isn’t Loki, he is himself and Chaos so there was no point. Plus Loki in the first 3 books was incredibly flawed and not a good person but still so interesting and weirdly likable. He wasn't nice but he was complex and I CARED about him. Memory Loki was basically a jerk without any of the redeeming characteristics that made me care about him in the first 3 books. And Sigyn is WAY to good for Steve.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 22, 2015
Now that I've finished the series--these are good reads. I don't know if people who don't know any Norse mythology will like it quite as much as I did, but it's worth the time to read. And for an independently published series, it's well edited and has minimal spelling and grammatical errors, which is a definite PLUS.
July 1, 2015
I seemed to struggle a bit reading this book. It took me a month to read, which isn't like me. It just didn't seem to grip me as much as the other ones for some reason. Or maybe I was subconsciously taking my time so I wouldn't finish the series?
June 8, 2015
Still love the story but there were a lot of spelling/grammar issues that were not a problem in the previous books (this became more frequent as it progressed and I noticed more issues, like sentences were edited but a stray word from the previous form wasn't removed)
February 27, 2016
You can't put it down. Good quick read.
A rollicking fun adventure. Just like the entire series. A different take on Odin, Thor, and Loki. It was very hard to put down once I started reading.
A rollicking fun adventure. Just like the entire series. A different take on Odin, Thor, and Loki. It was very hard to put down once I started reading.
March 24, 2016
Ragnarok Rocks!
I loved this series from beginning to end. It's a superb example of urban fantasy. The characters are well developed and unique, and the plot lines and story are crafted masterfully.
I loved this series from beginning to end. It's a superb example of urban fantasy. The characters are well developed and unique, and the plot lines and story are crafted masterfully.
April 2, 2015
Such a great end to the series! I want to turn around and read them all again.
November 30, 2016
That. Was. Awesome! I can't believe this series is over. It was wonderful, sweet, heroic, and inspiring. Definitely on my list of rereading over and over again. I loved it!
January 14, 2022
No longer a fan
I regret buying these books, the editing process leaves a lot to be desired & the military scenes are just wrong. I ignored those things because I enjoyed the story & characters. I sent the author a message letting her know that I really enjoyed her books. I politely suggested that she might want to consider having a veteran proofread future works to make those scenes more realistic.
The mythology is meticulously researched, but I am pretty sure she has never seen a firearm in person & it shows. I was very polite and I praised her stories. Her replies were rude , enough that I regret reading stories I once enjoyed. I will never buy another book from her. I recommended that she turn off the messaging feature on her page if she doesn’t know how (or want) to handle anything but blind praise. I did praise her, but I politely pointed out how she might improve future works.
She writes about Bodhi being IN MOS with someone, as if it were a place. It is not the school where you learn military specialty after boot camp. AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is where you learn your MOS.
In another book, the ice caves when the characters are told to shoot tracer rounds to scare the Yetis and only switch to live fire and kill/injure them if the tracers don’t scare them away. Sorry, but tracer rounds will kill you just as dead, they just provide a pretty light show before they do. They are simply live rounds with a small amount of pyrotechnics in them.
Anyway, unless you get her books for free, spend money on another author who is a little more gracious to fans who spend their hard-earned money on their books. An author who is a lot more polite about polite suggestions from a fan who only wants to see the author become even better!
I regret buying these books, the editing process leaves a lot to be desired & the military scenes are just wrong. I ignored those things because I enjoyed the story & characters. I sent the author a message letting her know that I really enjoyed her books. I politely suggested that she might want to consider having a veteran proofread future works to make those scenes more realistic.
The mythology is meticulously researched, but I am pretty sure she has never seen a firearm in person & it shows. I was very polite and I praised her stories. Her replies were rude , enough that I regret reading stories I once enjoyed. I will never buy another book from her. I recommended that she turn off the messaging feature on her page if she doesn’t know how (or want) to handle anything but blind praise. I did praise her, but I politely pointed out how she might improve future works.
She writes about Bodhi being IN MOS with someone, as if it were a place. It is not the school where you learn military specialty after boot camp. AIT (Advanced Individual Training) is where you learn your MOS.
In another book, the ice caves when the characters are told to shoot tracer rounds to scare the Yetis and only switch to live fire and kill/injure them if the tracers don’t scare them away. Sorry, but tracer rounds will kill you just as dead, they just provide a pretty light show before they do. They are simply live rounds with a small amount of pyrotechnics in them.
Anyway, unless you get her books for free, spend money on another author who is a little more gracious to fans who spend their hard-earned money on their books. An author who is a lot more polite about polite suggestions from a fan who only wants to see the author become even better!
September 20, 2018
Jumping into it after just 2 chapters of book 5 I didn't have great problems following the story. Although I had no idea why Bodhi recalled now Loki's memories and Amy still had them too.
I actually liked Bodhi for the first time when he realised that Loki never really loved Amy or was too scared to love a short living human. But I didn't understand why everybody knew Bodhi is the incarnation of Loki except Amy. She dismisses it each time her nose is pooked into it. The character Amy is a big disappointment too. From the tough and clever girl to a memory playback mouse who thinks everybody sees her weak. What a shame.
Also, Beatrice got on my nerves with her intervening Bodhi and Amy, as well as Steve with his manipulations of the team. All this parallelity was annoying because it is obvious there is a change in the trinity but it takes 3 books for it to happen, with a lot slow motion inbetween. They felt like a remake with lesser actors: Bodhi-Loki, Steve-Odin, Amy-Hoenir.
Even the content: Nornheim – Alfheim, Warriors – Monsters.
I guess in the end it made sense, even the parallelity Claire-Baldur. Does Steve sacrifice his daughter for the greater good as Odin did with Baldur? No, because he is different, the new Odin. Like Bodhi the new Loki, not just thinking about himself and Amy the new Hoenir not hiding but taking action.
Although I wasn't a big fan of book 4, 5& 6, this series is still fantastic, a really good attempt on the Norse mythology together with newest scientific research. It's a shame that book 3 didn't end on a happy end and just stopped. Book 4-6 just didn't make up to the high standard and fantastic read of the previous ones.
I actually liked Bodhi for the first time when he realised that Loki never really loved Amy or was too scared to love a short living human. But I didn't understand why everybody knew Bodhi is the incarnation of Loki except Amy. She dismisses it each time her nose is pooked into it. The character Amy is a big disappointment too. From the tough and clever girl to a memory playback mouse who thinks everybody sees her weak. What a shame.
Also, Beatrice got on my nerves with her intervening Bodhi and Amy, as well as Steve with his manipulations of the team. All this parallelity was annoying because it is obvious there is a change in the trinity but it takes 3 books for it to happen, with a lot slow motion inbetween. They felt like a remake with lesser actors: Bodhi-Loki, Steve-Odin, Amy-Hoenir.
Even the content: Nornheim – Alfheim, Warriors – Monsters.
I guess in the end it made sense, even the parallelity Claire-Baldur. Does Steve sacrifice his daughter for the greater good as Odin did with Baldur? No, because he is different, the new Odin. Like Bodhi the new Loki, not just thinking about himself and Amy the new Hoenir not hiding but taking action.
Although I wasn't a big fan of book 4, 5& 6, this series is still fantastic, a really good attempt on the Norse mythology together with newest scientific research. It's a shame that book 3 didn't end on a happy end and just stopped. Book 4-6 just didn't make up to the high standard and fantastic read of the previous ones.
March 5, 2025
An Action-Packed, Chaotic Finale with Some Hiccups
C. Gockel delivers an explosive conclusion to the I Bring the Fire series with Ragnarok. As expected, the stakes are sky-high—Bohdi Patel, the latest incarnation of Chaos, is caught between deadly threats, cosmic secrets, and a promise Loki made long ago. Stranded on Jotunheim with Amy Lewis, Steve Rogers, and an eclectic mix of allies, survival is just the beginning of their problems.
Gockel’s signature blend of mythology, humor, and fast-paced action is on full display. The characters remain compelling, and Bohdi’s reluctant connection to Chaos adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. The world-building continues to impress, making the Norse-inspired setting feel both vast and immersive.
That said, while the story is engaging, it occasionally stumbles under its own weight. The pacing is uneven at times, with sections that feel rushed and others that drag. Some plot threads feel a bit too conveniently tied up, while others leave lingering questions. And though the humor and heart are there, they don’t always land as smoothly as in previous installments.
Overall, this is a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the series, even if it isn’t without flaws. Fans of Gockel’s take on mythology will enjoy the ride—just be prepared for a bit of turbulence along the way.
C. Gockel delivers an explosive conclusion to the I Bring the Fire series with Ragnarok. As expected, the stakes are sky-high—Bohdi Patel, the latest incarnation of Chaos, is caught between deadly threats, cosmic secrets, and a promise Loki made long ago. Stranded on Jotunheim with Amy Lewis, Steve Rogers, and an eclectic mix of allies, survival is just the beginning of their problems.
Gockel’s signature blend of mythology, humor, and fast-paced action is on full display. The characters remain compelling, and Bohdi’s reluctant connection to Chaos adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. The world-building continues to impress, making the Norse-inspired setting feel both vast and immersive.
That said, while the story is engaging, it occasionally stumbles under its own weight. The pacing is uneven at times, with sections that feel rushed and others that drag. Some plot threads feel a bit too conveniently tied up, while others leave lingering questions. And though the humor and heart are there, they don’t always land as smoothly as in previous installments.
Overall, this is a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the series, even if it isn’t without flaws. Fans of Gockel’s take on mythology will enjoy the ride—just be prepared for a bit of turbulence along the way.
August 25, 2021
This was without a doubt the best Loki / Norse Mythology / Urban Fantasy series that I've ever read!
While the ending was expected, it wasn't the sort of "Goddamn what a not-surprise" but more of a "Thank God this came full-circle in such a great way" – because, let's be honest, many books have trouble with exactly that sort of storytelling. I'm really surprised this series doesn't have more momentum.
Bohdi and Amy were such a great team, I loved every single supporting character, even Rush, and I loved the lore and how it was represented here. After book 3 I had my doubts if I'd come to like Bohdi as the new leading man but dammit I have to say I liked him more in the end than Loki in the first books – though I did like the peaks into Loki's mind, they helped make better sense of the world and served as a great contrast or let's call it an explanation for what was happening to the characters.
While the ending was expected, it wasn't the sort of "Goddamn what a not-surprise" but more of a "Thank God this came full-circle in such a great way" – because, let's be honest, many books have trouble with exactly that sort of storytelling. I'm really surprised this series doesn't have more momentum.
Bohdi and Amy were such a great team, I loved every single supporting character, even Rush, and I loved the lore and how it was represented here. After book 3 I had my doubts if I'd come to like Bohdi as the new leading man but dammit I have to say I liked him more in the end than Loki in the first books – though I did like the peaks into Loki's mind, they helped make better sense of the world and served as a great contrast or let's call it an explanation for what was happening to the characters.
February 20, 2022
I read that this was the final novel in the series, but then I looked at the list of novels and I think there might be a couple more yeah, I don't have to feel so sad. This novel wraps up everything that has been happening in the 5 novels. You really begin to understand what Bohdi Patel has to deal with when all he wants to do is keep himself safe while harboring his inner being. Amy is still fighting the good fight. We begin to understand what the world view actually is, and it may differ from ours. A very good read. I received this novel from BookFunnel. This is my true and honest review.
July 19, 2017
Great way to end the series.
This Book was a great read. It answerable the questions that have come up earlier in the series and in the beginning of this book. I don't like spoilers so I'll just say that everything ends well, no loose ends or what if's to nag at you. There are many surprises and some not so surprising things that happen if you have been paying close attention to all the characters and all the actions. It's a fairytale with fantasy, magic, myth, and technology all wrapped up together. I couldn't put the book down.
This Book was a great read. It answerable the questions that have come up earlier in the series and in the beginning of this book. I don't like spoilers so I'll just say that everything ends well, no loose ends or what if's to nag at you. There are many surprises and some not so surprising things that happen if you have been paying close attention to all the characters and all the actions. It's a fairytale with fantasy, magic, myth, and technology all wrapped up together. I couldn't put the book down.
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