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Loki
Born a king. Raised a prisoner. Arises a legend. . . .
In the heat of battle and bloodshed, the realm of Jotunheim falls to Asgard. Amid the slaughter, Borr, the Aesir king, spares his enemy’s infant son. The youth is spirited back to Asgard and spends the first twelve years of his life locked in a dungeon—until Prince Odin vows to uphold his father’s dying wish. United in blood as brothers, Odin frees the boy and swears no harm shall come to him. His name? Loki...
Peace has reigned for twenty-four years when Loki and Thor, Odin’s son and heir, embark upon a secret mission deep into the heart of Asgard. But when a Jotunn warrior hiding among the locals makes an attempt on Thor's life, that stability is set on a knife’s edge. Now the king of Asgard, Odin is convinced that the rival kingdom of Jotunheim is once again preparing for war. As Odin readies his armies for the inevitable battle, Loki covertly sets out to Jotunheim to discover the truth and stop a needless war.
What he finds sends him down a path of betrayal and deception from which there is no return. Hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance as the lines blur between prophecy and reality. And as fire and shadows loom on the horizon, a frightened boy caught between two kingdoms must grow to become a man. Faced with the fury of a king gone mad, Loki must sacrifice everything he holds dear to ensure his people survive.
Including the lives of those he loves most. . . .
Brimming with action and adventure, Loki puts a new, realistic spin on Norse mythology's greatest heroes and villains. Fans of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn, or George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire will devour this fantasy epic.
In the heat of battle and bloodshed, the realm of Jotunheim falls to Asgard. Amid the slaughter, Borr, the Aesir king, spares his enemy’s infant son. The youth is spirited back to Asgard and spends the first twelve years of his life locked in a dungeon—until Prince Odin vows to uphold his father’s dying wish. United in blood as brothers, Odin frees the boy and swears no harm shall come to him. His name? Loki...
Peace has reigned for twenty-four years when Loki and Thor, Odin’s son and heir, embark upon a secret mission deep into the heart of Asgard. But when a Jotunn warrior hiding among the locals makes an attempt on Thor's life, that stability is set on a knife’s edge. Now the king of Asgard, Odin is convinced that the rival kingdom of Jotunheim is once again preparing for war. As Odin readies his armies for the inevitable battle, Loki covertly sets out to Jotunheim to discover the truth and stop a needless war.
What he finds sends him down a path of betrayal and deception from which there is no return. Hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance as the lines blur between prophecy and reality. And as fire and shadows loom on the horizon, a frightened boy caught between two kingdoms must grow to become a man. Faced with the fury of a king gone mad, Loki must sacrifice everything he holds dear to ensure his people survive.
Including the lives of those he loves most. . . .
Brimming with action and adventure, Loki puts a new, realistic spin on Norse mythology's greatest heroes and villains. Fans of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn, or George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire will devour this fantasy epic.
306 pages, Paperback
Published November 26, 2019
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About the author
Mohammed Ghassan Farija
2 books1 followerMohammed Ghassan Farija is an emerging Bahraini author, environmental engineer, and musician. For as long as he can remember, he has been deeply passionate about stories, and that avid interest has stayed with him into adulthood.
An environmental specialist by profession, he authored an environment-focused book, The Layman’s Guide to Climate Change, before dabbling in the imaginative world of fiction with his debut novel, Loki. In this fantastical, emotive story, he pays homage to Norse mythology by writing it from the perspective of its most misunderstood character.
An environmental specialist by profession, he authored an environment-focused book, The Layman’s Guide to Climate Change, before dabbling in the imaginative world of fiction with his debut novel, Loki. In this fantastical, emotive story, he pays homage to Norse mythology by writing it from the perspective of its most misunderstood character.
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July 29, 2021
actual rating: 2.5
Really struggled with whether to round this up or down but ultimately I ended up skimming a lot of the second half so I think I have to round down. It wasn't necessarily a bad book, I just found it extremely boring overall. It's definitely a lot more serious than I personally think a Loki book should be and that combined with the overly formal writing style and how much it was concerned with like military details and other things like that just made it a very dull read for me on a personal level. If you're into that kind of thing you will probably like it but this is definitely not one of my favorite Norse retelling books.
Really struggled with whether to round this up or down but ultimately I ended up skimming a lot of the second half so I think I have to round down. It wasn't necessarily a bad book, I just found it extremely boring overall. It's definitely a lot more serious than I personally think a Loki book should be and that combined with the overly formal writing style and how much it was concerned with like military details and other things like that just made it a very dull read for me on a personal level. If you're into that kind of thing you will probably like it but this is definitely not one of my favorite Norse retelling books.
January 16, 2022
3.75⭐️
Another very good Loki story. Loki journeys to the Jotunheim and must hide in plain sight as he was sent on a mission that no one expects him to come back from.
(Currently on a mission to find the best Loki retelling)
Another very good Loki story. Loki journeys to the Jotunheim and must hide in plain sight as he was sent on a mission that no one expects him to come back from.
(Currently on a mission to find the best Loki retelling)
February 25, 2020
Loki by Mohammed Ghassan Farija puts a new spin on the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Myth is a culture's way of encoding important events, among other things. And, as Tolkien notes, sometimes history becomes myth under the weight of time. This story, centred on one of the Norse pantheon's rather more misunderstood gods, presents things as history. The 'worlds' are instead provinces or territories at war, over a diverse swath of continent. I loved seeing how the various components of the myths showed up!
Loki is a beloved character to me. Perhaps person is a better term, seeing as how I'm Rokkatru and the Lord of Laughter is my patron. I always enjoy stories where Loki isn't treated as outright evil. This story presents him as a good man, albeit one of the most unlucky ever. It seems overall quite plausible as a way the myths may have played out as history. I know of several myths that encode natural disasters as divine wrath, and that comes into play here with Ragnarok and Fimbulwinter. I loved this story, but I didn't want to reach the end! I know what the eventual outcome of the myths is, and this more realistic version was touching and yet so sad! Highly recommended, especially for Loki lovers, and those interested in Norse mythology.
***This book was purchased for my own pleasure, with no expectation of a review.
Loki is a beloved character to me. Perhaps person is a better term, seeing as how I'm Rokkatru and the Lord of Laughter is my patron. I always enjoy stories where Loki isn't treated as outright evil. This story presents him as a good man, albeit one of the most unlucky ever. It seems overall quite plausible as a way the myths may have played out as history. I know of several myths that encode natural disasters as divine wrath, and that comes into play here with Ragnarok and Fimbulwinter. I loved this story, but I didn't want to reach the end! I know what the eventual outcome of the myths is, and this more realistic version was touching and yet so sad! Highly recommended, especially for Loki lovers, and those interested in Norse mythology.
***This book was purchased for my own pleasure, with no expectation of a review.
April 9, 2021
A great tale
Although it does not follow to what we read of the mythology, it shows a different realm of story, if u will, where the different realms are not filled with creatures, but of people. Perhaps the creatures we have read of before we're just what the opposing realms saw them as and legend and myth took it from there. It shows Loki as a man, a hero where he was always otherwise known as just a trickster. Showing Odin, not as the allfather, but as another man, flawed and not as wide as we have know him as. The story reads well and draws you in to where I feel as though your not reading, your way home a film, my favorite kind of story. My compliments to the author for. great work.
Although it does not follow to what we read of the mythology, it shows a different realm of story, if u will, where the different realms are not filled with creatures, but of people. Perhaps the creatures we have read of before we're just what the opposing realms saw them as and legend and myth took it from there. It shows Loki as a man, a hero where he was always otherwise known as just a trickster. Showing Odin, not as the allfather, but as another man, flawed and not as wide as we have know him as. The story reads well and draws you in to where I feel as though your not reading, your way home a film, my favorite kind of story. My compliments to the author for. great work.
July 1, 2024
This wasn't terrible but it also wasn't the best. It seems like the author wanted to shove as much about the mythology in as possible, no matter what, accuracy not necessary.
I did enjoy it and it was an easy read. Loki and Thor were well done. The time jukps, while necessary to the story, kinda made the story seemed rushed.
I did enjoy it and it was an easy read. Loki and Thor were well done. The time jukps, while necessary to the story, kinda made the story seemed rushed.
May 17, 2020
Brilliant!
The book kept me enthralled, very much enjoyed a retelling of the myth and loved Loki's portrayal & the friendship between him & thor. Beautifully written, look forward to more books by this writer!
The book kept me enthralled, very much enjoyed a retelling of the myth and loved Loki's portrayal & the friendship between him & thor. Beautifully written, look forward to more books by this writer!
January 10, 2020
Interesting view.
I have read several books based on the Norse character, Loki. This was one of the more interesting ones. Really enjoyed this view of the character.
I have read several books based on the Norse character, Loki. This was one of the more interesting ones. Really enjoyed this view of the character.
January 29, 2020
Not exactly what I expected but it was a good story if you like reading stories of Norse characters like I do. Basically a retelling of the Norse Mythology as if it was loosely based off real life events. Not a drop of magic, no spells, enchantments or magical weapons. There really is no good or evil but there are heroes and villains. It’s worth a read for Norse fans and those who like a new twist to an old legend.
April 9, 2020
Excellent story telling/writing
No sermons here just good imagery, interesting characters and intriguing plot. Looking forward to this writer's next effort! Keep up the good work!
No sermons here just good imagery, interesting characters and intriguing plot. Looking forward to this writer's next effort! Keep up the good work!
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