This is part of what I think of as "mythology fan fiction" along the lines of Rick Riordan. However, unlike those releases, this one combines deities from both Norse and Roman legends.

Of course Loki plays a huge role in the mischief, but he doesn't play quite the role you think. And while some of the plot points will be predictable for older readers, I was genuinely surprised and in many places touched by Richards' insights. I also chuckled over how she has some of the gods adapt to modern circumstances. Oh, those clever gods...

The quest of the two main characters is the real draw though. Both are easy to relate to in their own ways: Buzz, the Every Boy who can't relate to his father and Mary, the awkward, perpetual new kid who has to hide what makes her unique in order to survive. You quickly root for the both of them even when they're in conflict.

Not everything worked perfectly, but what didn't stuck out because most of it worked so well. The end wraps up very nicely.

I'd happily read more from Richards.

An amazing twist to mythology. the combination of roman and Norse gods are amazing. for all fantasy lovers,this is a must read.

An amazing book about the Norse myths