A really fun book full of mythology, new friendships, battle cats, a quest, and more!

Thank you to my hubby for gifting this one for my birthday! This book was HIGH on my MUST have list!

In this book we go on a quest with Thor, his friend Fandral, Sif, and Loki. Oh, and let’s not forget the battle cat Wygul! But before that we get a lot of fun chaos when a being escapes (or should I say is let loose) from the menagerie and Thor and Fandral are going to fix things. Their way. XD I really enjoyed this introduction, it really set the tone. And then we learn more about the characters, we learn of a missing item (very important), and so the quest begins. Reluctantly, but then with tons of fun and characters that, if you know your mythology, will be familiar!

And there is a ton of mythology to be found! From famous landmarks to names of places to gods and goddesses to how things started to a snake who is the son of a certain god… but that god is not yet at that age so yeah timmmmeeee is fun to dwarves to a hammer that glows, and more. I just loved how the authors wove all that mythology into this fun new quest for Thor.

Around page 200 I had a feeling that this book would end on a cliffhanger. I mean, we were still just at the dwarves, the quest was far from over. I kinda wish that this was a full story book, but I guess I will take it if it means more Thor Quests! Though I do hope that the next book will be out very soon, haha, I just need to know what is next!

I love how in every media I feel more of a pull towards Loki rather than Thor. In this one it is the same. I instantly liked our trickster god and his/her/their tricks. Yes, I was at points a bit worried that he/she/they may go to be evil/annoying, but Loki was just Loki and they made me smile many times. I loved seeing Loki transform in all matter of beasts, try to help out with the quests, become friends with Sif, watch TV (yes, the Tree can do all matter of things, including that), be brave, and more. We need a Loki Quest book!

Sif was headstrong, at times a bit much, but in overall a best girl! I loved how strong she was, how brave, and how despite everything she went along with the quest and tried to help out wherever she could. How she went head on in the fray. Swung her sword left and right. And I loved seeing her be human, when she and Loki watched television and she forgot all about time. Or how she was with her brother, Heimdall. I really was rooting for this girl and I hope that despite this summer not being what she hoped to be (aka the whole babysitting Thor was NOT on the list) she learns new things and gets even more kick-ass.

Wygul is my baby! Such a cute cat, well, for now, later on he becomes a BIG BIG kitty. I just loved that he was along with the journey and I love how he and Sif worked so well together. Oh, and I loved the bonus chapter at the end in which we get a recap of the story from Wygul’s POV. Which was just so sweet + 100% a cat. Here is to all the cheese for Wygul!

Thor, as expected, was mostly frustration for me. At times he wasn’t so bad and I could understand where he was coming from, but at times I just wanted to smack him on the head. His visions of grandeur were just a bit much for me. He brought his new (and old) friends in danger. He didn’t think. He just went. And yes, he is strong so things eventually went right, but DANG.

Our bard, Fandral. I am still not sure if I want to yeet the little guy to Hel or if I like him. I guess that comes with the territory of him being a bard. Just like the bard in Asterix and Obelix, just like the bards in many stories, bards are just annoying. Plus, his over infatuation at times just got a bit much for me. Yes, Thor is your friend, not your lover, your king, your god (well, OK, I guess in a way, but you get it). He was just worshipping him. TOO. MUCH. But he also had some good points, I did like the stories. I did like that he tried even when he had the shittiest swords of all.

I liked that even though they were both headstrong and both not happy with the arrangements made by Odin and Freya that Thor and Sif had some moments of friendship. I hope more will follow.

Lastly, the illustrations! There are a ton! They are just so fun and I love the style, so playful and fun, plus, I love that we get some comics. Oh, and when our bard tells his tales or gives us information he does so in style.

All in all, I NEED more Thor Quest (or Wygul quest I am still not sure because both are perfect). I would highly recommend this one if you are a fan of mythology + fun quests.