Loki: Where Mischief Lies

I have never read a movie or comic tie-in book in my life, at least that I can remember. I know a lot of people enjoy the recently published DC novels, but I have always been skeptical of them. Then I saw Loki on the cover of a book and that trend was destined to change. I am a massive Marvel fan and fan of Loki in particular, so this immediately shot to the top of my TBR list. This book begins with Loki on Asgard and struggling with his magic in a family that doesn't welcome it. Odin doesn't allow Loki to master his skill and instead regards his magic as a threat, but Loki sees hope in Amora, Asgard's sorceress-in-training. The two predictably get into mischief, though, resulting in Amora's banishment to Earth to die a slow, human death. Later, Loki is sent there against his will to investigate magic that has been detected and more shenanigans ensue. I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did! Loki is such a fantastic character, but I was hesitant to get more of his backstory. Mackenzi Lee did such an amazing job weaving this tale and tying it into the current MCU Loki that I fell even more in love. It was strange to see him as an insecure teenager unsure of his abilities and watching him grow into the arrogant villain we all know and love made him so much more relatable. All of the relationships in this book were so well written. The banter back and forth between Thor and Loki was exactly what you'd expect and I loved the new level it brought to their sibling rivalry. It was also interesting to get even more insight into Loki's relationship with Odin. It has always been obvious that Loki didn't feel he lived up to his father's expectations, but it was eye opening seeing that from his point of view as a younger character. There was also a bit of romance in this story and I LOVED it! I won't say anything more about it so as not to give anything away, but it was so nice to see such a beloved character get a moment of happiness. The ending of Loki: Where Mischief Lies seemed to lead straight into the MCU stories we already know, which I thought was a really nice touch. I loved how this book took a character everyone already loves and brought a new level of understanding to why he is who he is. I really can't wait to read the next instalment in this series whether it continues Loki's story or moves onto a new character. If you're a Marvel fan, I definitely recommend grabbing this one as soon as possible!

The book came in good condition. The only thing is the odd cut on the outer edge of the pages and on one page, there's a dirty spot. The outer cover was also pretty smudgy. In the video you can see the shine of the smudges. --- The ending to reading a book is always bitter sweet. You pick up a book, can't put it down, and suddenly you finished reading it. This book was a fun read and I couldn't put it down for the life of me. I'm sad that it is over and I wish there were more to read. But all 408 pages have been read and all there is to do is bask in the tale. I may be biased as I have grown to love Loki more and more over these past few months, but this book was wonderful. The author gave wonderful descriptions of the settings and portrayed personality through each character in such an amazing way. The first few chapters are slow and once Loki officially starts is journey, the book takes off in a dash. I especially love that the author describes how Loki is feeling during different scenarios. Especially when it comes to the two love interests. Love interest A being a female and Love interest B being a male. The relationship developments between each pair is nice. This story is about Loki, prince of Asgard, who doesn't know his place in the Nine Realms. He doesn't know who he is or who he will be. He's conflicted and doesn't quite know the line between right and wrong. He is pushed to be hidden in Thor's shadow, never to get the chance to receive what he knows to be his birthright. When he is thrown into a new land(Midgard/Earth), unfamiliar and alone, he is to investigate mysterious murders in 19th century London. There is a time jump before Loki embarks on this adventure and while some complained it was sudden, I found it easy to understand. My only complaint is sentences can get kinda wordy. If you like Loki and mischievous magic, I definitely would give this a read.

I read this with my 9-year-old, mostly me reading to him. It was a bit advanced for him, but that gave us an opportunity to do recaps and work on reading comprehension. There were also some adult themes I wasn't expecting, which made me glad we were reading it together so I could skip over those parts.

A fascinating read, the story truly dives into the complex mind and behavior of one of Marvel Comics' most incredible villains. The exploration of Loki as a character was great to see unfold. From his deep relationship of humor and overshadowing between him and his brother Thor to the understanding and connection he feels with characters like Amora on Asgard and Theo on Earth, Loki explores not only his bonds with others and the trust he places in them but the fine line between heroism and villainy that has steered him back and forth so often in the comics and MCU. The only thing I’d loved to have seen is a more accurate portrayal of his sexuality as according to comic creators in the past and now more recently the MCU, as he has been confirmed to be bisexual rather than pansexual, and it is so crucial to have accurate representation throughout the narrative. The historical and mythological aspect of the narrative was a big win for me. As a fan of Norse mythology and the history of 19th century London, it was great to see such an in-depth look into these settings and the cultural differences between the two worlds as well, from the early exploration of the organization that would become SHIELD to the acceptance of sexuality and gender identity in Asgard as opposed to the lack of acceptance on Earth during this time. These important social themes and identity storylines really helped elevate the magic and mystery aspects of the novel. An engaging, action-packed, and brilliant narrative, author Mackenzi Lee’s “Loki: Where Mischief Lies” is a fantastic study of the classic Avengers villain and how we as a society can become responsible for the way people become villains through our own actions. Although some more character growth and development for Loki would have been great to see as far as his identity, the overall narrative and story do a great job of showcasing representation overall and creating an exciting new chapter in Marvel history. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

This was really entertaining in that it gave us a look into what shapes Loki's destiny. The whys of how he acts and what he thinks. He didn't begin as a villain, but his family helped that identity take root and cultivated it. It's really quite tragic! I find the idea of Odin's being all seeing as playing a peculiar role in Loki's faults. Had Odin not been gifted with future sight, would he have cast Loki is such an unwanted part? Loki doesn't deserve the history that Midgard's humans have depicted. I both liked and was irritated by Thor in this. I saw so many worthy qualities and a deep love for his family. But he wasn't willing to do the right thing if it defied his father, and that makes his shine a little less bright. The author did a fabulous job in keeping with what is common Loki knowledge and weaving an unputdownable tale. I adore Loki! I've always just wanted to hug the dude because honestly he really just needs someone in his corner cheering him on and encouraging him to be better! Theo was an interesting side character. He really did have such a huge heart. As this is a Loki novel and the god is known for his indulgences in both sexes, it should come to no surprise that Loki feels attraction to both genders. And though I wouldn't say that this contains heavily M/M moments, there are some glances, some hand touching and a kiss. I absolutely enjoyed this twisty and surprising look into a younger Loki. Well done to Ms. Lee!!!

I’m a huge MCU fan - I don’t know any of the comics - and I ADORED this book. Exactly what everyone else said. The characterization and the dialogue were both incredible, and the storyline was so engaging I couldn’t put it down. Wish I had more!

As someone who bought both the paperback and hardcover (returned pb because the hardcover went on sale soon as I got my copy), I think both versions are good quality! The hardcover does have deckle-edge pages, though (meaning the pages are uneven). The font is easy to read as well for both copies! I love how sassy Loki is portrayed initially before the story goes into the inner struggles he faces by constantly being in Thor's shadow along with how he's treated in general as a magic user since Asgard views physical strength as above sorcery.

Honestly right off the bat I ordered this book by mistake. I didn’t read the description clearly and didn’t realize it wasn’t a graphic novel. I almost even decided to return it until i said “what the hell” and skimmed through the first few pages, a few minutes turned into a few hours and before i knew it I was hooked and quite literally couldn’t stop reading. You absolutely do NOT need to know about the Marvel nor the Norse lore but it certainly helps give you more background. The story is so vividly told that you feel as if you are there in Asgard as well as London during the Victorian Era. Lee’s Loki is just as dashing and cunning as our one screen MCU Loki but we get to see this raw and innocent aspect about him before he turns into who he is now. In conclusion, I am so glad i accidentally ordered this book because I absolutely fell in love with Lee’s characterization of Loki and all I can do is hope she writes another one. I would recommend this book to anyone not just marvel lovers.

最初は不良品だと思いましたが、どうやら小口の部分のみのアンカット本です。(天地は綺麗です) マーベルの映画にハマっている家族のリクエストで購入しました。楽しんでいるみたいです。

O livro chegou em perfeito estado, sem erros de impressão ou amassados! A história é ótima e a leitura me satisfez!

Wie schon gesagt, ist dieses Hardcover Buch von sehr hoher Qualität. Das Papiercover hat eine Gummiartige Beschichtung, einen Glanzeffekt für das Artwork und der Titel ist Hervorgehoben. Das Buch selber ist in einem Einfachen Grün gehalten wobei der Titel sich nur auf dem Buchrücken in Gelb befindet. Die jeweiligen Endseiten sind Schwarz und liefern damit einen schönen Kontrast. Dieses Hardcover wurde auch wirklich gebunden anstatt nur wie bei einem Taschen Buch nur geklebt zu werden( es gibt Heutzutage sehr viele Hardcover, welche nur ein Taschenbuch sind, auf das ein Hardcover geklebt wurde, hier in Bild 5 ein Vergleich mit einem Warrior Cats Buch). Auch schön ist der unebene Schnitt der Seiten, welche den Look vervollständigen. Leider kam ich noch nicht dazu, das Buch Zu lesen, kann also nichts zu der Story selbst sagen

Wat een lef dat ze dit boek zo durven te leveren! De bladzijdes zijn zo slecht gesneden dat je het gewoon niet op je boekenplank wil zetten. Wat belachelijk!!!

The story is best..! I love loki ..! (Both from mcu as well as marvel comics..! So seeing his journey through his teenage life was worth my time..! The way he is looked down upon his own people against thor.., loki makes a pretty good job abt making his efforts to chnge people’s point of view..! The God pf Mischeif and the trickster got are very well names for loki ..! Must read it .! I bow to Macqenzi Lee for this beautiful potrayal and journey of my fav trickster❤️