(I have more to this review here) 
 As a whole. I really liked this book, and thought it was super interesting, and investing! It was a decent start to my 2015 2016 reading goals. I liked the humor, and the character Magnus (great name by the way R.R!) and this side characters (Hearthstone <3), but I did feel like the plot was a little drawn out in some places. 
 I didn't feel that some of the traveling plot points were needed. I understand it got us from one place to another, but I don't think it really did much, but I did like the introduction to the Gods, and how Rick helped us say or understand how to say some of the Norse names. (The Glossary is your friend!) My favorite part in the whole novel was when (view spoiler)[The gang met Thor! It was so funny, I loved how he was kind of the same as the Marvel version of Thor, but also different in a way that you can understand who he was as a Norse god. That was a big highlight for me. (hide spoiler)] That just made it seem more like a Norse mythological book. 
 I didn't really know much about Norse Mythology so the little things that were thrown it were great. When I did get something it made me feel a little proud! 
 Also can we talk about the Villains? I wish they had more of a chance to shine! I thought Loki was great! I mean he wasn't like Tom Hiddleston at all!! which was very refreshing in my eyes. And! the fact that the book focused on Family and Friendship in a way that was really different then what I normally see was great as well. (view spoiler)[I'm glad that Sam and Magnus aren't in love with eachother, but he called her an annoying little sister, and she has a love interest that isn't the main character! (hide spoiler)] I screamed in delight when that happened. 
 I have so many other things I want to say about the book, The Character Sam because she is a different belief and outlook on life (yes that's vague...) and the fact that My baby Hearthstone is deaf, and the fact that Blitz is a....small spoiler (view spoiler)[Dark elf! which is my favorite kind of elf! (hide spoiler)] Like I said there were a LOT of little things I loved about this book, and I'm so excited to read the next book. It wasn't a 5 star book because I do feel that there were a few things (very few things, but noticeable things...) that got to me. But, Rick is one of my top favorite authors so I got over it quickly cause of the sassy comments and the amazing humor. I can't wait for book two! I'm actually excited, also...I still haven't read The Heroes Of Olympus series, I need to because this book made me want to read it so badly! (Nico, Leo, my heart is missing you both~!)