Loki: Where Mischief Lies

Had this book on pre-order for months and was far from disappointed when it finally arrived. With a very pretty cover and jagged pages, at first appearance the book is very inviting. I love the rusticity of the unfinished look it is aiming for.This story itself is strong and gripping right of the bat. Not too over complicated, but some satisfying twists and interesting plot developments. Couldn't put it down and finished in one sitting.It is a beautiful portrayal of a beloved character, encompassing everything fans have desired for him. Wonderfully fulfilling, emotional and exciting.Though the ending is slightly weak and opens up a potential timeline error (if you regard this story in continuity with Loki's story in the MCU), but is easily overlooked when considering the fan service this book provides.Very open-minded and contemporary despite the time which the story is set, and is engaging from the start with some very well written and easily enjoyable characters.This book is everything a Loki fan would want regarding his history, development and purpose as a character.Honestly, was slightly overwhelmed by how much i enjoyed this book. It made me fall even more in love with an already adored character.Massive thanks to the author.

A backstory for Loki? this sounds like everything I’ve ever needed in my life, but after much hype it ended up being just okay. I thoroughly enjoyed the authors depiction of the Marvel characters. Loki still has his snark, trickery and all the qualities that make him loveable. Part one grabbed my attention, but as we moved onto part two the story started to lose its spark and nothing really happened. Nearer the end the author started throwing in a bunch of random plot twists and it just felt really cheap to me sadly. Still enjoyed it for what it was but overall this was an unimaginative book and the potential wasn’t met.

There were parts of this that I loved, but I just did not get on with other parts. I wasn't all that interested for the first 100-ish pages, and the trope where the main character betrays the group they are becoming attached to was used and that just makes me anxious. Plus, although I knew how it was going to end it still upset me.Those things aside, I liked the nineteenth century London setting and the general Marvel background that was included. I enjoyed Loki as a character and him and his love interest were cute from the get-go.

This is a wonderfully written Loki novel, as anyone would expect from the author Mackenzi Lee who excels on LGBTQ+ fiction. It's a vivacious and colourful journey with the most frustrating and loveable trickster of all! The pages are quite obviously a special razor-cut edition and intended to add to the chaotic theme surrounding the main character, the literal God of Chaos with a lovely parchment thickness to them. Minus the book-cover, the main book is a bright green with yellow embossed lettering. The Loki in this novel is more based in comic-centric history if you're a Marvel-626 fan so don't expect MCU Loki to be grumping about in a corner. Get this book if you're a Loki fan, don't miss out!

Cant pass comment on the content as it's been bought for my daughter's Christmas present. She loves Loki so she will love this book. Pleased with my purchase.