by Mackenzi Lee
First published 2019
Loki desperately wants to prove he can be a hero, but everyone in Asgard expects him to turn villain. Only Amora, a sorceress in training, sees his magic as a gift rather than a threat. When Loki and Amora accidentally destroy one of Asgard's treasures, Odin banishes her to Earth where her powers will slowly disappear. Left alone and sinking deeper into his brother Thor's shadow, Loki falls into despair. Then mysterious murders on Earth show traces of Asgardian magic. Odin sends Loki to investigate, and he finds himself in nineteenth century London tracking a killer. The investigation becomes more than a simple hunt for a murderer. As Loki follows the clues through London's streets, he must confront questions about his own nature and abilities. The case forces him to examine who he really is and who he wants to become. This journey will determine whether he embraces the heroic path he craves or succumbs to the dark expectations that surround him.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Asgard, Earth, London
Period: 19th Century
408 pages · Hardcover · Marvel Press