Magnus Chase Series Order with Summaries
Welcome to the Magnus Chase series order guide. This guide is designed to help you figure out the proper reading order of Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. I also created it to help you remember what happened in each book in case you took a break while reading the trilogy.
While Magnus Chase is a stand-alone trilogy, it occurs within the Percy Jackson Universe. Percy even makes an appearance in the story! So if you’ve come here unsure of when to read this series among Rick Riordan’s other middle grade fantasy series, I recommend you check out the Percy Jackson Reading Order for that information.
What is Magnus Chase About?
This series is based on Norse Mythology. Magnus Chase dies in battle and is brought to Valhalla where he is given the task of bringing back a powerful weapon to keep the monsters at bay and stop Ragnarok from destroying everything.
Magnus Chase Series Order
- The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1) (2015)
- The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 2) (2016)
- The Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 3) (2017)
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Magnus Chase Book Summaries
The Sword of Summer
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2015
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1
Plot
This middle school fantasy series by Rick Riordan is based on Norse Mythology. Magnus Chase dies in battle and is brought to Valhalla where he is given the task of bringing back a powerful weapon to keep the monsters at bay and stop Ragnarok from destroying everything.
Why Jackie loves it
Like the Percy Jackson series, this mythology retelling is creative and captivating. Without giving too much away about this trilogy, I can tell you that if you loved Percy, you’ll love this one too!
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The Hammer of Thor
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2016
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #2
Plot
Thor’s hammer is missing and it has fallen into enemy hands. Now, Magnus and his friends have to find the hammer before the mortal world is attracted by giants. If they don’t succeed, it could spell the end of the world. They may have no choice but to work with Loki, an evil villain with malicious intent.
Why Jackie loves it
What a way to end the story! I had to dive right into the final book after reading book 2. The characters are very unique since they all come from different time periods.
The Ship of the Dead
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2017
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #3
Plot
The epic conclusion finds Magnus Chase reunited with his cousin Annabeth and her boyfriend, Percy Jackson, as they train him as a warrior. Meanwhile, Loki is free from his chains and readying his Ship of the Dead to head to Asgard for the final battle of Ragnarok.
Magnus and his friends must try to stop Loki before he can get to Asgard. As they battle sea creatures, monsters, and even a dragon, Magnus must find his inner strength and become the warrior he was born to be.
Why Jackie loves it
The epic conclusion to the Magnus Chase series did not disappoint! I only wish that it was a longer series.
Helpful Tip
- Percy Jackson makes a brief appearance in this series!
- If you are trying to read this book as part of your Percy Jackson book journey, we have a guide to the proper Percy Jackson Reading Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Magnus Chase series finished?
As of right now, the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard book series is complete. Rick Riordan has not announced plans to continue the series, although he did surprise everyone by recently announcing another three books within the Percy Jackson series. Who knows! Maybe he will revisit Magnus Chase next.
Should you read Kane Chronicles or Magnus Chase first?
The Kane Chronicles should be read before Magnus Chase because the events of the Kane Chronicles take place earlier in the Percy Jackson universe.
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Epilogue
If you like middle grade mythology retellings, I think you will love this trilogy. If you’ve already read the series, do you like the Magnus Chase series as much as Rick Riordan’s other books? Let me know below!
