By C.
Gockel
Genre: Fanfiction / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Myths & Legends
Rating: B
Synopsis: In the middle of America, on Route 44, Amy Lewis has a plan — to get to
her grandma’s house in time for dinner. Galaxies away Loki is waking up in a
prison cell, strangely without a hangover, and with no idea what he’s done
wrong — this time anyway. But he does know Thor is hiding something, Odin is up
to something wicked, and there seems to be something he’s forgotten...
In this tale that is
equal parts “Another Fine Myth,” “American Gods,” and “Once Upon a Time,” a
very nice midwestern girl and a jaded, still very mischievous Loki must join
forces to outwit gods, elves, magic sniffing cats, and nosy neighbors. If Loki
can remember exactly what he’s forgotten and Amy can convince him not to be too
distracted by Earthly gadgets, her boobs, or three day benders, they just might
pull it off...
This first volume of
"I Bring the Fire" is for anyone who suspects chaos and mischief
makers might have their own redeeming qualities, and anyone who just wants a
good fantasy romp through modern Earth, ancient Asgard, and beyond! (Source:
Amazon.com)
Review: Norse mythology fans and crossover Marvel
comic fans will appreciate this fan-fiction story about Loki and his quest to
find his fallen family when banished to a distant planet Earth, while saving
the life of one Amy Lewis from the hands of a serial killer en route to
Grandma’s house with her dog, Fenrir, at her side.
Initially,
I felt a familiar alien-escapee-landing-on-Earth-and-a-young-Island-girl-adopting-a-dog-like-creature-Disney
movie (Lilo & Stitch) had
descended upon me. Then the fast-paced story accelerated immediately with
enough toggles between the real world and Loki’s world to warrant a little bit
of Googling on my part to find out the back story of Loki, Thor, Odin and
Asgard.
Amy,
a veterinary student tries to make ends meet working two jobs, taking care of
her Grandmother and caring for her man-hating dog, Fenrir. Amy has a history
with attracting creepy, stalker-type guys and wonders if the idea of extending
an invitation to Loki to stay in a guest room at her Grandmother’s was a bad
idea (for after all he did rescue her by answering her prayer). Will her
grandmother approve? To Amy's surprise, Grandma finds Loki to be charming and
even enjoys an evening of dancing and laughing.
To
acclimate himself on Earth and to fit in with humans, Loki, who dons retro
clothing, tries to learn about computers, the Internet and Amy’s fascination
with her iPhone. He learns about “borrowing” versus “stealing” and the lessons
about right from wrong.
The
excitement picks up when Loki, Amy, Grandma, Fenrir and Car warp into another galaxy
and encounter elves in a magical world. Chaos ensues as they desperately escape
back to Earth where Loki is left to revamp his plans and find other means of
transporting himself onward in his mission to find his lost family.
There
was plenty of comical and dreary suspense during Amy’s road trip home from
spring break, action in the magical world amid the elven people, plus reckless
banter among Loki, Thor and Odin, along with innuendos between Loki and Amy, concluding
with a surprise ending to keep you glued to the book.
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