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Queen of Deception: A Marvel Legends of Asgard Novel by [Anna Stephens]

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All that stands between Hela and control of Elizabethan England are two legendary heroes and an army of Dark Elves, in this action-packed historical adventure from Marvel’s Legends of Asgard

A burst of magic from Midgard attracts the attention of Hela, Queen of Hel. The Goddess of Death craves power to enable her ultimate conquest of the Realms, and this new sorcery from Earth is tantalizing… Pursuing its source, Hela is appalled to find herself in Elizabethan England. From Asgard, Lady Sif and the valkyrie, Brunnhilde are also dispatched to Midgard, and neither of them have any love for Hela. Yet a still greater threat awaits: the Dark Elves see Midgard as the first battle in war of the Realms. Only a team-up between hated enemies can win the day, but how far can you really trust the Queen of Hel?

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"Stephens crafts a hilarious buddy comedy and a funny anti-hero saga and mashes them together in Queen of Deception" -- Cosmic Circus

"Anna Stephens does a great job in the Marvel novels and her writing is what I hoped for." -- Kathryn's Book Review

“Builds to an epic crescendo… deeply emotional and unexpectedly hopeful.” -- Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Bloodchild

"I had so much fun with this book, and it really ticked all the boxes for me – action and emotion, fast-paced and gripping, but still taking those essential moments just for the characters." -- Beneath a Thousand Skies, on The Serpent and the Dead --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

ANNA STEPHENS is the author of the Godblind trilogy (Godblind, Darksoul, Bloodchild) and the Songs of the Drowned trilogy, which begins with The Stone Knife. All are available worldwide. Anna also writes for Black Library in their Age of Sigmar and Warhammer Horror worlds, and for Marvel through their tie-in publisher, Aconyte Books. As a black belt in Shotokan Karate, Anna’s no stranger to the feeling of being hit in the face, which is more help than you would expect when writing fight scenes. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B9P3KB4T
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aconyte (7 Mar. 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5607 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 295 pages

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Nicole (The Bibliophile Chronicles)

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2023

Anna Stephens is back with a new Asgard novel, full to the brim with magic, action, and adventure. We are back following Lady Sif and the Valkyrie Brunnhilde as the head to Earth in search of the mysterious magic that is causing Brunnhilde nightmares. Arriving in Elizabethan England, the two warrior women must attempt to blend in and uncover what the Dark Elves are up to. The Asgardian warriors are not the only ones interested in this dark magic though. Hela, Queen of Hel has also arrived on Midgard, determined to take the magic for herself – Hela and the Asgardians are old enemies, but will they be able to team up in order to stop the Dark Elves from opening a portal between realms and waging war in Midgard?

As I mentioned in my review of The Serpent and the Dead, I know very little about the Marvel universe besides having watched the movies. I really enjoyed reading The Serpent and the Dead and was intrigued to see where things would go in this new novel. Much like the previous book this can be read without prior knowledge of the world and is a standalone story. I really enjoyed being back with Lady Sif and Brunnhilde, they are brilliant, fearless warrior women and it was so fun seeing them attempt to blend into the rules and trappings of Elizabethan England. The story also contains chapters from Hela’s point of view which I absolutely loved. She is dark, ruthless and determined to get what she wants – at any cost. I really enjoyed the relationship between her and William as it showed Hela might not be so heartless after all.

The story is quick-paced and I raced through it in just a few days. There are plenty of action-packed moments and Stephens does a brilliant job of writing dynamic battle sequences. This was a compelling adventure tale and if you’re a fan of Anna Stephens or the Marvel Universe, this is definitely a book worth checking out.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2023

This was a great story that I enjoyed reading. It's great when you get a character would is only interested in gaining all the power. I loved that there was plenty of deception. I actually rated this book 3.5 stars rounded up. To get higher marks for me it needs more atmosphere and tension. This book is slightly slow at building up as the story is set. I did like all the excitement from the second half of the book. It was great that this book is mainly focused on the female characters of Asgard. I especially love Sif. I loved that there were some great unexpected twists to the story. I just loved the ending but I won't be giving anything away. It will certainly have you at the edge of your seat. I certainly recommend reading this fantastic series with plenty of excitement and action.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating this great instalment to a fantastic series. I am certainly excited for the next book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2023

"A Marvel Legends of Asgard Novel" + Anna Stephens = pure gold. Who said I was bad at maths?! "Queen of Deception" was an absolute joy to read. I loved the characters, adored the writing, and the plot was gripping. I didn't want to put it down and, once I'd finished, I wanted to start all over again. I truly hope there will be many more books in this series, and I definitely won't be complaining if Anna Stephens writes them!

My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

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For more information visit marvel[dot]com. © 2023 MARVEL

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Queen of Deception is an exciting, rip-roaring roller-coaster of a ride.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2023

Queen of Deception by Anna Stephens
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Queen of Deception by Anna Stephens.
All that stands between Hela and control of Elizabethan England are two legendary heroes and an army of Dark Elves in this action-packed historical adventure from Marvel's Legends of Asgard.
A burst of magic from Midgard attracts the attention of Hela, Queen of Hel. The Goddess of Death craves power to enable her ultimate conquest of the Realms: and this new sorcery from Earth is tantalizing. Pursuing its source, Hela is appalled to find herself in Elizabethan England. From Asgard, Lady Sif and the Valkyrie, Brünnhilde, are also dispatched to Midgard, and neither of them has any love for Hela. And yet a threat awaits that is even greater: the Dark Elves see Midgard as the first battle in the war of the Realms.
In Queen of Deception, Anna Stephens brings her previous excellent characters back with an almighty bang; Valkyrie Brünnhilde and Lady Sif. The brave and battle-hardened duo were seen previously in The Serpent & The Dead. Here they have to deal with not only the dark forces but with the totally unfamiliar territory of an Elizabethan England.
The cover artwork encapsulates the main protagonists to such a degree that whilst reading, the faces are constantly in your mind as you follow along with the narrative. So, kudos to the artist for the illustration and design.
The story is driven by the discovery of the two powerful magical artifacts that have somehow managed to find themselves in the hands of Lord John Dee. Nobleman, magician, and chief astronomer to the queen. An Earth-dwelling individual who doesn't know the true potential of what he possesses. Queen Hela can sense the power of these artifacts and soon discovers the best way to obtain them. Hence the untimely arrival on Earth.
I was looking for a way to describe Queen Hela as she flounces about the place, throwing her orders around like she owns the planet. The phrase I came up with is Mean, Moody and Magnificent. It is something I heard ages ago from Disturbing the Peace, the British sitcom Porridge in 1975. A term used by Lenny Godber to describe prison officer Barrowclough after quelling a prison riot. (and Not, I hasten to add, stolen from the headline of Christina Rice's Jane Russell book).
The author has Hela staying true to form in authentic comic book fashion. Hela's relationship with a young character who is yet to make a name for himself on the world scene (William, something or other) is both comical and unorthodox, to say the least. I have to say that Hela was my favourite character by a country mile. With her snarky, barbed attitude all the way up to her armpits, she was just a joy to watch her tantrums and sheer unadulterated wrath, especially finding her powers lacking the usual amount of persuasiveness.
I liked how Valkyrie Brünnhilde and Lady Sif gelled as a pair. They not only fought well side by side and spawned thoughts and ideas off each other as all good partnerships should. The banter between the two was a joy to behold, as was the humour they generated.
The dialogue fitted in perfectly with the sights and sounds of the period, and the characters that the author used from the era were excellently portrayed in fine detail. There were also some cameo roles for some of the well know hangers-on of Queen Elizabeth's court.
The descriptive writing seemed to be spot-on, showing the author's research to be impeccable. There were some fascinating insights into Elizabethan history delivered within the narrative.
If you haven't read Anna Stephen's novel The Serpent & The Dead, I suggest you do so. It will give you some previous history on Valkyrie Brünnhilde and Lady Sif, and it is a cracking read.
Queen of Deception is an exciting, rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride. Full of exceptional characters and a superb fast-paced storyline. Unique, imaginative and one definitely not to be missed. Highly Recommended.

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