Books like 'Thor: Ragnarok'
Readers who enjoyed Thor: Ragnarok by Roy Thomas also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Tower of Blood and Flame: An Epic Fantasy Adventure by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSomeone is seeking to destroy the Furycks, but who?As Axl works on strengthening Brekka’s defenses, he discovers he has more enemies than he realised. Help arrives in the form of a dreamer, though he doesn’t know the woman, so how can he trust her? Yet, with so much at stake, how can he not?After a disastrous time on the island of Aggralaia, Edela finds a new ally, and just in time... -
Vaesen: Spirits and Monsters of Scandinavian Folklore by Johan Egerkrans
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratings"They may not look like us, but they are not of this world. They have many names and many guises. They are elusive, bewitching and dangerous." Johan Egerkrans’ collection of creatures from the Scandinavian folklore has become a crossover phenomenon. The dark forests, deep lakes and vast mountain ranges of Scandinavia are home to a multitude of supernatural beings... -
Fated (Mystic Academy) by Ednah Walters
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Witch An Immortal And a Soul Reaper Lana Longhorn has a "special gift" that causes people to reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. She thinks it's the reason for the tragic accident that killed her parents when she was a child and has become an expert at hiding her gift from the world by age eighteen. That is, until a soul reaper from Hel walks into her life... -
Fire by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter facing impossible odds, Roy finds himself back where he first began his Path in the Martial Arts. Questions abound, and the mystery surrounding his Core's strange behavior plagues his every waking moment.Finding answers will mean confronting a past he'd thought was long behind him. But if he wishes to advance further down the Path of Power, that confrontation is inevitable... -
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Sunscorch by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPentagon has been defeated, although Morgan’s fight has not yet reached its end. New and old enemies are converging, threatening the hard-won peace achieved with this latest victory.When he is attacked unexpectedly, Morgan finds himself on his own, forced to pick between two difficult choices... -
A New World: A Strong Woman in the Middle Ages (A Medieval Tale Book 9) by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce, she did what seemed impossible. Still, her happily ever after is yet to come, as a new struggle arises. A new fight for her life, freedom, and happiness has already begun. A new place, new people, and a new world - and nothing in her hands. She has to start from the very beginning... -
Earth by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the rise of the Ancient Cavern Beast, Furea, the Bringer of Fire, comes a threat the likes of which Buryoku hasn't seen in centuries. As if this wasn't bad enough, his armies rise along with him, containing fighters so powerful that even the Scions may not be victorious against them... -
The Roads of Strangers by Lina J. Potter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Roads of Strangers is the final book of the bestselling historical romance and time travel fantasy series A Medieval Tale by Lina J. Potter.The heroine has made a long journey to progress and happiness in the alternate world. Still, there are many knots to untangle, a long way home and lots of dangers around the corner for a strong self-made woman... -
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Stormforge by Aaron Oster
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final battle is at hand.The North is under siege by Octagon the Bitter and his horde of twisted monsters. All but two cities have fallen and their forces are dwindling by the day. With little choice remaining, Morgan sets out on his own to try and convince the rulers of the other Kingdoms to join in their cause... -
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsJ.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and has been exhibited to large and appreciative audiences the world over... -
Darkblade Seeker by Andy Peloquin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe price of truth is blood and death The Sage and The Warmaster . Names whispered by dying lips, the true power controlling the demons hiding among mankind.And now, the Hunter has climbed the highest mountain peak to put an end to their reign. Facing a secret sect of professional torturers and the descendants of a long-dead race, his skills as an assassin will be put to the ultimate test... -
Sakthi by Vignesh SV
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWar, coupled with impending doom, lurks in the distance as the trio of Kings get ready for the battle to save the world – Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma must race against time and fulfil the prophecy that calls for the six members of the Chosen Hexad to face the ominous threat, death, and destruction promised by the Greater Evil...Categorized as:
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SHADOW PANTHEON by Eric Nierstedt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe PANTHEON saga continues…Months after saving the world from Armageddon, the forgotten gods of the Silent Pantheon learn their actions had an unforeseen consequence. Now, they must travel across America with new allies, to find mortals blessed with a special gift—the reborn soul of a god.But they are not alone...Categorized as:
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Darkblade Savior by Andy Peloquin
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt takes a killer to save the world. The Hunter’s desperate search has led him to the mystical lost city of Enarium. Triumph turns to heartbreak when his surrogate son is captured by the cruel demon, The Sage.Surrounded by a legion of bloodthirsty enemies, time is running out for Hunter and his small crew of allies... -
Illustrated Norse Myths by Alex Frith, Louie Stowell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the cursBeautifully bound with head and tail bands and a ribbon marker, Illustrated Norse Myths features dynamic artwork by Matteo Pincelli brings to... -
Cloud Dungeon: Fairy Wonderland by Nathan Valerio
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the many parallel worlds filling the universe, earth is a rare world which possessed the largest amount of 'interference' from other worlds. The most common interference is the summoning of heroes and reincarnation... -
The Mage Chronicles Box Set by Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLimited Time Offer of only 0.99US! Normally $9.99! Grab yours today before it goes back to full price! A Wyvern dragon shifter. Revenge, lies and a deadly magical challenge. When her parents were murdered eleven years ago, leaving her physically scarred during the event, dragon shifter Astri never learned the identity of their killer. That is until he appears to her in a nightmare... -
The Centaur in My Valley by L.V. Lane
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy mother always said I shouldn’t have married him and when I discover my lazy scoundrel of a husband plotting with his lover to rob me blind, then kill me, I find out why.So I run.And that’s when they find me.Leering raiders, my ‘husband’ abandons me to their tender mercies when the true master of the forest comes upon us... -
A Storm Like Iron by Everly Frost, Julian Madden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWar is in my blood.But it's my heart that will betray me.Born in the north from a line of warriors. Banished to the west with my father and brother. Raised to hunt the monsters that threaten our snowy mountain home.With my wolf at my side, I will protect my family from the Blacksmiths, whose dark magic corrupts the land.Always, I follow our most important rule: Do not go near the Blacksmith city... -
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Eighth Annual Collection by Ellen Datlow
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is one installment of a prestigious annual anthology of fantastic and "horror" genre writing—mostly fiction, with a smattering of poetry and an essay. The over 50 selections represent both established names in the field and relatively less known authors, and the structure of the book is typical of "year's best" collections... -
Abhaya by Saiswaroopa Iyer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Abhaya allows us to delve into the world of our ancestors and Gods through the route of great storytelling and a brilliant narrative. A thoroughly enjoyable read" - Amish Tripathi A tale set in the times of Mahabharata. An assertive and idealistic Princess Abhaya meets the enigmatic Krishna Vaasudeva. A bereaved Dhatri, pursued by her own family is saved by Lord Bhauma... -
Hekate'nin Kızları by Ekin S. Koch
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsErin büyüye olan ilgisini ve son zamanlarda edindiği gotik tarzını çevresindeki herkes gibi bir ergenlik evresi sanmaktadır. Benzemeye çalıstığı o cadılardan biri olabileceğine ihtimal vermez. Fakat bir gün, kendini Vhartlox Cadı Akademisinde bulur.Her şey bundan ibaret değildir. Karanlık doğası ve sınırları zorlayan gücüyle Erin; tehlikeyi kendine çeken kişi değil, tehlikenin bizzat kendisidir... -
Warcraft Official Movie Novelization by Christie Golden
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction...Categorized as:
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Runescape: Betrayal at Falador by T.S. Church
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the kingdom of Asgarnia, though the Knights of Falador defend the land a protect the people, they face threats that clamor from all sides-and from within. Enemies mass at borders, and a killer stalks the night killing innocents and slipping away unseen.When a young woman appears in the teeth of the storm, her sudden arrival launches a chain of events that endangers the very fabric of magic... -
Fire Duke by Joel Rosenberg
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen he brought Maggie Christensen and fencing buddy, Ian Silverstein, home to Hardwood, N.D... -
Sleipnir by Linda Evans
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnly one angry and determined G.I. stands between the fiery death of the world and the survival of the human race. Our hero begins a quest, not for gold nor glory, but for vengeance . . . vengeance against the gods themselves. But in the end, he must save the gods from Ragnarok... -
Stones to Ashes by Kailin Gow
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat do you learn here...at the Academy? Wirt asks. Magic? The responsibility to use your powers responsibly? Uh...something like that, his roommate Spencer said. More like how to rule worlds. Wirt, is used to being shuffled from foster home to foster home, adopting a devil-may-care attitude toward the world along the way... -
The Fire Wars by Kailin Gow
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJust Announced (5/2012)Winner Teen Book - 2012 Green Books Festival A dystopian romance that takes place on an island and is the melding of mythologies from two different cultures.Her destiny was written in the books...but can she change a course that has already begun thousands of years ago?Mackenzy Evers had moved with her mother from Angel Island to Aeros Island during her senior year... -
Mad Merlin by J. Robert King
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the tradition of The Mists of Avalon and Mythago Wood, J. Robert King weaves an epic tale of Avalon, Excalibur, the Once and Future king, and the magician Merlin as he draws on the ideas and writings of Joseph Campbell to shape and interpret the legendary Arthurian mythos... -
Sinun lapsesi eivät ole sinun by Laura Honkasalo
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNostalginen ja kipeä esikoisromaani taistolaisesta lapsuudesta.Nelli ja Juri ovat aitoja taistolaiskakaroita. Vanhempien poliittinen vakaumus ja maailmantuska ovat vaikuttaneet heidän lapsuuteensa ja maailmankatsomukseensa. Kun isä palaa takaisin Suomeen asuttuaan vuosia Kanadassa, Nellin on pakko punnita poliittista lapsuuttaan... -
The Hurricane Party by Klas Östergren
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHanck Orn’s son is dead. When they come to the door they tell him it was a heart attack, but he knows they are lying. So he travels to the archipelago at the outermost reaches of the land to find out what really happened. He lands on an island and is met by a young woman, hair streaked with blood, raving like a lunatic... -
Die Götter von Asgard by Liza Grimm
Rated: 3.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLiza Grimms mitreißende Urban Fantasy-Saga für alle Fans von Marvels »Thor« oder den »Avengers«Was sagt man zu jemandem, der behauptet, einen vor dem Zorn der Götter schützen zu wollen? Natürlich glaubt die Studentin Ray kein Wort von dem Gerede der mysteriösen Kára über eine Prophezeiung und das mögliche Ende Asgards. Stattdessen ergreift sie die Flucht... -
The Weight of a Soul by Elizabeth Tammi
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Lena's younger sister Fressa is found dead, their whole Viking clan mourns—but it is Lena alone who never recovers. Fressa is the sister that should've lived, and Lena cannot rest until she knows exactly what killed Fressa and why—and how to bring her back. She strikes a dark deal with Hela, the Norse goddess of death, and begins a new double life to save her sister... -
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The Mask of Loki by Roger Zelazny, Thomas T. Thomas
Rated: 3.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt started in the 12th century when their avatars first joined in battle. On that occasion the sorcerous Hasan al Sabah, the first and Chief Assassin won handily against Thomas Amnet, Knight Templar and White Magician. There have been many duels since then, and in each the undying Arab has ended the life of Loki's avatar. But each time the avatar is reborn,and the Assassin tires... -
The Limit by Riikka Pulkkinen, Lola Rogers
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt’s a sweltering summer’s day, and Anja Aropalo is on her way home with two errands in mind: first, to water the roses, and then to commit suicide. She is slowly losing her husband to Alzheimer’s disease, and she has made him a terrible promise — one she’s not sure she can keep...
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