Reading Order Guide
Magnus Chase Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Magnus Chase series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The Sword of Summer
A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around norse gods, valhalla, quest. 499 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Hammer of Thor
A fun, diverse Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around norse gods, trans representation, quest. 471 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Ship of the Dead
A fun, epic Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around ragnarok, viking ship, resolution. 432 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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Magnus Chase Series Questions
Read the Magnus Chase series in publication order: 1. The Sword of Summer, 2. The Hammer of Thor, 3. The Ship of the Dead. This is the intended reading order by Rick Riordan.
The Magnus Chase series has 3 books totaling 1,402 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Magnus Chase series is low-heat, averaging 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
Start with The Sword of Summer — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Sword of Summer breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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