Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds | 2016 | Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard | Buy |
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (2016) is a companion to Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase series. Written as an in-universe guidebook, it provides background on Norse mythology, the Nine Worlds, and the characters who populate Hotel Valhalla.
The guide is structured as though it were written by the inhabitants of Valhalla for new arrivals. It covers the basics of Norse mythology, explains who the gods are, and gives readers context that enriches the main trilogy. It is not required reading, but fans of the series will enjoy the extra details and the humor that matches Riordan’s style.
The book was published between The Sword of Summer (2015) and The Ship of the Dead (2017), making it a good companion read during the main series. Riordan has published similar guidebooks for his Percy Jackson and Kane Chronicles worlds, and this one follows the same format.