About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels like they are constantly living in someone else's shadow or when they are struggling with the weight of being labeled 'the difficult one.' This story follows a young Loki before he became the villain we know, exploring his deep-seated desire to be seen as more than just a trickster. As he travels to nineteenth-century London to solve a magical mystery, he grapples with the pain of being judged by his potential for evil rather than his actions. It is a sophisticated look at the self-fulfilling prophecy of reputation and the search for authentic belonging. While it features the high-stakes magic of the Marvel universe, it is grounded in the universal adolescent experience of wondering if you can ever truly escape the expectations others have for you. It is ideal for readers aged thirteen and up who appreciate complex protagonists and historical atmosphere.
