Hammered by Kevin Hearne
I know it gets old for me to say it, but this is REALLY the best book of the series so far! The grievances against Thor, the jerk thunder god, have been a minor theme through the first two books. This theme becomes the main plot for the third book, as Atticus, Leif, and a group of new characters (a Slavic thunder god, an ancient Finnish shaman, one of China's Eight Immortals, and some giants) join forces to take Thor down.
Although this book was a lot more serious than the previous two, it brought so much more in terms of character development. Each of the new characters has a story to tell about how Thor's actions have ruined their lives, and we finally learn the secret of Leif's grudge against the Norse god. We also get a sad glimpse into Atticus' past. Even with a more somber tone, Hearne was able to incorporate humor as well, including an interesting lunch date with Jesus over fish and chips.
I really liked the book, but I'm a little nervous that it may have changed the feel of the installments to follow because Atticus has put himself in a really precarious position. I give it a 5 out of 5, but I hope that the series can stay lighthearted in the future.
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