Crimson Frost (Mythos Academy)
Return to Mythos Academy, where high-school student Gwen Frost is falsely accused of releasing the evil god Loki from his supposedly permanent imprisonment. If she is found guilty, it will mean her life. There are few surprises in this fifth entry in the series, but Gwen’s adventures as goddess Nike’s Champion are still entertaining reading, and her new task (matching warriors with weapons) promises plenty more action in the future. Good escapist fare for fans of Tera Lynn Childs’ Sweet Venom (2011) or Marley Gibson’s Ghost Huntress series. No need to read back volumes to enjoy the story. Grades 7-10. --Cindy Welch