In the opening of Sword of Summer, Magnus states, “Yeah, I know. You guys are going to read about how I died in agony, and you’r
e going to be like, “Wow! That sounds cool. Magnus! Can I die in agony too?” How does learning that Magnus dies set the tone for the novel? In what ways is learning this fact about his fate unique?
This makes the reader have a sense of suspense for the novel. The reader is trying to figure out how he dies and what would happen afterwards. Most books don't tell you about the characters fate till the end when you find out for yourself. The author knew that this would stand out to the reader creating a sense of suspense.
