Julie's Staff Pick
Published Date: May 6, 2025
Number of pages: 528
Format: physical book
Genre: Teen/Young Adult
Tags: Teen, Egyptian Mythology, Multiple Protagonists, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Cardigan rating: 3.5
Thoughts
I know the saying is “never judge a book by its cover,” but I will admit that I picked up this book because of the cover and the sprayed edges. The edges are gorgeous, with vibrant green and yellows, so I had to give the book a try. I am not well-versed in Egyptian mythology, so it took a little getting used to. The four protagonists, Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim, were very different, so I was able to distinguish between them, even though the chapters did have the characters' names at the top to help. The setting was so beautifully described that I felt that I was there in ancient Egypt.
I took points off because it took a while to establish the characters, and the middle dragged. The last third sped by, though, and finished with a great cliffhanger. It is worth slogging through the middle to get to the end. This book is more for older teens as there is some sexual content but nothing is explictly stated. I can’t wait for book two to see where the story goes!