robda5ft's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Some people have described this book as the Egyptian Percy Jackson, and I disagree. The story of Carter and Sadie are so very different. I loved the relationship between the siblings. They have basically been separated most of their lives and then forced on the run to save the world, recruit, and train new magicians. All while having to learn and teach themselves. Carter and Sadie are so smart and funny. I loved their banter throughout the book. This book tackled a few serious topics as well. The biggest con for me was that this book was so long. There were a ton of information.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Racism
bexi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I thought I would love this because it's a Rick Riordan book, and I've been fascinated by ancient Egypt for a long time. But this book was kind of disappointing.
It felt way too long and I had a hard time getting into it. The world building was.. I don't know, lacking? Confusing? Also, the narration alternates between Carter and Sadie and I could never remember whose chapter I was in; their voices were not distinctive enough. I've never had that problem with a Rick Riordan book before, so I don't know what happened here.
I will be continuing with the series, so hopefully it picks up. But overall, I think it lacks a lot of the charm and fun of the PJO and HOO series.
It felt way too long and I had a hard time getting into it. The world building was.. I don't know, lacking? Confusing? Also, the narration alternates between Carter and Sadie and I could never remember whose chapter I was in; their voices were not distinctive enough. I've never had that problem with a Rick Riordan book before, so I don't know what happened here.
I will be continuing with the series, so hopefully it picks up. But overall, I think it lacks a lot of the charm and fun of the PJO and HOO series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Confinement, and Death
Minor: Gun violence and Racism
hales_1243's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Deportation, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Police brutality, Racism, and Animal death
val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Racism
jinx_mars's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and Death
glen3's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Racism
lesonay's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
kommatator's review against another edition
3.0
Manchmal muss man sich eingestehen, dass man zu alt ist.
Ich konnte die "Stimmen" von Carter und Sadie nicht unterscheiden, entsprechend unausgereift empfand ich die Erzählung. Das Buch ist grundsolide und definitiv empfehlenswert für Kinder- und Jugendliche.
Ich konnte die "Stimmen" von Carter und Sadie nicht unterscheiden, entsprechend unausgereift empfand ich die Erzählung. Das Buch ist grundsolide und definitiv empfehlenswert für Kinder- und Jugendliche.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Racism and Grief
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