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victorianshope's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 during the historical retelling/ reliving's from Hal, i had to reread a couple of times to understand...sometimes i never fully did. Otherwise, i loved this!
herwitchiness's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed it for a YA read on a theme I’d somehow only read from a weird, religious stand point from the Xtian school library I was unfortunate enough to have to attend. It’s made me want more like it but adult Egyptian archaeology paranormal mystery over YA though this was nice over all. 3.5/5 stars rounded up to 4/5 stars.
yaelaed's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
I really enjoy books where travel is the main theme. The settings of this book where vivid and alive. But I do have conflicting feelings about the romanticization of Cleopatra and the fetishization of Egyptian history by white people. Also, the portrayal of mental heath is a bit confusing and I'm not sure what to make of it. And then there is the whole issue of archeological ethics that is just not addressed whatsoever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Slavery and Forced institutionalization
dragonfly142's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
labourgeois's review
4.0
A thrilling adventure which combines mystic forces and Egyptian archaeology? I'm all in! And it lived up to its promise. I devoured this one in two quick mornings.
delight's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
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