Author: Maureen Lipinski
Series: Book Two in the Shadow's Edge Series
Published By: Flux (Jan. 8, 2013)
Source: ARC Copy Provided by the Publisher (in exchange for an honest review)
Genre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal
My Rating: 3 Stars!
Goodreads Description:
Sweet Sixteen = You're a Queen
Despite living with a shaman, a witch, and a muse for sisters, Rhea Spencer feels like a normal teenager-even if she is the reincarnation of Cleopatra. But all that changes on Rhea's sixteenth birthday, when her visions of the Egyptian queen start unraveling a very different version of history, and Declan, a hot representative of the secret Order of Antony, shows up on the doorstep to keep her from being kidnapped. Together, Rhea and Declan travel to Egypt to stop the Octavians, a dark cabal trying to tap into Rhea's growing powers. The cabal seeks to access the magic deep below the desert sands, a potentially devastating force that only Rhea can protect.
My Review:
I didn't realize going into this that
this was actually the second book in a series, I have no idea how I
didn't catch that but, there you have it. Having said that though, I
had no issues whatsoever starting this one and catching up to things
that happened in the first one. I never felt lost or confused at all
and I love that.
In fact, I was pretty much immediately
drawn into the story. I love how it started off, with us getting to
see the last moments of the Queen's life, her decisions to end her
rule and her loyal servants beside her.
I can't say I loved Rhea's character
though. I just never warmed up to her and while I loved that she was
suppose to be Cleopatra reincarnated, I wish we would have gotten
just a little more about Cleopatra. I guess the history freak in my
wanted more rich detail and mystery than what was presented.
This wasn't a bad read. In fact I liked
the whole family, I just wish the whole thing would have had more
background and detail to it, it just seemed to lack some much needed
depth to the storyline and characters. It was a quick read and
something that I think anyone looking for a fun light read would
enjoy.
This sounds good, and I've been caught this month myself by accepting a book that is second or third in the series. I am glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the story of Cleopatra. All the power and beauty, plus ruling such a powerful empire. I can't imagine what it would have been like to be here. Thanks for sharing the review!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Kimba and Mary! :D
ReplyDeleteWhoa, this confused me at first. I know another book that has the same cover image. lol. Oh, I can't start a 2nd book without the 1st. CAN'T! Glad you were able to though, and that it actually turned out good! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's good it wasn't too confusing but I wonder if the first had more explanations that would have taken that issue away. It sounds interesting though. Cleopatra is a fascinating person to read about!
ReplyDeleteI usually can't read a second book without the first unless it follows different characters. I love Cleopatra though! Maybe the first book would had more background details. Sounds like an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteI do think I should have read the first book in the series, I think I would have gotten those details I was missing in this one about the characters.
ReplyDeleteChristy, now you have me curious as to what book you thought it was!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this series, thanks for introducing me to it. I enjoyed your review.
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