Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus (Theodosia Throckmorton, Bk 3) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Candace Cunard for TeensReadToo.com
Eleven-year-old cursebreaker and amateur Egyptologist Theodosia Throckmorton returns again in this sequel to THEODOSIA AND THE STAFF OF OSIRIS, and she's as feisty, capable, and trouble-seeking as ever.
Although she's fresh from saving Edwardian London from the secret society known as the Serpents of Chaos, Theo isn't the kind of girl to take a break. The book opens with her paying a visit to a stage show by a man called Awi Bubu, who professes to know real Egyptian magic. Theo has a little experience in that area, and is convinced that Awi Bubu must be a fake, but visiting his show not only proves her wrong, it plunges her into the midst of another adventure.
Things only become more complicated when her younger brother, Henry, home on holiday, accidentally discovers an emerald tablet in the museum storeroom. When museum curator Stilton--member of the Arcane Order of the Black Sun, a group obsessed with the occult who seems to think Theo is possessed by the Egyptian goddess Isis--identifies the tablet as an incredibly valuable and long-lost magical artifact, Theo is caught between helping him and revealing her secret to the Chosen Keepers. The Keepers are another organization who seems a little more sane than the Order but sometimes refuses to take Theo seriously. Add the Serpents of Chaos back into the mix, and things get pretty crazy pretty quickly.
I loved the first two books in this series, and the third is no exception. LaFevers has created a strong female character who's intelligent and resourceful, who makes mistakes (what eleven-year-old doesn't?) but mostly knows when to ask for help, and has a delightful cast of friends to rely upon. One of the things I particularly enjoyed about this book in the series was the attention it devoted to these friends and acquaintances, from pickpocket Will to magician Awi Bubu to Theo's grandmother.
As usual, I'm looking forward to seeing the development of all of LaFevers' well-drawn characters in the next book!
Eleven-year-old cursebreaker and amateur Egyptologist Theodosia Throckmorton returns again in this sequel to THEODOSIA AND THE STAFF OF OSIRIS, and she's as feisty, capable, and trouble-seeking as ever.
Although she's fresh from saving Edwardian London from the secret society known as the Serpents of Chaos, Theo isn't the kind of girl to take a break. The book opens with her paying a visit to a stage show by a man called Awi Bubu, who professes to know real Egyptian magic. Theo has a little experience in that area, and is convinced that Awi Bubu must be a fake, but visiting his show not only proves her wrong, it plunges her into the midst of another adventure.
Things only become more complicated when her younger brother, Henry, home on holiday, accidentally discovers an emerald tablet in the museum storeroom. When museum curator Stilton--member of the Arcane Order of the Black Sun, a group obsessed with the occult who seems to think Theo is possessed by the Egyptian goddess Isis--identifies the tablet as an incredibly valuable and long-lost magical artifact, Theo is caught between helping him and revealing her secret to the Chosen Keepers. The Keepers are another organization who seems a little more sane than the Order but sometimes refuses to take Theo seriously. Add the Serpents of Chaos back into the mix, and things get pretty crazy pretty quickly.
I loved the first two books in this series, and the third is no exception. LaFevers has created a strong female character who's intelligent and resourceful, who makes mistakes (what eleven-year-old doesn't?) but mostly knows when to ask for help, and has a delightful cast of friends to rely upon. One of the things I particularly enjoyed about this book in the series was the attention it devoted to these friends and acquaintances, from pickpocket Will to magician Awi Bubu to Theo's grandmother.
As usual, I'm looking forward to seeing the development of all of LaFevers' well-drawn characters in the next book!
Karissa E. (ophelia99) reviewed Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus (Theodosia Throckmorton, Bk 3) on + 2527 more book reviews
This is the third book in the Theodosia series by LaFevers. It was a great addition to the series. If you liked the first two books I think you will enjoy this one as well.
Theodosia is already knee deep in curses as she tries to frantically de-curse all of the Egyptian artifacts in her parents' museum (without them knowing). When her brother Henry comes down to "help" he cracks a stone tablet and reveals an Emerald Tablet inside of it. Now all the different factions that Theodosia is in cahoots with want this Emerald tablet even though it is supposedly worthless; on top of this a third party enters the picture. Theodosia has to decide who she should entrust with the keeping of the tablet, while de-cursing artifacts, and trying to protect her brother from the soul of a vengeful mummy. All in all she really has her hands full, of course she can handle it because she is Theodosia.
This book is a bit different from the rest in the series in that the story is not as complete. Some threads are left dangling and some facts behind Theodosia's curse detecting powers are revealed. It looks like this series is ramping up to have some big action in the next book and the story is broadening to become bigger than the one book adventures we are used too.
Theodosia remains her clever and somewhat prickly self, but she is gradually learning the value of working with others. Both Sticky Will and Henry provide her with assistance in this book. The book itself is never boring with one action scene after another. The detail that goes into some of the rituals and some of the Egyptian history is really fascinating, although I am not knowledgeable enough to know how accurate it all is.
If you like Egyptian history, adventure, and witty girls this is the book for you. It is appropriate for all age levels. The writing style itself is very well done and very readable; overall I really enjoyed the book.
I am eagerly awaiting Theodosia's next adventure which looks like it will take her into Egypt to face her unknown past.
Theodosia is already knee deep in curses as she tries to frantically de-curse all of the Egyptian artifacts in her parents' museum (without them knowing). When her brother Henry comes down to "help" he cracks a stone tablet and reveals an Emerald Tablet inside of it. Now all the different factions that Theodosia is in cahoots with want this Emerald tablet even though it is supposedly worthless; on top of this a third party enters the picture. Theodosia has to decide who she should entrust with the keeping of the tablet, while de-cursing artifacts, and trying to protect her brother from the soul of a vengeful mummy. All in all she really has her hands full, of course she can handle it because she is Theodosia.
This book is a bit different from the rest in the series in that the story is not as complete. Some threads are left dangling and some facts behind Theodosia's curse detecting powers are revealed. It looks like this series is ramping up to have some big action in the next book and the story is broadening to become bigger than the one book adventures we are used too.
Theodosia remains her clever and somewhat prickly self, but she is gradually learning the value of working with others. Both Sticky Will and Henry provide her with assistance in this book. The book itself is never boring with one action scene after another. The detail that goes into some of the rituals and some of the Egyptian history is really fascinating, although I am not knowledgeable enough to know how accurate it all is.
If you like Egyptian history, adventure, and witty girls this is the book for you. It is appropriate for all age levels. The writing style itself is very well done and very readable; overall I really enjoyed the book.
I am eagerly awaiting Theodosia's next adventure which looks like it will take her into Egypt to face her unknown past.
