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The Blazing Star
by Imani Josey
3.5 stars
I received a free digital copy from the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Portia White has always been in the shadow of her smarter, prettier twin Alex until one day something odd happens and Portia finds herself transported to Ancient Egypt where she finds out she has the magic power of Heka. When Portia realises Alex and another girl Selene have also been transported, they must figure out what’s going on and how to get home.
I really enjoyed this and it was pleasant journey for me from going to a book about Ancient Rome (Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman) to one about Ancient Egypt. From the get go, i just really liked Portia and I think I really connected with her doubts in her self belief and self worth and her new struggles to connect with her twin and best friend when they suddenly want different things.
I feel like Portia had some really great character development in this book and I really saw her grow as she came into her powers and really became a leader for Alex and Selene in a way she had never been before. I didn’t really like Alex and the obsession with ‘twinning’ and I actually just wanted her to get lost most of the time (would have totally preferred her to have just stayed in the other world). I liked Portia’s older sister relationship with Selene and how they protected each other, it was lovely to read and unlike Alex, I liked Selene who also had some great character development throughout.
There were some bits abut the Heka and the Star that I think at one point went over my head so at times, I was a bit confused about what was going on but I think it might have been cause I was slightly ill when reading so my attention probably wavered a bit at that point.
I really loved Portia’s relationship with Merenptah/Seti. I thought they seemed to have a genuine chemistry and especially the second time they meet there is just so much chemistry, I was begging them to kiss!
I thought the second last chapter ended really abruptly and I would have liked it to have been wrapped up a little bit better. I am presuming there’s going to be another book coming out in this series/trilogy and will definitely be reading!
I received a free digital copy from the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Portia White has always been in the shadow of her smarter, prettier twin Alex until one day something odd happens and Portia finds herself transported to Ancient Egypt where she finds out she has the magic power of Heka. When Portia realises Alex and another girl Selene have also been transported, they must figure out what’s going on and how to get home.
I really enjoyed this and it was pleasant journey for me from going to a book about Ancient Rome (Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman) to one about Ancient Egypt. From the get go, i just really liked Portia and I think I really connected with her doubts in her self belief and self worth and her new struggles to connect with her twin and best friend when they suddenly want different things.
I feel like Portia had some really great character development in this book and I really saw her grow as she came into her powers and really became a leader for Alex and Selene in a way she had never been before. I didn’t really like Alex and the obsession with ‘twinning’ and I actually just wanted her to get lost most of the time (would have totally preferred her to have just stayed in the other world). I liked Portia’s older sister relationship with Selene and how they protected each other, it was lovely to read and unlike Alex, I liked Selene who also had some great character development throughout.
There were some bits abut the Heka and the Star that I think at one point went over my head so at times, I was a bit confused about what was going on but I think it might have been cause I was slightly ill when reading so my attention probably wavered a bit at that point.
I really loved Portia’s relationship with Merenptah/Seti. I thought they seemed to have a genuine chemistry and especially the second time they meet there is just so much chemistry, I was begging them to kiss!
I thought the second last chapter ended really abruptly and I would have liked it to have been wrapped up a little bit better. I am presuming there’s going to be another book coming out in this series/trilogy and will definitely be reading!