The Red Pyramid

Rick Riordan introduces us to many of the mythological gods and goddesses. In the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, we meet the Greek gods. He later starts a sequel series, Heroes of Olympus, introducing us to Roman gods. In the first book of The Kane Chronicles, The Red Pyramid, we meet the Egyptian gods and goddesses. We get to find out what great of a mystery this book is. 

To start you off, Carter and Sadie are siblings, but they were separated six years ago when their mother died. They only get to see each other twice a year.  Carter stayed with his archaeologist dad, traveling all over the world. Meanwhile, Sadie has been living with her grandparents in London, going to school with friends and having a regular life...that is until her dad took her and Carter to the British Museum, exploded a part of the museum and released more than one god.  Now Sadie and Carter have to flee with their long lost uncle Amos where he takes them to Brooklyn, New York. 

As soon as Amos leaves, the house they're staying in is attacked and they're forced to escape with Bast, the goddess of cats (a.k.a. their cat, Muffin). Carter and Sadie soon find out that they are the most powerful magicians born in three-thousand years. Together they must fight to save Set, the god of evil, from destroying the world and to save their father. 

As they travel, they must confront other of the Egyptian gods and uncover their family secrets. There are many hard things they must accept, however, when they trust each other, they can overcome their problems...except when it comes to Carter liking a girl. That's when Carter can't trust Sadie. 


This book reminded me that my family should be really important to me. No, I'm not paranoid my parents will die, it's just always a good reminder that I have siblings to take care of, right? ;) I would agree with Bruce Handy from NY Times when he says "fans young and old will eat this book up". I promise you that this book definitely won't be a waste of your time. I'm really exited to read the next book, The Throne of Fire!
Grade: A ;)