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Heir of Ra

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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The story is intriguing and full of action, the characters are solidly elaborated, and I am convinced that younger and adult readers will like it. The story takes us into a world of archeology, secret societies, and hidden secrets that archaeologists discover with each new day. Some secrets are hidden from the public, and this book, although as a fiction, examines such one of the secrets.

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Heir of Ra by M. Sasinowski

Hall of Records, the library under the famous Sphinx in Egypt, does it exist? Or just a myth? A team of scientists go investigate and - die. Ancient artifact, deadly virus, mythical creatures, murderers and killers.

This book was so much fun! I picked it up because I'm a sucker for Egyptian and also Atlantis inspired stories. Weirdly gave me some Stargate vibes, was such a fun ride! It was action packed, fast paced, adored the characters! I need to get a copy for my shelves as soon as possible ahah.
The writing was incredibly done,

IT WAS SO GOOD.
WHEN DO WE GET A MOVIE?


Thank you to Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved it from the very first page! Very fast paced and always kept me on my toes! One of my favorite things was how the author really used the show vs tell method to really bring the reader in!

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Fantastic read. It will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way . Every time I thought I knew what was coming next the story would take a twist. I loved it and could not put it down.

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I had a hard time finishing this book. It was poorly written and uninteresting. I just could not get into the story and I do not recommend it.

I was given a free copy of this e-book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Oh…my…god…I LOVED this book! This was easily one of my top 5 reads this year so far! I could not put it down, and I finished it in one sitting! It was adventurous, intriguing, and full of action and humor. It was an intense thrill ride that had me shocked at every twist and turn! It easily differentiated itself from other YA books by boasting the importance of family, respect for your elders, and education!

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The story pulled me in and wouldn’t let go.
Alyssa is like Lara Croft. She is reckless and smart and determined and is willing to do anything to save her father. I liked Alyssa from the start and am curious what will happen to her in the next book.
Heir of Ra is full of excitement, action and even has some romance which lightened the story some. I can very well imagine Heir of Ra as a series on TV.

Thank you to NetGallyey and the publisher for my copy.

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This book sounded like something I would absolutely LOVE, and the first few pages did seem promising. But sadly I just found that after the first chunk of chapters I couldn’t keep myself engaged with what was happening at all, and after a few tried of going back to finish the story, I have decided to leave it where it is.

I got to 18% before putting it down.

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This novel is a good one that I’ve read this year! The characters are so dynamic yet relatable. I loved the flow of the story. It held my attention the whole time.

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This book is an interesting take on Egyptian mythology.
I think I would have liked it more if maybe there were indications of the shift in character point-of-views because one moment or chapter your reading as the main character and then as some other character in the book. It would take me a moment to realize the shift, because the characters' tones and moods were so different.

Overall, I did enjoy reading the book. Heir of Ra catches your attention from the very beginning and you want to keep reading it to know what's going to happen next.

I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre of books.

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An excavation of the fabled Hall of Records beneath the Sphinx unleashes an ancient disease that leaves her father fighting for his life. As Alyssa races to find a cure, she stumbles onto an impossible artifact that could change history--or destroy our future.

With unexpected help from Oxford student Paul Matthews, Alyssa evades ruthless adversaries set on harnessing the power of the artifact. As a global epidemic looms, they must unravel deep secrets hidden within it and unveil the link between a mythical civilization and the birth of Egyptian mythology, before time runs out.

Compulsively readable, M. Sasinowski's award-winning debut thriller, Heir of Ra, is filled with action, technology, humor, and a generous dose of "what if" that just might have you question your history books.

I had a great time reading this book and now I am looking forward to reading more books by the same author. Many many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this eARC.

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Reading this book was a wild ride from start to finish, and whilst it definitely wasn't what I expected I'm all the more glad for it. The book was fast paced and exciting and the action started from page one and really didn't let off until the conclusion of the book. There was so much to this book and I really loved the duel timeline of "now" vs. "Ancient Egypt". And having the flashbacks occur from the perspective of an Egyptian "God"? Brilliant.

Alyssa (the MC) was one bad ass 16-year-old., kicking ass and taking names from the get-go and I really loved seeing how things came together between her and the other characters. Her relationship with her father was - in a word - complicated but there was clearly a lot of love, affection and respect between the two and I thought their dynamic was brilliant. Even with the limited appearance of her father in this book their relationship was so clear.

I also really loved the slight hint at romance between Alyssa and Paul. It really wasn't any more than a "teaser" (likely to be elaborated on in a sequel book), but that was all I needed. The fact that the romance wasn't a focal point in this was very much appreciated! Because really - with everything else that was going on it wouldn't have made any sense for there to be some whirlwind romance thrown in there and if there had been one it would have felt forced to me.

This book was a great blend of fantasy, science fiction and mythology and if you're a fan of series such as Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy this too! Exciting from the get-go and has so much to offer. Highly recommend :)

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Oh my god I really love this book! I throughly enjoyed this fast paced page turner, and I highly recommend reading this one, it doesn’t disappoint!!!

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I liked the concept of heir of ra. And who doesn’t like Egyptology and conspiracies and action? But honestly I found it a little blah? There was too much going on - I think the author was trying to make it interesting and complex but just ended with complicated and hard to keep straight. I could follow it, but wasn’t clear on motivations or who was on what side any more.

Alyssa is kick ass, but part of me wonders if she’d really get away with some of what she did. And the bad guys never have a proper motive - though that may be explored in the follow up I guess.

I did enjoy it, but only just - there were several points at which I nearly stopped because it was a little over ridiculous.

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I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I love Egyptian Mythology and this checked a lot of the boxes for me. I think I would feel like Alyssa if I was put into some of the same situations that she is. But the foundation of this book was done so well that it makes me want to reach for the next one. I can't want to see what happens next.

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I really enjoyed reading this book. I always loved books and movies with a little bit of archeology in them, and this one was perfect, egyptian mythology is my favourite.

The book was well written, it read almost itself and I fell in love with the characters. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

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As a fan of egyptian mythology this book made an enjoyable read. It took a little bit to get into the book, but then is was really good. The story was well crafted and the characters relatable as well as likeable. As someone who has a background in biology I always enjoy parts with diseases and illnesses, so an extra point for that
If you enjoy a fast paced story with mythology this is definitely a book for you and you should check it out!

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Heir of Ra is a fun read.  It is easy to read, the plot is fast paced. Characters that are interesting, and great mix of locations. I could easily picture this book on the big or little screen. The mixture of history and mythology takes Heir of Ra in  a direction that surprised me and kept each page interesting. The feeling I am left after reading Heir of Ra is that there is a much bigger picture. I am keen to see what happens next for Alyssa. Alyssa is the lead character in Heir of Ra, she would definitely give Indiana Jones a run for his money. In knowledge and trouble hey get into. Heir of Ra has;ActionMysteryArcheology DramaMythology If you like any of these elements in a book that I would pick it up. My rating for Heir of Ra is 4 out of 5.

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Wasn't able to download this particular copy but I did buy it.

This took me a little while to get into, but once the action started I really enjoyed it!
I love Egyptian mythology and a strong female lead and this debut did not disappoint on either account!
Looking forward to reading more from this author!

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