I really loved this book, I am a huge fan of mythology! So I was so excited the Egyptian gods were used in this story. I am also a huge fan of archeology & mummies. So this story resonated with me deeply. The characters were so great. Ziva was such a great character who missed out on so many things we take for granted daily. For instance a family, Ziva's parents abandoned her, or so she thought. When she meets Nasarai & Sayer she starts to understand what it is to have a friend. It's sad that the only friend she ever had was one of the women at the orphanage. She has no choice in going with Nasarai and Sayer because if she doesn't she will keep being attacked by the kirosphinxes. Ziva learns she is descended from royalty. So she stays with her people to fulfill her purpose to resurrect a immortal God. What they don't tell her is that in order to do that they need to sacrifice her. Find out what happens because several gods have a vested interest in the outcome of this. Not to mention this story takes place when the Nazis are trying to take over the world. They've seen the power Zeva's wield & they want it. So Ziva has them to contend with as well. The ending has left me wanting to read the next book!

This is Mortal Instruments meets Legacies. I loved this book. Warden's of eternity was a fantastic read, and I hope there is a book two because I read this book within one night believe it or not! I am so glad this book was up for review! I hope this author keeps up the amazing work!

Egypt, Mythology, gods, WWII. Love the cover art very impressive. This story was fast passed and held my interest for the most part. Characters were flat and their emotions were kind of all over the place. Ending hinted at this being the start of a series. "A copy of this book was provided by Blink via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion."

3.75/5 stars

This book was a bit all over the place for me. I sometimes loved it, sometimes felt bored, and other times had no idea what I even felt. I've been trying to digest my thoughts, but it's a bit difficult for me to truly give then out. I did enjoy this for the most part, so I decided to round up my rating.

The plot was interesting and definitely unique. I lived all the Egyptian mythology that this book covered. Mythology is always one of my favorite topics in general, so seeing them p uhh tninto a book usually makes me very excited! I thought the mythology was done really well, and I appreciate the fact that the author included the many Gods that are relevant in the mythology. So with that said, I actually had issues with the World War 2 aspect. The story itself was well done, but the inclusion of WW2 just felt off to me throughout the entire thing. While I understand why it was included and its meaning for the bigger picture, I still don't think it should've been as prominent as it is. It just throws off the story for me on multiple occasions, enough times that I actually lowered my rating.

Characters are a mixed bag. I like Ziva, Sayer and Nasira, but I had quite a few issues with each of them. Some of their actions or conversations make no sense for what the scene is presenting, so I found myself frustrated at moments. I also have to point out that I didn't love any of them. I liked them for the most part, but even after a few hours I start to forget some of their details. They're a bit forgettable, especially a character who gets offed. I hope the characters get improved in the next book, as this was a major issue for me.

I'd say that if this book interests you to give it a shot! Keep in mind that it may not be the best start for a series, but it does bring new and interesting ideas to the table to keep you entertained.

ARC provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

In the vein of the beloved Percy Jackson series, Wardens of Eternity follows Ziva as she discovers that she has been gifted with powers that attracts vicious, otherworldly monsters, and eventually compatriots to help her fight them. A great book for all ages, this fast-paced novel explores the themes of race and mythology and loyalty with well fleshed out characters and an intriguing plot. Although the writing might be stilted at times, I still highly recommend it for fans of Rick Riordan and his like!

A special thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The combination of historical events and mythology was unique and unlike anything I had read before.Some conversations between characters felt more natural than others. But overall it was an enjoyable read.

I tried super hard with this one but, I really couldn't get into it. I liked the Egyptian mythology aspect and all of those aspects. It did give me Shadowhunter vibes and I think this is going to be great for fans of that series.

This book was very eloquently written, almost to a fault. While it made the sequence of events flow, it tended to stilt the conversation. Some of the characters would have enormous monologues that really hindered the believability of the story. It was a beautiful read, just not a very realistic one.

The characters were also questionable. Sayer, the love interest, seemed all too convenient. He was literally the only Egyptian boy around her age that she met. Nasira was also a little too perfect, being both a brilliant fighter and a decent friend. It was enjoyable, however, to see Ziva gradually open up to them. I liked that she was a strong female character.

I saw the betrayal coming from the beginning, but her final decision caught me by suprise. It is not the route I would have gone, but I can easily see how she would believe it is what would be best for her people. I respect her for that.

The book itself was fairly fast paced and kept my attention. I learned more about the Egyptian Gods, which is always fun. If asked, I would recommend it to fans of Rick Riordan and Marissa Moss.

I really enjoyed the mix of mythology and history in this novel I think its what made me enjoy it more. The characters were great and the only thing I was confused about was using Nazis and ancient Egypt. But it worked for me.

NOTE: thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC of this novel. "Wardens of Eternity" will be released on January 21, 2020.


THE POSITIVES

I don't read much action-adventure, nor do I read a lot of books that deal with magic and mythology; "Wardens of Eternity" was a bit of an outside-of-the-box read for me. I love action-adventure movies, so I'm not surprised, but the degree to which I enjoyed this was unprecedented. 

The premise of "Wardens" - teenage girl with magical powers finds out she's the descendant of a powerful Egyptian queen and is swept into a world where mythological deities and creatures meddle in mortals' affairs - is wholly unique, but it's got a vibe that feels familiar. It's like The Mummy meets Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Percy Jackson,  with a plenty of its own unique flavor to spare. The action kept me on my toes, the settings were evocatively painted, and the characters were easy to love. Another thing I loved about "Wardens" was its cinematic feel. This novel would make a fantastic film - I felt like I was reading an action movie, if that makes any sense. The way action scenes and settings are described capture the feeling of seeing, visually, the story as it plays out. It's hard to capture that very visual feeling in a completely verbal medium, but Moulton does it quite nicely. Oh, and that TWIST ENDING - I did not see it coming at all and there had better be a sequel to this, because there's way too much that we still don't know to end Ziva's story here! 

Lastly, as the author explains in a note sent to reviewers, this book was a very personal exploration of what it's like to be a person of Mediterranean heritage in the United States. I could tell, while reading, that Ziva's struggles were very much the author's own, and I appreciated the heart and honesty with which she tackled issues that clearly hit close to home. And we don't see a lot of Mediterranean POC characters of any nationality  in YA, so Ziva's Egyptian heritage adds a bit of diversity to the book world in an area not many people are talking about.

THE CONS

The main issue I had with this book was its writing style. The dialogue came off as very stilted at times; many of the characters seemed to speak in grand, scripted proclamations rather than casually conversing with each other as most people do. This was especially evident because of the fact that most of the story's social commentary was done through dialogue. There were some very good points about imperialism to be made, but the fact that characters spoke in such an unrealistically lofty manner made it sound a liiiittle heavy-handed and ultimately dampened its power. It was like no one could talk about anything without making a speech. And some parts of the writing seemed like they could have been less clunky. However, the strength of the story was more than enough to make me overlook that. 

Also, this isn't necessarily a knock on the story, but the summary made it sound like "Wardens" would focus much more on Ziva and the Medjai's attempts to stop the Nazis than it ever did. That plot seemed like it was no more than a brief footnote at the very end of the book. It took at least half the book for Ziva and co. to even leave New York, so most of it was actually focused on Ziva's training and attempts to discover who she is through her Medjai heritage. 

CLOSING

Six-Word Summary: ancient Egypt meets 1930s - chaos ensues. 

Recommended For: fans of mythology, Egyptology, or action-adventure stories helmed by Interesting and Capable Females. 

Possibly-Objectionable Content: a few heated kisses.

Overall Rating: 4/5