The Red Pyramid

Summary

Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.

One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.

Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set--has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe--a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.
(Summary taken from the book.)


Afterthoughts
Egyptian mythology was a subject that I knew a little about before reading this book and subsequent series. I was able to learn a lot about Egyptians and mythology and enjoy a really action packed story, too!
I'm a huge fan of the Percy Jackson series, so I was excited to pick this book up and watch Riordan work his magic. I wasn't disappointed. This book definitely has a different feel from the Percy books, but it was still really good. The characters are relatable and enjoyable and there is plenty of humor mixed in with the adventure. The book ends with a really surprising twist, which is always welcomed. Overall, a great book.

Warnings
None.

Extras
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