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The Crown of Ptolemy

7/30/2015

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Reviewed by Olivia


Rating: High Three and 1/2
Who I'd Recommend to: Fans of other Rick Riordan books (especially the Kane Chronicles, there's a lot more of that than Percy Jackson) and the Pegasus series by Kate O'Hearn. 
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Summary (from Amazon):
In their first encounter, demigod Percy Jackson and magician Carter Kane had to battle a giant crocodile on Long Island. A month later, Annabeth Chase ran into Carter's sister, Sadie, on the A train to Rockaway, where the pair fought a god named Serapis. Now trouble is brewing again, this time on Governor's Island. An ancient Egyptian magician named Setne has come back from the dead and is experimenting with Egyptian and Greek magic, trying to become a god himself. He's so powerful and tricky that all four—Percy, Annabeth, Carter, and Sadie—have to team up against him. But their usual weapons and spells aren't going to cut it this time. Will the heroes be taken down by a wannabe god who looks like Elvis, or will they rise to the challenge? 

My Thoughts: OK, honestly, I'm not a huge fan of this crossover series Riordan's made. Great idea, however, Carter and Sadie seem, to me, to be made as impressions of Percy and Annabeth, except with Egyptian mythology. I may be wrong, but this combo didn't work for me, because Sadie is too much like Percy, and Annabeth too much like Carter. HOWEVER, I thoroughly enjoy these books (the more Percy the better, right?), but just wish they were a little longer. This one in particular, though, seemed a little too much of Egyptian magic and not enough Greek gods and whatnot, what with Setne being the main enemy and all. This wasn't a big issue, I just was hoping for more of a Percy Jackson influence. This book wasn't amazing, nor was it bad - it was a good, satisfying read that I enjoyed, and would recommend to anyone. I loved hearing more from Riordan, as I think his books are hilarious, and liked the added bonus of the Sneak Peek into Magnus Chase (which I've been waiting for for a while now). All in all, good book, love the characters, but needed a little more Greek influence.
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