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jeannierose80's review
4.0
This is a fun series so far. For fans of Indiana Jones and the Mummy, I think they’ll enjoy the adventure. The plot is generally interesting, though sometimes it can get a bit bogged down in the details. But all and all a fun read.
mamareads82's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
elenikin's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book! I adored Ellie (love me a highly educated suffragette/feminist) and Adam (swoon worthy adventurer), and I found their adventure to be very well written. It did drag a tiny little bit, but I found the Mayan/Aztec ruins/mythology to be fascinating, and that kept it interesting. The whole part in the caves was so well done- I loved the combo of them having to use their wits and also Ellie's knowledge of the culture to get through the various death traps, as well as them finally kissing *swoon* Very much Indiana Jones vibes. I thought the slow burn romance was very well done, and the character development was great. The only frustration I had with the book, other than parts of the journey dragging a smidge, was that the whole magical/mythical objects was not dwelt on enough. However, with another book in the series, I hope that is further discussed. Overall, fantastic book! Cannot wait for book 2!
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Gun violence, and Violence
sassc_reads's review
I went in really hoping to love this but I honestly found it so dry and boring. I feel like I may have stopped when it was finally getting interesting but I’d read the last 3% to refresh my memory after putting it down for days and I’d barely make it a page farther each time. I feel bad saying this because you can tell the author did a bit of history research but it just could not hook me in. I just think it is not meant to be a book for me, but clearly others enjoy it so give it a shot if it sounds interesting to you.
shirien's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
lizzy_reads_4_4's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
amateuradventurer's review
3.5 stars
Very light Mummy like South American adventure. I pieces I loved the most were the history/lore and I wish we got more of it. It’s definitely fits the bill for a historical fantasy novel, Victorian age.
I enjoyed the book overall, our FMC really tested my nerves in some sections, especially when *spoiler* she threw Adam’s lucky rock overboard when he had done nothing but help her out at that point. Just WTF. I also don’t feel like Adam’s POV really contributed much to the story of except in maybe one spot for exposition on why the villains were on the expedition in the first place. In that sense, it places out a lot like a movie.
Otherwise if you don’t take it too seriously it’s a nice read.
Very light Mummy like South American adventure. I pieces I loved the most were the history/lore and I wish we got more of it. It’s definitely fits the bill for a historical fantasy novel, Victorian age.
I enjoyed the book overall, our FMC really tested my nerves in some sections, especially when *spoiler* she threw Adam’s lucky rock overboard when he had done nothing but help her out at that point. Just WTF. I also don’t feel like Adam’s POV really contributed much to the story of except in maybe one spot for exposition on why the villains were on the expedition in the first place. In that sense, it places out a lot like a movie.
Otherwise if you don’t take it too seriously it’s a nice read.