Goddess, Spellbound (Goddess Rising #3) by Cate Masters
First off, I have to admit to being very excited to see an Egyptian mythology story. Good ones are very hard to find and this one was definitely a good one. I love how Cate Masters takes the stories, both well-known and more obscure, and weaves them into her reality. The gods, goddesses, and legends really come to life in the book and they will take over your world while you are reading.
Sandy is a fantastic character. I loved her passion for history, her love of cats (I wish I could have seven), and her quirky personality were spot on for me. Her journey from slightly insecure (but not overly so) museum curator to powerful goddess totally sure of herself was very subtle. At one point I remember wondering when it happened. But it was one of those things that changed just a little bit - but constantly - and then suddenly you realize you have something new and exciting.
Iker was all stiff formality - which is exactly what I picture an old mummy would act like. I enjoyed watching him interact with the modern world, trying to adapt to its "craziness". He was quite a mystery at times, keeping a lot of his emotions and thoughts hidden from the world. But I still couldn't help but love him.
As Sandy embraces her destiny and heritage, she performs a ritual that was just beyond incredibly written that it totally blew my mind. You will feel like you are there fighting and discovering right along with her the whole way.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
