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The Red Pyramid
671 pages
A globe-trotting, myth-infused thrill ride fueled by ancient magic and relentless sibling banter.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being strapped into a mythological roller coaster while two bickering siblings narrate the plunge. The dual-POV structure framed as a transcribed audio recording gives the prose an incredibly conversational, immediate, and snarky texture. You are pulled instantly into a chaotic, high-stakes world where ancient Egyptian deities crash into modern museums and airports. Despite the propulsive, globe-trotting pace and the constant threat of apocalyptic doom, the emotional core rests entirely on the messy, evolving relationship between a brother and sister who are essentially strangers learning to trust one another. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave breathless adventure, deep mythological lore, and a healthy dose of sarcastic humor to cut through the world-ending tension.
- Mood
- chaotic
- adventurous
- mythic
- high-stakes
- Tone
- snarky
- conversational
- urgent
- humorous
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- sibling dynamics · hidden heritage · grief and loss · burden of destiny · ancient magic in modern world
- The writing
- Told through alternating, highly conversational audio-transcript-style POVs that are snappy, sarcastic, and accessible.
- The arc
- From estranged and resentful siblings to a united, fiercely loyal team carrying the weight of the world.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade and YA readers who love mythology, fast-paced globe-trotting adventures, and witty banter.
Content notes
- parental death
- grief
- fantasy violence
- peril
About the book
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.
Description from Open Library.
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