The Pyramid of Souls (Magickeepers #2)

The Pyramid of Souls (Magickeepers #2)

by Erica Kirov

2 stars

163 pages

 

I was quite a bit disappointed in this book. For such a short book (less than 200 pages), you'd think that the action/plot would be roaring from the start, but alas, with "The Pyramid of Souls," it does not.

In fact, it take half the book for any semblance of plot to kick in. And the problem/solution was exactly the same as in the first book. I hate cookie-cutter books, and this one was definitely one. I will not be reading any more in the series.

The Eternal Hourglass (Magickeepers #1)

The Eternal Hourglass (Magickeepers #1)

by Erica Kirov

4 stars

 

If you or your kiddo are looking for a fun, exciting "magic" novel, this is a fantastic choice. No swearing or sex.
Nicolai turns 13 and is whisked into a world of real magicians - his family. He starts learning how to do real magic (which I wish had been explored further), then faces the dark magician Rasputin.
I quite enjoyed the Russian angle - I haven't read any JUV/YA literature that contains this. I love learning about new things, and this just starts to touch on a vast new area!
Plus it's on the short side, so it was a quick read. I'll be reading the next in the series.