Book Review: The Throne of Fire

The Kane Chronicles: The Throne of Fire

by Rick Riordan

For those of you new to the series by Rick Riordan, take some time to check it out.  This is the second book in the series based on Egyptian Gods and Goddesses told in a way only Rick Riordan can do.  His storytelling and plot lines lead us, as readers to a realm few will ever be able to visit.    Brother and sister Carter and Sadie Kane learned in book one several reasons why their parents split them apart, moved them around the world and ultimately died/disappeared for them.  In this installment, the two head out on a journey to assist in the rise of Ra, the Sun God and prevent the rise of Apophis.   The siblings meet some characters along the way, but the characters are truly likeable.   Bes is a fantastic character and becomes truly liked by the books end.  The connections to Egyptology, Gods and Goddess and history are impeccable.  Kids can read this book and still learn about history.  The characters have headed on an amazing journey to stop Apophis and their quest is one that I could read again.   A few tips before you read the book, definitely read book one, The Red Pyramid first.  It will help you know the characters and their reasoning for being who they are and doing what they do.  It is also a good idea to note that the book is written in a different fashion than Percy Jackson.  There is a lot of monologue by the characters as each chapter is a depiction of an event that took place.  Riordan is very gifted in his use of history to write a book.