Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke

'Isn’t that what drew us to this course of study in the first place? The promise of a discovery that would change the world?” Fans of National Treasure and The Mummy should have a blast reading this book! Rise of the Snake Goddess was an action packed adventure! With mythology, treasure hunts and even a goddess, this book was a lot of fun. Thank you to the publisher, Disney Books and Disney Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review.

I'm not sure how long this series is slated to be, but I'm truly hoping for more. I really hope we get to go on further adventures with Sam and her friends. She's a woman truly coming into her own and I'm here for it. She's not a scared, uncertain little girl any more. I loved the growth Sam displayed in this one as well. The Snake Goddess was the perfect device for allowing that conversation to be had naturally. I also enjoyed the themes of women's rights and power that Elder Moke brought to this story. I also like how their romance doesn't overshadow the other plot points. Bennett frustrated me a little bit in this one, but I still like the idea of his relationship with Sam. I love her as a best friend and sidekick. Her motivations, aspirations and her steadfast dedication to her education and tasks. In this installment, I felt like I got to know Sam's character a lot more. To me it felt faster in pace and the writing has definitely improved. I actually enjoyed this more than the first book.

I'm happy to report there's no second book syndrome here! The Snake Goddess has awakened and she's not happy. It's even stolen from Sam and she needs to get it back to protect it and its legacy. In fact, dangerous incidents begin occurring almost immediately upon the object's retrieval. Taking the girdle and proclaiming her find is not going to be easy though. As a matter of fact, she just may be the most valuable student he has.įollowing a series of clues, Sam ends up discovering the artifact in question, the golden girdle of the Snake Goddess, buried deep in a tomb.

Sam will prove to her sexist Professor one way or another that she is worthy of her position in school. She's definitely disappointed, but have no fear, you know Sam is going to get all up in it nonetheless.Īfter Sam, Bennett and Jo discover a letter asking for help with an ancient artifact, as luck would have it, located in Crete, the trio packs their bags and heads out. Unfortunately, the Professor has other opinions and Sam is ultimately excluded from participating.

Sam has been looking forward to possibly being involved in a field expedition to Crete lead by her Archaeology Professor. Sam and Jo now joining Bennett at college. Samantha Knox is back and ready for another 1920's antiquities-filled adventure, this time on the island of Crete off the coast of Greece.Īfter the near death drama of the first book, Curse of the Specter Queen, Sam, Bennett and Jo headed back to their normal lives.

Curse of the Specter Queen by Jenny Elder Moke