Hi everyone! I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the RISE OF THE SNAKE GODDESS by Jenny Elder Moke Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my review of the first book in the series, Curse of the Specter Queen, and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: Jenny Elder Moke
Pub. Date: June 7, 2022
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 320
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Samantha Knox is back for another adventure in this 1920s female-driven mystery-adventure series!
Sam Knox’s second adventure takes her to the island of Crete, just off the
coast of Greece, where she discovers the ancient Snake Goddess’s golden girdle
in the depths of a cave shrine that has been buried for decades. After having
been belittled by her archaeology professor throughout her first college
semester, Sam knows this triumph will prove her worth in the field, but before
she can take credit for the find, the girdle is stolen and the island is hit
with a series of earthquakes that don’t feel quite geological.
Soon Sam, Bennett and Jo are embroiled in a wild hunt―one that takes them to
tiny island shops, a glamorous auction party and a near fiery death―to find the
girdle before someone can use it to raise an ancient goddess from her slumber.
The final battle features gryphons, a labyrinth, the minotaur of legend and
lots of snakes. Lots.
Reviews:
"Another action-packed, romance and mythology filled
mystery...Themes of wealth, power, and chauvinism are skillfully woven
throughout the story while readers are provided with a cast of characters they
will easily find themselves rooting for!"―School Library Connection
"Billed as the heir apparent to Indiana Jones, Samantha is a witty and
wise adventurer, and it feels as though Moke is building towards an eventual
greater purpose for her heroine."―Booklist
"Jenny Elder Moke has done it again! Witty banter, ancient mysteries,
thrilling action, and a mix of clever and dubious characters will keep you up
all night in book two of the Samantha Knox series. A fantastic
adventure!"―Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Lies Like Wildfire
"Sam’s response to misogyny and classism propels the book’s action but
also, in the deft hands of the author, provides readers with insights into the
complexities of identity, self-awareness, and right action. While never
becoming preachy, the book also thoughtfully explores issues related to the
ethics of the acquisition and ownership of antiquities...Another satisfying
supernatural adventure featuring an intrepid solver of puzzles."―Kirkus
Reviews
“Ahead of her time and a force to be reckoned with, Samantha Knox is the female
Indiana Jones we've long been waiting for! You haven't lived until you've read
a Samantha Knox novel.”―Jen Calonita, New York Times best-selling author
of the A Twisted Tale series
Our main female lead is Samantha Knox, a young woman who takes comfort in the stacks of antique books lining the shelves of the bookshop she works in, after her father doesn't come home from the war. She's never ventured outside of her hometown of Clements but that all changes the day an old, damaged diary shows up at her shop. The ensuing adventure brings Sam out of her shell, taking her to Chicago, and then as far as Dublin! Sam was such a brilliant woman - I loved the way her minds worked, and her ability to crack codes like no other! It was exciting to see a female lead taking the reigns like this and solving the mysteries, with the help of her friends, Bennett and Jo.
Bennett was also a great character, more stoic and reserved than Sam, but a great addition to the trio nonetheless. I liked his steady, cool head and had a laugh at the banter between him and his sister, Jo. Jo was a fantastic addition to the story - she was funny, smart, and I liked her no-nonsense, confident take on the world. The three of them worked really well together, and each had a different role to play.
In terms of the story itself, I thought it was really fun to read through thought process in Sam's head as she tried to guess clue after clue to stop a curse from being called down on the world. Though the plot does slow down in some spots, the overall book is a really great read! There's a hint of romance throughout, but it's very slow burn! I have a feeling that will be brought a little more to the forefront in book 2. Overall, a fun read full of mystery, adventure, and intrigue - looking forward to reading the next book!
Rating: 4/5 Devils!
About Jenny Elder Moke:
Jenny Elder Moke writes young adult
fiction in an attempt to recapture the shining infinity of youth. Her debut
novel, Hood, was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Mayor's Book Club
selection, and received critical acclaim.
When she is not writing, she’s gathering story ideas from her daily adventures with her two irredeemable rapscallions and honing her ninja skills as a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Jenny lives in Denver, CO with her husband and two children.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of RISE OF THE SNAKE GODDESS, US Only.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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That sounds like a fun read.
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