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Name of Ra

(Descendants of Isis #3)

Kelsey Ketch (Goodreads Author)

4.29 · Rating details · 45 ratings · 18 reviews

“Set has risen.”

After being on the run from a psychotic cult for a week, Natara “Natti” Stone has finally come to realize she and Seth are the only two people standing between the Sons of Set and the secret name of Ra. Holding a part of the key that unlocks Ra’s power, they relocate to a more isolated location in the California mountains. While laying low, Natti becomes ev ...more

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Oct 02, 2017 Yesha- Books Teacup and Reviews rated it really liked it

Shelves: mythology, romance, fantasy

*** Note: I received review copy of this book from the author, via Lola’s Blog Tour, in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to author and Lola. ***

3.75 Stars

Last book of the series and I was so excited to see what happens in the book. How the prophecy was going to work and what Seth and Natti will do. It was the puzzle that I could not put together with Natti’s constant whim as nonbeliever and Seth’s overprotective nature and firm decision of not solving the puzzle. Rise of Set, Natti prisoner ...more

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Dec 15, 2015 Veronica of V's Reads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, grief-loss, fantasy, paranormal-romance, thriller, ya-adventure, ya-romance, some-heat

4.5 Stars

This is the third book in a trilogy and needs to be read in order. The book series is marketed to older teens, because it contains sexual content that is not always consensual. The books are based upon a cult of followers of the ancient Egyptian god Set, the god of Chaos. Set, and his followers, have no respect for women and use their bodies for pleasure and sacrifice. Usually both.

Seth is the son of the high priest of Set. He's been raised to believe that he was the next link in the ch 4.5 Stars

This is the third book in a trilogy and needs to be read in order. The book series is marketed to older teens, because it contains sexual content that is not always consensual. The books are based upon a cult of followers of the ancient Egyptian god Set, the god of Chaos. Set, and his followers, have no respect for women and use their bodies for pleasure and sacrifice. Usually both.

Seth is the son of the high priest of Set. He's been raised to believe that he was the next link in the chain for power, and that raising Set from his half-life in the underworld of Duat would lead Seth and his fellow Sons to glory and power. They are wealthy and careless, men, these Sons, enslaving women with chemicals and their innate Blessings--for Seth this is his Compulsion charm. Seth is a powerful Charmer, but his Compulsion didn't work on newcomer Natara "Natti" Stone. Back in Book One he was attracted to Natti, and learned (even before she did) that she was a Daughter of Isis, and the last of her people to be Blessed by Ma 'at. Seth's father learned of her magic and wanted her for the ultimate sacrifice to raise Set. Seth stepped in the path of this destruction in Book Two.

Now, in Book Three, Seth knows he loves Natti--even if "love" is the antithesis of the Sons' teachings. Natti knows that she returns Seth's love, and entrusts him with ultimate power over her developing powers. THis si a precarious position, becasue Seth is very much torn in his loyalites. His father is the most powerful Son, but his mother was an unknown Daughter of Isis. He's a "cursed" and disowned by both sects. Good thing Natti's got enough love to shore him up.

That said, all bets are off when Seth's father's able to raise Set...sorta. See, Set still needs a bit of magic to restore his full powers, including immortality, and Natti's the pure of heart one who is able to obtain the magic, with Seth's help. Thing is, Set wants Natti for his wife, and he's ruthless in stealing both her lifeforce and compelling Seth to heal her time and again so he can drink her essence to fuel his powers.

This unlikely and unwilling trio must travel to the Underworld via a magical gate that only Seth can open to find the hidden name of Ra which bears the magic necessary to restore Set fully, and allow him to kill Seth and join with Natti. Neither of them want to help, but the alternative is death--Seth a soulless one, due to his connection with Set and Natti to be Set's unwilling wife in the Duat. If they can somehow stop (or better yet KILL) Set before they reach their destination Natti and Seth might just get the chance to return to high school... ;)

Expect lots of death, a fair bit of destruction and more than one resurrection. Expect to be very much unsettled by the callous treatment of women by the Sons of Set, and Set himself. The book is an interesting supernatural fantasy, with well-drawn characters. Natti is a girl on her own, with her heart tied to a boy who could crush it, or revere it. Seth is a boy raised to be cold and finally thriving in the love of a pure-hearted girl. It's a good v. evil clash that has plenty of evil and wee bit of good. Praise Ra it was possible to save the day, at last. ...more

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Aug 20, 2016 Aldii - perfectioninbooks rated it really liked it

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*4.5/5 stars*
Really liked this conclusion!

The Writing:
As always this book was great to read. Maybe it wasn't as easy or fast as the first two but I think that has something to do with my mood and the time I could spend reading.
We have three POVs: Seth, Natti and Sean. Basically that is great though I didn't really like to read Sean POV because I wanted to know what was happening with Natti and Seth but it was interesting to read what were doing the bad guys.

The Story:
This story for sure doesn' *4.5/5 stars*
Really liked this conclusion!

The Writing:
As always this book was great to read. Maybe it wasn't as easy or fast as the first two but I think that has something to do with my mood and the time I could spend reading.
We have three POVs: Seth, Natti and Sean. Basically that is great though I didn't really like to read Sean POV because I wanted to know what was happening with Natti and Seth but it was interesting to read what were doing the bad guys.

The Story:
This story for sure doesn't give you a minute to rest. There is always something happening, they are in danger or on the run so your attention is always focus in the book for any change.
This didn't leave behind the easy flirt and humour and that was great.
Other thing I'm so happy is that no matter the situation or ages I didn't get frustrated with Natti or Seth. This is quite weird and so valuable so, thank you Kelsey for that.
The end was so good, like unexpected, full of action and emotion. For me a perfect ending.
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The Characters:
Natti and Seth: I'm so happy with these two. As I said before despite of their age they were so mature and not frustrating. Many times authors make childish frustrating characters but this wasn't one. They would do anything for the other, and they knew it, didn't fight it, just such a deep love. They are great.
There was other character I really disliked. You know who I'm talking about if you have read this and if you haven't once you read it you will know.

This was a great trilogy and the ending was just great. If you like YA adventure books with a lot of mythology this is for you. Plus, an amazing romance I wish I had. ...more

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Apr 05, 2015 Kelsey Ketch added it · (Review from the author)

Shelves: young-adult, supernatural, fantasy, egyptian-mythology

Though Son of Set is my favorite, Name of Ra was the most fun to research and write, for a few reasons. The first being that Set, god of chaos, has risen. And getting into his mind was a complicated process. In this novel, you learn a little more about Set's depth. After all, though portrayed as arrogant, he wasn't always considered a dark lord of chaos in Egyptian history. And there is a key story I use in the novel's background, where Ma'at strikes a deal with Set.

Second, I got to dive into Du ...more

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Apr 05, 2015 Sophi Frost rated it it was amazing

This was a superb end to the Descendants of Isis Series. The final novel will keep you on the edge of you seat. This last adventure takes Seth and Natti to the very edge of reality. You will learn what Seth's role is in mystery and how Natti fights to avoid her destiny. And just when you thought that the villains couldn't get nastier, they do, but Karma comes around. Truly a fitting end. Loved it! ...more

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Jul 06, 2015 Elizabeth (Your Ordinary Bookworm) rated it it was amazing

Ahh, soooo excited. Wish it were up for preorder already.

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Jan 14, 2018 books are love rated it really liked it

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Wow what an ending. My only hope is every once in a while we will see a story on how Natti and Seth are doing. Their adventures and lives. A novella or something because these are two characters who defied the odds and went against everyone and fought their way to where they are and fought for their love for one another.

Seth especially fought his way to Natti and what she offered him. She offered him hope, warmth, understanding and love. She was what kep Received in exchange for an honest review.

Wow what an ending. My only hope is every once in a while we will see a story on how Natti and Seth are doing. Their adventures and lives. A novella or something because these are two characters who defied the odds and went against everyone and fought their way to where they are and fought for their love for one another.

Seth especially fought his way to Natti and what she offered him. She offered him hope, warmth, understanding and love. She was what kept him going and wanting to change. He walked away from the Sons of Set to keep Natti safe. He fought his inner beast for her. He protected her, sometimes overprotected, so she could change her fate and end the Sons of Set.

Out of the two Seth is my favorite. He may be overprotective but he was also dealing with alot. He knew his father and what the sons were capable of and was afraid for Natti. Not only that he also knew the fate of Natti and what could happen based on what choices she makes along the way. He struggles with himself to fight the beast and keep the Sons of Set from his mind. Although he does make a mistake in a weak moment and it is a big one it wasn’t done maliciously. He is mischievous, sexy, fun, sweet and willling to sacrifice to keep Natti safe and end the Sons of Set from obtaining what they want.

Natti is strong and stubborn. She also at times you can see her age. She is frustrated and lost. All of this is new and what got to me was no matter what she saw or learned she was still trying to not believe in it. Girl it was glaring at you so you can’t deny any longer. That was what kept her from being my favorite. She sometimes acted like it was all not happening and not wanting to believe. She tried to deny her new fate because it took her away from her life. Once she accepted it, she fought against the evil more. She had Seth by her side offering support and strength and that helped. She also learned to get Seth to tell her everything. Even when Seth was trying not to because he wanted her to be ready before he did or he was protecting her you saw her want his knowledge. Which is good but if your not ready even when you claim you are it’s bad. Sometimes she wasn’t ready because of her denial of what was happening and her desire for normalcy.

There adventure was taut with danger, intrigue and love. You saw them fight against those who wanted them to fail, Set himself, and fight for each other. You can see why Seth was chosen by Isis to protect Natti. He would give up everything including his life for her. Natti would do the same. They fought for one another but also to keep Set from becoming all powerful.

This tale is one you learn mythology from but also see characters grow and love grow as well. You see tough decisions made and love never die only be delayed. Natti and Seth bring us on an adventure of danger and a journey of love that draws you in from the beginning and has you rooting for them to the end. It is well written and in both Natti’s and Set’s view with occasionally a look at Seth’s thoughts. It is Set that creeped me out. Man was that dude dark and just ech. Our story never wanes in excitement and keeping you wanting more. the writing and characters lure you in and never let you go in this wonderful ending that has so many reveals and twists and turns with lots of danger and plenty of love and seeing love sacrifice and win. Just hope we see more of them and this series. ...more

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Dec 17, 2019 Jennifer Jackson rated it it was amazing

Set has risen and time is running out for both Seth and Nattie. Seth is trying to train her to be able to defend herself against an attack which leads to a lesson in spells gone wrong and pinpoints their location for set to find them.

In Set's clutches, they are both held prisoner with their lives depending on finding Ra's true name. To get it they must journey through the portal and to Isis's temple where it is hidden. Only two fates await them, either Seth's death and Nattie by Set's side or w ...more

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Nov 11, 2015 Nancy (The Avid Reader) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kelsey-ketch, paranormal, read-2015, young-adult, read-december-2015, paranormal-romance

I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.

We are back again with Seth and Natti who are on the run and are hiding out from Seth’s father. His father wants Natti for his own. The only reason he wants her is because she is the secret keeper and is the only one who can get him want he truly wants which is the Name of Ra. He wants to raise their God Set from the dead. He wants to have more power than anyone and he also wants control of the whole world but he just might I received a free copy of the book from the author for my honest opinion.

We are back again with Seth and Natti who are on the run and are hiding out from Seth’s father. His father wants Natti for his own. The only reason he wants her is because she is the secret keeper and is the only one who can get him want he truly wants which is the Name of Ra. He wants to raise their God Set from the dead. He wants to have more power than anyone and he also wants control of the whole world but he just might be in for a rude awakening.

Seth has been raised to believe in the God of Set and that he is to obey him no matter what. He has also been taught that he is not to have anything to do with the Daughters of Isis. He is ok with this until one of the daughters moves to his town and starts going to the same school that he does. Seth doesn’t know that she is a Daughter of Isis in the beginning but he does find out before she does so herself. Seth is a very strong and talented young man. He is a very strong charmer. He can make anyone or almost anyone do his will if he so desires. Well with the exception of Natti that is.

Natti doesn’t know anything about being a Daughter of Isis or the Sons of Set. Her family has kept all of that hidden from her, her whole life. When Natti first laid eyes on Seth she was very attractive to him. She did not know that he had any special abilities and that he could literally have any girl he wanted and did well that is except her of course. But it didn’t take her long to figure out what was going on. She found out about his powers and that was why every girl in school hung out with him. Even though she liked Seth she didn’t want anything to do with him because she wasn’t sure if she actually felt want she did or if Seth was using his powers on her like he did with all of the other girls.

When Seth found out what his father had in plan for Natti he took her and left town with her. Seth and Natti both figured out that she was immune to his powers and that he couldn’t make her like him or that she could fight off his powers. Seth gave up everything thing in his life for instance like becoming the leader of the Sons of Set after his father’s reign to keep Natti safe. Seth and Natti fell so hard and deeply in love with each so much so that they would each give their own lives for the other. They would both fight tooth and nail for the other. If they had to die and give up their life to keep the other alive then they would. Seth would do anything for Natti and Natti would do anything for Seth and the world at large. Natti had one great big heart and didn’t have a selfish bone in her body. Natti would never let Seth’s father have his way with her and she would never let him take Seth from her no matter what it cost her.

I have enjoyed reading the Descendants of Isis and I am sad to be leaving Seth and Natti behind. I am going to miss them so much. You know you have read a good book when you start missing the characters long before you get through reading the last book. I am going to miss the love that they both had for each other and the way that they interacted with each other as well. I loved their playfulness. They are two of the best characters that I have read. I hope that we get to see more of Natti and Seth in the future. But if not I hope that Kelsey has more books and stories that is just waiting to be told. I can’t wait to read more of her work and I recommend the Descendants of Isis to anyone who just loves a good book. As the saying goes it is “off the chain.” I loved the world of the Descendants of Isis and want more of it. ...more

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Aug 06, 2015 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it really liked it

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Read in 2015

Thank you to YA Bound Book Tours and author Kelsey Ketch for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

Find this review and more on my blog The Rest Is Still Unwritten!

Name of Ra is the third and final novel in Kelsey Ketch’s Descendants of Isis trilogy and brings the series to a powerful and endlessly exciting conclusion!

After the events of Son of Set, Natti and Seth are on the run. Having rescued the woman he loves from being a sacrifice to the god Set, Se Read in 2015

Thank you to YA Bound Book Tours and author Kelsey Ketch for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

Find this review and more on my blog The Rest Is Still Unwritten!

Name of Ra is the third and final novel in Kelsey Ketch’s Descendants of Isis trilogy and brings the series to a powerful and endlessly exciting conclusion!

After the events of Son of Set, Natti and Seth are on the run. Having rescued the woman he loves from being a sacrifice to the god Set, Seth is keen to keep Natti as far away from the Sons of Set as possible. Yet when Set rises and manages to take Natti prisoner, Seth and Natti find themselves in a race against time, not only to get Natti out of the evil God’s clutches, but to stop Set from discovering Ra’s secret name and obtaining untold power. Trapped as Set’s prisoner, Natti is subjected to the god’s attempts at seduction, and must come to embrace her true destiny, lest she be tricked into becoming Set’s queen and seeing him rule the world…..

I must say, I have enjoyed reading this series and will be sad to see it go. Kelsey Ketch has done a great job weaving together her world, and I’ve enjoyed seeing the story unfold through both Natti and Seth’s eyes. Well written, Descendants of Isis has been a fast paced and exciting series, although a lot of the content wouldn’t be suitable for a younger YA audience due to the sexual themes and situations depicted in the books.

Having been to hell and back, Name of Ra is the final chance for Natti and Seth to stand against Set and stop him from taking control of untold power. Personally I think both Natti and Seth have come a long way in this series; especially Seth who grew up in the Sons of Set who believed women were their playthings and who took what they wanted, when they wanted. It was only through loving Natti that Seth came to realise just how wrong most of his actions were, and I think this really helped shape who he is by the end of this book.

A lot of history comes to light in Name of Ra, and much of what Natti’s mother and Seths ancestors went through fall into place. We discover the meaning behind the prophecies surrounding Natti and finally discover just what Isis meant for her all along. Stakes have never been as high for our two lovers are they are in Name of Ra, and I have to give Kelsey Ketch props—she really makes you feel their desperation. Especially towards the end and once they are in the clutches of Set, considering he has the ability to do unspeakable things to Natti. It’s very powerful to read about, especially when tragedy strikes.

Fast paced, exciting and riveting, Name of Ra is a great way to conclude the series. I’m sad to say goodbye to Natti and Seth, but I’m thrilled with the way Kesley Ketch brings this series to a close and am thoroughly glad I’ve taken the time to read these books!
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Dec 13, 2015 FS Meurinne rated it really liked it

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This is the last book of the trilogy, which I suggest you read them first to understand. In this book Seth, the son of a high priest of Set, knows he is in love with Natti, but being “cursed” because of his situation, he is torn between his loyalties and teachings with what he feels.

Seth needs a bit of magic to restore his powers, while Natti can only gain magic with Seth’s help. Set also wants Natti, so he will make everything to get her. They all get into different situations trying to restor ...more

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Mar 05, 2016 Nadine rated it it was amazing

When the opportunity to review Name of Ra came it was a no brainer, however as it was the third in a series, I actually had to take time to read the first 2 books. Not what I consider a chore and I was done with all 3 in 2 days and left wanting more. I think I had to put the Name of Ra down at 5:30 am and force myself to sleep because I still had work in the morning. Don’t you just hate that having to earn a living gets in the way of a good story?

This is the kind of book I like, good pace, prett ...more

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Apr 09, 2015 Bree Howland rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, mythology, romance

Actual rating 4.5/5

I'm so happy to have the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. Since it was the finale, I was anxious to read it but nervous that I wouldn't get the ending that I was looking for. I was wrong :)
I have to say that this was a very satisfying conclusion. It was believable(as much as mythology can be) and it wrapped up all the loose ends.
My only issue, the reason I docked .5 of a star, is that it seemed to not flow at some points and seemed to be a bit choppy. Howeve ...more

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Nov 04, 2015 Devz Milady rated it really liked it

I was expecting a more lighthearted Egyptian myth-based teen drama.
But this is way way intense.

I applaud Kelsey's imagination and the story lines.
Seth is a hero to like. I really liked his transition and his reasons for the change.

Natti - not so much.
She was kinda weak and always clinging on Seth.
There was not much substance to her nor much thought given to her actions.
She was a wash-out.

Overall: I like this for the creative intense ideas around Egyptian mythology. ...more

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Jan 09, 2016 Beccie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Kelsey did a fabulous job of rounding out this series. I've loved it form the beginning. I love that she took the time to try and make it all seem factual and real. I love the chemistry between Natti and Seth and that I was constantly rooting for the happy ending but not knowing if it would go that way. Great job Kelsey, thank you for the reads =D ...more

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Dec 20, 2016 Louisa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

An awesome conclusion to a great series

Wow another five star read by Kelsey Ketch. The final book has so many twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Highly recommended these series to everyone.

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Kelsey Ketch is a young-adult/new-adult author, who works as a Wildlife Biologist and Data Analysist. During her free time, she can often be found working on her latest work in progress. She also enjoys history, mythology, traveling, and reading.