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Jane Unwrapped
Some tombs should never be opened...
Teen scientist Jane’s latest experiment in living went really wrong. After a fatal accident, Jane becomes the first modern-day mummy—and wakes up in the Egyptian underworld without a heart. With nothing to help her get into paradise, Anubis, the snarky god of embalming, wants to devour her soul. Then again, Anubis is drop-dead gorgeous, so maybe things aren’t so bad after all.
But a mad god offers Jane a way out of the underworld, and she only has to do the impossible—go back in time and steal King Tut’s heart. Well, every experiment has variables which can end in disaster. Between posing as a priestess, trying to murder the young pharaoh, and being followed by Anubis, who can’t seem to decide if he’s going to kiss her or kill her, Jane has to make a choice: Do the logical thing and steal Tut’s heart, or find a way to save them both...Even if it means rebelling against all the gods of Egypt in the process.
This Entangled Teen Crave book contains life in the name of science, the rage of a vengeful god, love against life and death, and swoon-worthy kisses. Warning: you may find yourself wishing that you,too, had died and gone to the Duat.
Teen scientist Jane’s latest experiment in living went really wrong. After a fatal accident, Jane becomes the first modern-day mummy—and wakes up in the Egyptian underworld without a heart. With nothing to help her get into paradise, Anubis, the snarky god of embalming, wants to devour her soul. Then again, Anubis is drop-dead gorgeous, so maybe things aren’t so bad after all.
But a mad god offers Jane a way out of the underworld, and she only has to do the impossible—go back in time and steal King Tut’s heart. Well, every experiment has variables which can end in disaster. Between posing as a priestess, trying to murder the young pharaoh, and being followed by Anubis, who can’t seem to decide if he’s going to kiss her or kill her, Jane has to make a choice: Do the logical thing and steal Tut’s heart, or find a way to save them both...Even if it means rebelling against all the gods of Egypt in the process.
This Entangled Teen Crave book contains life in the name of science, the rage of a vengeful god, love against life and death, and swoon-worthy kisses. Warning: you may find yourself wishing that you,too, had died and gone to the Duat.
290 pages, Paperback
First published October 12, 2015
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Leah Rooper
5 books112 followersLeah and Kate Rooper are sisters who live on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. Ever since they were little, they have loved playing make-believe. Now even as “grown-ups”, they play make-believe every day in the stories they write. When they’re not glued to their laptops, Leah and Kate are both studying Elementary School Education at university.
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October 23, 2015
“You only see beauty because you know it will end,” he says. “No one mourns a midday sun, but a setting sun has a finality to it. It makes you realize you don’t want it to end.”
Jane Unwrapped was a huge surprise.I admit that I never thought I will like it so much. So much that I was itching to stalk the authors immediately after finishing the book and demand a sequel. Self Control is totally needed. Jane Unwrapped is hard to fit into one genre because it has a little bit of everything. And it's amazing how instead of a giant mess because of all the genres combined, Leah and Kate Rooper made the book into a masterpiece! But why read Jane Unwrapped?
First, because of the whole plot. The mythology and its modern take. Thanks to author Rick Riordan, I'm pretty much obsessed right now with mythology whether its greek or roman or in this case, Egyptian. I'm really fascinated with the rich tale and colorful characters. Leah and Kate did an incredible job in weaving the whole story. I was instantly sucked in from the first chapter and my eyes are glued until the end.
Leah and Kate Rooper's characters are all memorable. Their own twist with the original myth characters are just right and great. The heroine, Jane, is someone you'll be rooting for and will end up admiring. A flawed character that will grow up a lot and has an enjoyable monologue. Anubis was amazing! He's all layers and concealed feelings and I enjoyed every chapter when the authors reveals something about him.
The romance was all kinds of sweet and cute. The chemistry between the two main leads was unmistakable! The authors did not do the usual Instalove thing but that just made the pair more likeable and worth shipping. They were explosives together and couldn't be more perfect for each other.
Overall, I can say that Jane Unwrapped is definitely one of the best book ever written this year. This page turner will absolutely make you demand for more and will leave you satisfied! Fresh and vibrant characters with a fast paced plot that is full of intrigue, Jane Unwrapped is not a book that you want to miss!
October 18, 2015
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Let me introduce you to a book you'll be dying to read...
As many of you may be aware, I simply adore all things mythology - especially ancient Egyptian mythology.
So when I was given the opportunity to read & review Jane Unwrapped by Leah and Kate Rooper I just knew that it was the kind of book that I would fall instantly in love with. And I was right! Two pages in and I was already tuning out the outside world, perfectly content to sit down all day with a book that had gripped me with its brilliant characters and unique plot.
It's female protagonist, Jane, was witty, conflicted, and the kind of girl I instantly knew I'd be friends with in real life. Her love of science and quirky facts brought life to the story, making her more than just your average heroine. Her character development shocked me with its rapid but well-thought-out pace - she faced many challenges but emerged triumphant, wearing her emotional and physical scars proudly.
And the book's male protagonist was just as amazing...deadly amazing! Yes, yes, I was very tempted to include a whole array of death puns when discussing the hottie that is Anubis, but I will restrain myself ;)
The Rooper sisters' Anubis is by far one of the best adaptions of a mythological persona I have come across. Anubis was just the right blend of clueless, stoic, and self-righteous ancient god mixed with the adorableness, good looks and sly humour of a YA bad boy. The chemistry between him and Jane was off the charts! They helped each other grow and become better versions of themselves, challenged one another, and made great friends long before romance blossomed.
If you love comedy, romance, time-travelling, and mythology...Jane Unwrapped is definitely for you!
Let me introduce you to a book you'll be dying to read...
As many of you may be aware, I simply adore all things mythology - especially ancient Egyptian mythology.
So when I was given the opportunity to read & review Jane Unwrapped by Leah and Kate Rooper I just knew that it was the kind of book that I would fall instantly in love with. And I was right! Two pages in and I was already tuning out the outside world, perfectly content to sit down all day with a book that had gripped me with its brilliant characters and unique plot.
It's female protagonist, Jane, was witty, conflicted, and the kind of girl I instantly knew I'd be friends with in real life. Her love of science and quirky facts brought life to the story, making her more than just your average heroine. Her character development shocked me with its rapid but well-thought-out pace - she faced many challenges but emerged triumphant, wearing her emotional and physical scars proudly.
And the book's male protagonist was just as amazing...deadly amazing! Yes, yes, I was very tempted to include a whole array of death puns when discussing the hottie that is Anubis, but I will restrain myself ;)
The Rooper sisters' Anubis is by far one of the best adaptions of a mythological persona I have come across. Anubis was just the right blend of clueless, stoic, and self-righteous ancient god mixed with the adorableness, good looks and sly humour of a YA bad boy. The chemistry between him and Jane was off the charts! They helped each other grow and become better versions of themselves, challenged one another, and made great friends long before romance blossomed.
If you love comedy, romance, time-travelling, and mythology...Jane Unwrapped is definitely for you!
October 11, 2015
What an amazing, totally unique tale! I’ve been interested in Egyptian Mythology for many years and to find a story like this is superb! The author obviously enjoys the subject too, weaving a variety of stories about Egyptian gods and goddesses into a thrilling adventure story starring a studious teenage girl.
Jane Ezrael has high expectations and dreams of going to a prestigious university but those daydreams are exactly what distracted her whilst out on a river adventure and that’s what killed her. Seems strange to start a story with the leading lady being killed in the first chapter but in this case it certainly works brilliantly. Jane has signed up to donate organs and her body to science should she die and that’s what happens . . . she becomes part of an important medical investigation which involves her body, minus organs donated to help others, being mummified!
She awakes in the Duat where Anubis, the jackal headed god, awaits to take her heart to be weighed against the feather of truth - but she has no heart as it has been transplanted into someone else. That’s when the adventure really starts as she goes time travelling to see if she can get the heart of Tutankhamen to use instead and so begins a really dramatic adventure, with many names I’d heard of previously from Ancient Egyptian mythology and religion but you really don’t need to know anything about it to enjoy this books as the author includes explanations as part of the story. The character development and exploration throughout the story is excellently crafted.
If you enjoy anything to do with Ancient Egypt, or gods and goddesses not all being good, teenage turmoil, adventurous escapades or any combination of these, you’ll probably also thoroughly enjoy this superb novel. Deliciously dramatic daring escapades, double dealing gods, frightening futures and charismatic characters make this a page turner book to remember that I am very pleased to highly recommend- go unwrap yourself a delightfully different read!
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too for provided an ARC for me to read in exchange for this, my honest review.
Jane Ezrael has high expectations and dreams of going to a prestigious university but those daydreams are exactly what distracted her whilst out on a river adventure and that’s what killed her. Seems strange to start a story with the leading lady being killed in the first chapter but in this case it certainly works brilliantly. Jane has signed up to donate organs and her body to science should she die and that’s what happens . . . she becomes part of an important medical investigation which involves her body, minus organs donated to help others, being mummified!
She awakes in the Duat where Anubis, the jackal headed god, awaits to take her heart to be weighed against the feather of truth - but she has no heart as it has been transplanted into someone else. That’s when the adventure really starts as she goes time travelling to see if she can get the heart of Tutankhamen to use instead and so begins a really dramatic adventure, with many names I’d heard of previously from Ancient Egyptian mythology and religion but you really don’t need to know anything about it to enjoy this books as the author includes explanations as part of the story. The character development and exploration throughout the story is excellently crafted.
If you enjoy anything to do with Ancient Egypt, or gods and goddesses not all being good, teenage turmoil, adventurous escapades or any combination of these, you’ll probably also thoroughly enjoy this superb novel. Deliciously dramatic daring escapades, double dealing gods, frightening futures and charismatic characters make this a page turner book to remember that I am very pleased to highly recommend- go unwrap yourself a delightfully different read!
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too for provided an ARC for me to read in exchange for this, my honest review.
February 6, 2016
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales
Quick & Dirty: This strange tale starts off a bit slow but with the uplifting ending was really worth it. I highly recommend for fans of Egyptian mythology.
Opening Sentence: Adventure is overrated.
The Review:
I absolutely love Egyptian mythology so when I saw I could review Jane Unwrapped I just had to go for it. This story was such a strange tale which I couldn’t decide if I liked it or not in the beginning but I’m one of those readers who are in for the long haul. I’m glad I did. I was surprised by how uplifting and inspirational the ending was after the mostly depressing story.
Jane Ezrael dies and due to some really extreme circumstances and is sent to the Duat. The Duat is the underworld/purgatory of Egyptian mythology. The place that souls are weighed and judged by Anubis. But Jane is missing her heart and Anubis cannot judge her, so he must devour her. Jane is able to stop Anubis with a deal to explore the Duat when she runs into Aten. Aten also makes Jane a deal, if she is able to steal King Tut’s heart then she will be able to enter the Field of Reeds and move on to paradise. If she can’t do that then she will dissolve into dust. Gods are tricky creatures so Aten’s deal does come with an ulterior motive.
After taking Aten’s deal, Jane finds herself in Ancient Egypt with a jackal at her side. Anubis becomes Jane’s protector. He follows her wherever she goes and when she is threatened with death or her jackal, she is taken to King Tut and his retinue. She unwittingly becomes the Priestess of Anubis when it appears that she can speak to Anubis directly (which she can). When Jane accidentally saves King Tut from choking and gaining his heart, she must follow Tut through the desert contemplating ways of how she is going to literally get her hands on his heart.
Jane Ezrael is a scientist. She never lets you forget how scientific her mind works. I really liked this about her character. She was a bit eccentric and for some reason it worked for her. I was surprised by how calm she was with her own death in the beginning. Her scientific mind overruling her emotions so she could discover the Duat. Jane breaks down once which finally shows that she doesn’t only follow her robotic scientific thoughts. She also tries to rationalize her feelings towards Anubis with her vast knowledge of how the human body works.
Anubis doesn’t quite understand why he gave into Jane’s request to study the Duat but when he realizes that Jane is a part of a bigger plan he sticks to her side like glue. Anubis spends much of his time with Jane in his jackal form. He only transforms into human shape when Jane is in trouble. Anubis has gorgeous eyes. I have always been fascinated by Anubis and Egyptian Mythology so I kept rooting for the Anubis and Jane hookup. Anubis does something that is too spoilery to talk about but what he does and the reasoning behind his actions just made me fall for him a bit more.
The writing was a bit stilted and the beginning was a little slow but once Jane starts her mission for King Tut’s heart, I was surprised by the way events played out. I really enjoyed how close the story was to the actual Egyptian mythology stories but the authors were able to twist the stories around to still fit into “history” without actually changing history.
Overall, it was a great debut story for the authors. The thought that went into the story and the ultimately uplifting ending made reading this story worthwhile. Things happen for a reason and Jane learns this. Jane Unwrapped appears to be a standalone story, although it might be fun to see what misadventures Jane would have messing up other historical timelines.
Notable Scene:
Anubis pulls me toward him, hands brushing the sand off my body. He’s a mess, black sand spotting his cheeks and lips.
Slowly, I move my arms, until my palms are flat against his chest, and the sand falls off like sheets of rain.
“Say something,” he says.
I open my mouth to speak but there are no words. I look down at the pool of black sand we sit in, concentrating on the glint of Anubis’s golden belt, weaving its way in and out of the darkness.
The sandstorm has lifted since I first left the palace and now the Nile ripples in the slow breeze.
“W-what. . . did you do?”
“It was a spell to steady the soul,” he says, then: “I didn’t know I could do that.”
I close my eyes. “Can you save me if that happens again?”
“I don’t know.”
I nod a couple times, trying to gather my voice until finally I whisper, “I don’t want to die.”
Anubis’s gaze goes right through me. “You’re already dead.”
FTC Advisory: Entangled Teen provided me with a copy of Jane Unwrapped. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
Quick & Dirty: This strange tale starts off a bit slow but with the uplifting ending was really worth it. I highly recommend for fans of Egyptian mythology.
Opening Sentence: Adventure is overrated.
The Review:
I absolutely love Egyptian mythology so when I saw I could review Jane Unwrapped I just had to go for it. This story was such a strange tale which I couldn’t decide if I liked it or not in the beginning but I’m one of those readers who are in for the long haul. I’m glad I did. I was surprised by how uplifting and inspirational the ending was after the mostly depressing story.
Jane Ezrael dies and due to some really extreme circumstances and is sent to the Duat. The Duat is the underworld/purgatory of Egyptian mythology. The place that souls are weighed and judged by Anubis. But Jane is missing her heart and Anubis cannot judge her, so he must devour her. Jane is able to stop Anubis with a deal to explore the Duat when she runs into Aten. Aten also makes Jane a deal, if she is able to steal King Tut’s heart then she will be able to enter the Field of Reeds and move on to paradise. If she can’t do that then she will dissolve into dust. Gods are tricky creatures so Aten’s deal does come with an ulterior motive.
After taking Aten’s deal, Jane finds herself in Ancient Egypt with a jackal at her side. Anubis becomes Jane’s protector. He follows her wherever she goes and when she is threatened with death or her jackal, she is taken to King Tut and his retinue. She unwittingly becomes the Priestess of Anubis when it appears that she can speak to Anubis directly (which she can). When Jane accidentally saves King Tut from choking and gaining his heart, she must follow Tut through the desert contemplating ways of how she is going to literally get her hands on his heart.
Jane Ezrael is a scientist. She never lets you forget how scientific her mind works. I really liked this about her character. She was a bit eccentric and for some reason it worked for her. I was surprised by how calm she was with her own death in the beginning. Her scientific mind overruling her emotions so she could discover the Duat. Jane breaks down once which finally shows that she doesn’t only follow her robotic scientific thoughts. She also tries to rationalize her feelings towards Anubis with her vast knowledge of how the human body works.
Anubis doesn’t quite understand why he gave into Jane’s request to study the Duat but when he realizes that Jane is a part of a bigger plan he sticks to her side like glue. Anubis spends much of his time with Jane in his jackal form. He only transforms into human shape when Jane is in trouble. Anubis has gorgeous eyes. I have always been fascinated by Anubis and Egyptian Mythology so I kept rooting for the Anubis and Jane hookup. Anubis does something that is too spoilery to talk about but what he does and the reasoning behind his actions just made me fall for him a bit more.
The writing was a bit stilted and the beginning was a little slow but once Jane starts her mission for King Tut’s heart, I was surprised by the way events played out. I really enjoyed how close the story was to the actual Egyptian mythology stories but the authors were able to twist the stories around to still fit into “history” without actually changing history.
Overall, it was a great debut story for the authors. The thought that went into the story and the ultimately uplifting ending made reading this story worthwhile. Things happen for a reason and Jane learns this. Jane Unwrapped appears to be a standalone story, although it might be fun to see what misadventures Jane would have messing up other historical timelines.
Notable Scene:
Anubis pulls me toward him, hands brushing the sand off my body. He’s a mess, black sand spotting his cheeks and lips.
Slowly, I move my arms, until my palms are flat against his chest, and the sand falls off like sheets of rain.
“Say something,” he says.
I open my mouth to speak but there are no words. I look down at the pool of black sand we sit in, concentrating on the glint of Anubis’s golden belt, weaving its way in and out of the darkness.
The sandstorm has lifted since I first left the palace and now the Nile ripples in the slow breeze.
“W-what. . . did you do?”
“It was a spell to steady the soul,” he says, then: “I didn’t know I could do that.”
I close my eyes. “Can you save me if that happens again?”
“I don’t know.”
I nod a couple times, trying to gather my voice until finally I whisper, “I don’t want to die.”
Anubis’s gaze goes right through me. “You’re already dead.”
FTC Advisory: Entangled Teen provided me with a copy of Jane Unwrapped. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
October 13, 2015
I received a free copy of this book by the book's publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
WOW! Just wow! This book had me completely blown away, it wasn't what I expected at all but was amazing all the same.
What first attracted me to this book was the fact it was linked to Ancient Egypt and Mythology. When the ever studious Jane Ezrael is involved in an accident, she sees a jackal... Little does she know the jackal is a God and she is dead. All Jane cared about was going to a prestigous university and had devoted her life to the cause. Can she finally live now she's dead? When she's been given a mission to kill a Pharoah and steal their heart, now she's dead Jane may finally live.
This is such a brilliant adventure with amazing links to Mythology. I've found myself really rooting for Egyptian gods which could never have imagined doing! For a read packed with adventure, history and maybe even a little bit of romance - this is the book for you!
I can definitely recommend reading this superb book! 4/5 stars!
WOW! Just wow! This book had me completely blown away, it wasn't what I expected at all but was amazing all the same.
What first attracted me to this book was the fact it was linked to Ancient Egypt and Mythology. When the ever studious Jane Ezrael is involved in an accident, she sees a jackal... Little does she know the jackal is a God and she is dead. All Jane cared about was going to a prestigous university and had devoted her life to the cause. Can she finally live now she's dead? When she's been given a mission to kill a Pharoah and steal their heart, now she's dead Jane may finally live.
This is such a brilliant adventure with amazing links to Mythology. I've found myself really rooting for Egyptian gods which could never have imagined doing! For a read packed with adventure, history and maybe even a little bit of romance - this is the book for you!
I can definitely recommend reading this superb book! 4/5 stars!
October 7, 2015
Wow! I am totally blown away
This kinda fit with something within in... So many little things that kinda struck me on a personal level...
But overall:
This is a story well told
The world building if awesome sauce!!
And the character building is great
-- makes this a must read in my books!
Review to follow
This kinda fit with something within in... So many little things that kinda struck me on a personal level...
But overall:
This is a story well told
The world building if awesome sauce!!
And the character building is great
-- makes this a must read in my books!
Review to follow
November 13, 2015
I read this when the lovely Kate and Leah Rooper were my mentees in #PitchWars and I can tell you, this story kept me reading until the morning. Once I read it I knew I had to work with them and learn more about Jane and Anubis and King Tut! It's such a fun story with intrigue and excitement and OMG ANUBIS <33 I can NOT wait to read this one again when it comes out!!
You should definitely put this on your TBR ;o)
You should definitely put this on your TBR ;o)
February 10, 2017
Oh. My. Goodness....this book was freaking fantastic! I don't even know where to start...I'm still too starstruck to gather my emotions and coordinate them with coherent words...let me try anyway...
Jane Ezrael died while on a trip to Skutz Falls with her brother, and awakes to find herself in the Duat, without a heart (at first I don't understand why she is without a heart, but all will be revealed once you read this book). This proves to be a problem because without a heart, she has nothing to weigh against the feather of truth. And if she doesn't pass the test of the scales, she won't be able to pass into the Field of Reeds, a.k.a. Paradise. And so begins the journey of Jane Ezrael.
While in the Duat, Jane meets Anubis, the god of embalming. Because she is heartless, Anubis must devour her, but Jane bargains with Anubis to give her one more day before he does, he accepts. While wandering around in the Duat, she meets Aten, the Sun god. Aten strikes a deal with Jane: steal a pharaoh's heart to be weighed against the feather of truth. Ta-da! Problem=solved. Jane is then sent to ancient Egypt, back to King Tut's time.
After reading the synopsis, I couldn't wait to read the book, to see how the authors would execute such an interesting plot. And to say I was not disappointed would be an understatement.
I LIKED...
Besides the entire story? Ha. OK, to be more specific...
THE EGYPTIAN STUFF. I absolutely loved reading about all the Egyptian aspects of this book, from the god/goddesses, to the afterlife and mummification, to the general Egyptian-like feelings that surround it.
THE ALTERNATING PoV's. In most stories I read with alternating PoV's, I easily become confused as to who's narrating if I'm not paying close attention. This book however, I had no problem with it. Getting to read about Anubis' side was awesome and completely amazing.
JANE & ANUBIS' REALTIONSHIP. Gosh, how I loved the scenes when Jane and Anubis had their "moments". It was so beautiful. To see how each event impacted their relationship and made them grow closer together...*swoons* When they weren't bantering back and forth, they truly were a breathtaking couple.
THE FEELS! I love it when a book makes me feel intense emotions such as pain, hurt, happiness, or sadness. And this book definitely did that to me. I found myself crying, and squirming and writhing in agony when harsh words were exchanged between Jane and Anubis because of some silly misunderstanding.
THE THEMES. Throughout the book, Jane feels like she's wasted her life. She's spent almost every waking moment trying to reach her goal: getting into The University of Cambridge. Only to die before reading the letter from Cambridge. But as the story progresses, Jane realises that she's finally living. She discovers the joys and importance of living for the present instead of dwelling in the past, or worrying about the future. Jane also realises that a letter from Cambridge is not as important as she initially thought. That letter does not dictate her life and how she should live it.
I DISLIKED...
JANE'S INDECISIVENESS. I feel that the majority of the book was Jane debating her moral ethnics on taking Tut's heart. I understand that the synopsis did state that Jane would be having trouble deciding, but it revolved around this more than I'd liked.
THE ENDING. This could just be me, but I thought then ending was a bit abrupt, not to mention ambiguous. I'd would have liked to read more on how Anubis and Jane fared after they got back to the Duat. I wasn't quite satisfied with how it ended. I WANT MOOOOOOOOORE!!! Oh well, that's just me being picky.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book (as if you didn't already get that from my previous excitement). I was in the much dreaded reading slump for a long time, and this delightful book made me rediscover my love of reading again. I am forever indebted to this book...I do hope to read more books by these authors soon. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about Egyptian mythology, or just about anything. Because this book is just that marvelous.
***After reading my review, I have realized that my review does this book no justice. The feelings I've had associated to this book are just to great to be explained with mere words, and this book will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Jane Ezrael died while on a trip to Skutz Falls with her brother, and awakes to find herself in the Duat, without a heart (at first I don't understand why she is without a heart, but all will be revealed once you read this book). This proves to be a problem because without a heart, she has nothing to weigh against the feather of truth. And if she doesn't pass the test of the scales, she won't be able to pass into the Field of Reeds, a.k.a. Paradise. And so begins the journey of Jane Ezrael.
While in the Duat, Jane meets Anubis, the god of embalming. Because she is heartless, Anubis must devour her, but Jane bargains with Anubis to give her one more day before he does, he accepts. While wandering around in the Duat, she meets Aten, the Sun god. Aten strikes a deal with Jane: steal a pharaoh's heart to be weighed against the feather of truth. Ta-da! Problem=solved. Jane is then sent to ancient Egypt, back to King Tut's time.
After reading the synopsis, I couldn't wait to read the book, to see how the authors would execute such an interesting plot. And to say I was not disappointed would be an understatement.
I LIKED...
Besides the entire story? Ha. OK, to be more specific...
THE EGYPTIAN STUFF. I absolutely loved reading about all the Egyptian aspects of this book, from the god/goddesses, to the afterlife and mummification, to the general Egyptian-like feelings that surround it.
THE ALTERNATING PoV's. In most stories I read with alternating PoV's, I easily become confused as to who's narrating if I'm not paying close attention. This book however, I had no problem with it. Getting to read about Anubis' side was awesome and completely amazing.
JANE & ANUBIS' REALTIONSHIP. Gosh, how I loved the scenes when Jane and Anubis had their "moments". It was so beautiful. To see how each event impacted their relationship and made them grow closer together...*swoons* When they weren't bantering back and forth, they truly were a breathtaking couple.
THE FEELS! I love it when a book makes me feel intense emotions such as pain, hurt, happiness, or sadness. And this book definitely did that to me. I found myself crying, and squirming and writhing in agony when harsh words were exchanged between Jane and Anubis because of some silly misunderstanding.
THE THEMES. Throughout the book, Jane feels like she's wasted her life. She's spent almost every waking moment trying to reach her goal: getting into The University of Cambridge. Only to die before reading the letter from Cambridge. But as the story progresses, Jane realises that she's finally living. She discovers the joys and importance of living for the present instead of dwelling in the past, or worrying about the future. Jane also realises that a letter from Cambridge is not as important as she initially thought. That letter does not dictate her life and how she should live it.
I DISLIKED...
JANE'S INDECISIVENESS. I feel that the majority of the book was Jane debating her moral ethnics on taking Tut's heart. I understand that the synopsis did state that Jane would be having trouble deciding, but it revolved around this more than I'd liked.
THE ENDING. This could just be me, but I thought then ending was a bit abrupt, not to mention ambiguous. I'd would have liked to read more on how Anubis and Jane fared after they got back to the Duat. I wasn't quite satisfied with how it ended. I WANT MOOOOOOOOORE!!! Oh well, that's just me being picky.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book (as if you didn't already get that from my previous excitement). I was in the much dreaded reading slump for a long time, and this delightful book made me rediscover my love of reading again. I am forever indebted to this book...I do hope to read more books by these authors soon. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about Egyptian mythology, or just about anything. Because this book is just that marvelous.
***After reading my review, I have realized that my review does this book no justice. The feelings I've had associated to this book are just to great to be explained with mere words, and this book will forever hold a special place in my heart.
October 1, 2015
This is a great Young Adult Fantasy book that I've received for review from the publisher. The novel might not speak to some individuals keen on Adult Contemporary, but it sure did to me, and I'm not an immense Young Adult fan.
The storyline:
Jane's an unusual teenager, in the sense that she doesn't look forward to having fun. She's keen on science and she's been dreaming about studying at Cambridge University for a decent amount of time now. One day, when she goes swimming with her brother and some of her brother's friends, she gets into an accident and somehow gets transported into Ancient Egypt.
Here's where she meets Anubis, a god who is famous for his role in the Underworld. The canine deity is known for transporting the souls of pharaohs and of other worthy individuals into a sort of Egyptian paradise. Unfortunately for Jane, her soul was lost somewhere along the way, which is why she's stuck in the Duat, a kind of passage between heaven and hell. She needs to get her soul back as quickly as possible, or she risks being eaten by Anubis.
This book is filled with amazing details on Ancient Egypt in general and on its religious system in particular. Featuring some of the most popular pharaohs and ancients gods, the novel's a winner when it comes to spontaneity, character development and surprise. I am a huge fan of anything regarding Ancient Egypt, so that's why I found the book to be most enjoyable.
Aside from the positive things that I had to say about it, there were some minor details that I didn't necessarily appreciate. At times, I got the feeling that all of the elements of the action somehow fit too well. While the interaction between the characters is by all means natural, I occasionally had the feeling that some of the lines were a bit predictable.
In spite of her scientific background, Jane's a somewhat vulnerable little girl that needs the assistance of an underworld god in order to survive in Ancient Egypt, which yet again is understandable, but somewhat unlikely. In fact, when she's transported to Egypt and starts interacting with actual ancient Egyptians, she finds that she knows little to no history. This was difficult for me to grasp, because most people keen on science will know a thing or two about ancient history, particularly if they did well in school - which Jane sure did, according to her background and to the statements of her brother.
All in all, this is a 5-star read for people who are interested in being immersed in the world of Ancient Egypt. It's also a cool read for teenagers, considering the age of the main character.
*This is an honest review. I received a copy from the publisher. / Review also posted on NetGalley.
The storyline:
Jane's an unusual teenager, in the sense that she doesn't look forward to having fun. She's keen on science and she's been dreaming about studying at Cambridge University for a decent amount of time now. One day, when she goes swimming with her brother and some of her brother's friends, she gets into an accident and somehow gets transported into Ancient Egypt.
Here's where she meets Anubis, a god who is famous for his role in the Underworld. The canine deity is known for transporting the souls of pharaohs and of other worthy individuals into a sort of Egyptian paradise. Unfortunately for Jane, her soul was lost somewhere along the way, which is why she's stuck in the Duat, a kind of passage between heaven and hell. She needs to get her soul back as quickly as possible, or she risks being eaten by Anubis.
This book is filled with amazing details on Ancient Egypt in general and on its religious system in particular. Featuring some of the most popular pharaohs and ancients gods, the novel's a winner when it comes to spontaneity, character development and surprise. I am a huge fan of anything regarding Ancient Egypt, so that's why I found the book to be most enjoyable.
Aside from the positive things that I had to say about it, there were some minor details that I didn't necessarily appreciate. At times, I got the feeling that all of the elements of the action somehow fit too well. While the interaction between the characters is by all means natural, I occasionally had the feeling that some of the lines were a bit predictable.
In spite of her scientific background, Jane's a somewhat vulnerable little girl that needs the assistance of an underworld god in order to survive in Ancient Egypt, which yet again is understandable, but somewhat unlikely. In fact, when she's transported to Egypt and starts interacting with actual ancient Egyptians, she finds that she knows little to no history. This was difficult for me to grasp, because most people keen on science will know a thing or two about ancient history, particularly if they did well in school - which Jane sure did, according to her background and to the statements of her brother.
All in all, this is a 5-star read for people who are interested in being immersed in the world of Ancient Egypt. It's also a cool read for teenagers, considering the age of the main character.
*This is an honest review. I received a copy from the publisher. / Review also posted on NetGalley.
September 23, 2015
Jane Unwrapped was a breath of fresh YA air. Following Jane on her journey through ancient Egypt kept me on the edge of my seat and constantly wanting more. I honestly read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down.
I loved the character development and mystery surrounding Jane’s time in the Duat and the confusion behind her not having a heart. I also loved that Jane was a science nerd. All of her science-y metaphors throughout brought a smile to my face. And, let’s not forget about the brooding and mysterious God, Anubis, for being wonderfully complex throughout.
Leah and Kate Rooper took time to make sure their characters and setting were factually accurate and the hard work showed—I personally had never learned much about Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, and I was happy to find that my research after finishing the book matched up well with the novel. Jane Unwrapped is like Percy Jackson for Egyptian Mythology. My only complaint is that I wanted to explore this world for longer.
Fact: Jane Unwrapped brings an exciting new voice and adventure to the realm of YA lit.
Hypothesis: Jane’s story will enter the hearts of many.
Experiment: GO AND READ IT FOR PETE’S SAKE!
Conclusion: 5/5 stars.
Find my full video review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT_9_...
I loved the character development and mystery surrounding Jane’s time in the Duat and the confusion behind her not having a heart. I also loved that Jane was a science nerd. All of her science-y metaphors throughout brought a smile to my face. And, let’s not forget about the brooding and mysterious God, Anubis, for being wonderfully complex throughout.
Leah and Kate Rooper took time to make sure their characters and setting were factually accurate and the hard work showed—I personally had never learned much about Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, and I was happy to find that my research after finishing the book matched up well with the novel. Jane Unwrapped is like Percy Jackson for Egyptian Mythology. My only complaint is that I wanted to explore this world for longer.
Fact: Jane Unwrapped brings an exciting new voice and adventure to the realm of YA lit.
Hypothesis: Jane’s story will enter the hearts of many.
Experiment: GO AND READ IT FOR PETE’S SAKE!
Conclusion: 5/5 stars.
Find my full video review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT_9_...
October 14, 2015
Such a fantastic book! I enjoyed it so much, loved this world, and these characters!
October 21, 2018
A really unique concept and interesting characters, but this one just wasn't a home run for me.
Jane has died and finds herself without a heart after becoming the first modern mummy. She wakes up in the Egyptian underworld. There she meets the God Anubis and another God who challenges her to steal King Tut's heart so she can leave.
I really liked learning more about the Egyptian mythology and seeing Jane's growth as she struggles with her death and what to do next.
The plot did feel a little jumbled, though, and I didn't feel like the romance between Jane and Anubis came through clearly.
Overall a nice read if you are looking for something different than the typical YA romance.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.
Jane has died and finds herself without a heart after becoming the first modern mummy. She wakes up in the Egyptian underworld. There she meets the God Anubis and another God who challenges her to steal King Tut's heart so she can leave.
I really liked learning more about the Egyptian mythology and seeing Jane's growth as she struggles with her death and what to do next.
The plot did feel a little jumbled, though, and I didn't feel like the romance between Jane and Anubis came through clearly.
Overall a nice read if you are looking for something different than the typical YA romance.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.
June 13, 2019
I was hooked from the start (no pun intended!)
The premise was intriguing, the story is well-written, and I had a lot of fun with it! King Tut was definitely not what I expected, and Anubis and his wisecracks cracked me up. :)
I couldn't put the book down, it kept me up waaaay past my bedtime...
(And I loved how the story was resolved!)
The premise was intriguing, the story is well-written, and I had a lot of fun with it! King Tut was definitely not what I expected, and Anubis and his wisecracks cracked me up. :)
I couldn't put the book down, it kept me up waaaay past my bedtime...
(And I loved how the story was resolved!)
May 2, 2018
The only reason I read this book is, because I bought it by accident. it doesn't even deserve the one star, It is s the most stupid unentertaining Book in a long time. it wasn't worth my 45 minutes. I do not recommend at all
November 6, 2018
What a fun adventure; so unique and compelling. Lurved it! I need more of this in my life...way more!
Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
May 3, 2019
ugh - abandoned at 13% - too much jumping around! I'm not that familiar with Egyptian folklore and the book didn't help increase my background knowledge. First time I've returned a kindle book for a refund.
January 28, 2019
I would have given this 4 stars, but I didn't like the ending very much. Jane's future was uncertain. Will Anubis be able to save her?
June 30, 2025
a bit out there in plot, but a fun YA read! there wasn't the swoon worthy romance from their other books, but I was still rooting for Jane and Anubis to end up together!
October 12, 2015
Received from entangled crave for a honest review.
This is a really creative and fun book. It’s the first time I had ever seen this type of plot and concept. At times I felt for Jane especially since she never really lived in life so all these new feelings, emotions, and interactions are all new to her. Anubis I was surprised I felt for and cheered for him to get the girl. King Tut I was on the fence about.
So let’s break this down:
Story Concept and Plot: Pretty creative and definitely original. Love all the science references. Jane breaking social issues and what is going down into the scientific method and even her putting her feelings into chemical reactions funny. But overall the idea of a girl dying and finding her way to Anubis but also needing to go to the Time of King Tut because of a silly gods but only living now after she is dead and falling in love with a god who is struggling with his own demons and his feelings for her. Along the way we see Jane find her voice and begin to live truly live beyond science and enjoy her adventures. Really quirky and creative. You smile throughout as she goes from really not living in life and now having a life full of adventure, some danger, love, and struggling with her conscience. Well written and engrosses you into the story
Characters: Likeable. Jane with her indecision sometimes will drive you a wee bit batty but overall wonderful. Each character is real in their portrayal. Her brother I felt for as we first saw him but over time we get to see who he became and how Jane’s life affected him.
Jane was innocent and sweet. She learned along the way that life is meant to be explored and not one in which one moment will define you. She gets a voice and confidence but also finds love along the way.
Anubis-loved him. He was snarky and fun but also we see him struggle and find himself in who he is. He finds love and fights for it. He struggles with his feelings for Jane at first but realizes that she makes him better. His journey with Jane has him see who he really is.
King tut: starts out as a arrogant boy but over time you see who he really is. See why he made the decisions he did and his devotion and love for his people.
Aten, Nephrytes and Huremheb: so don’t like. Aten is a snake in the grass and his revenge is so not good. Nephyrtes she is mad. And seriously wins bad mom of the year. Her selfishness is her downfall for me as is Huremhebs. These are the characters you love to hate.
Overall: A well written, fun quirky book with a original storyline that brings the story to life with likeable characters that engross you in their adventures, feelings and struggles.
This is a really creative and fun book. It’s the first time I had ever seen this type of plot and concept. At times I felt for Jane especially since she never really lived in life so all these new feelings, emotions, and interactions are all new to her. Anubis I was surprised I felt for and cheered for him to get the girl. King Tut I was on the fence about.
So let’s break this down:
Story Concept and Plot: Pretty creative and definitely original. Love all the science references. Jane breaking social issues and what is going down into the scientific method and even her putting her feelings into chemical reactions funny. But overall the idea of a girl dying and finding her way to Anubis but also needing to go to the Time of King Tut because of a silly gods but only living now after she is dead and falling in love with a god who is struggling with his own demons and his feelings for her. Along the way we see Jane find her voice and begin to live truly live beyond science and enjoy her adventures. Really quirky and creative. You smile throughout as she goes from really not living in life and now having a life full of adventure, some danger, love, and struggling with her conscience. Well written and engrosses you into the story
Characters: Likeable. Jane with her indecision sometimes will drive you a wee bit batty but overall wonderful. Each character is real in their portrayal. Her brother I felt for as we first saw him but over time we get to see who he became and how Jane’s life affected him.
Jane was innocent and sweet. She learned along the way that life is meant to be explored and not one in which one moment will define you. She gets a voice and confidence but also finds love along the way.
Anubis-loved him. He was snarky and fun but also we see him struggle and find himself in who he is. He finds love and fights for it. He struggles with his feelings for Jane at first but realizes that she makes him better. His journey with Jane has him see who he really is.
King tut: starts out as a arrogant boy but over time you see who he really is. See why he made the decisions he did and his devotion and love for his people.
Aten, Nephrytes and Huremheb: so don’t like. Aten is a snake in the grass and his revenge is so not good. Nephyrtes she is mad. And seriously wins bad mom of the year. Her selfishness is her downfall for me as is Huremhebs. These are the characters you love to hate.
Overall: A well written, fun quirky book with a original storyline that brings the story to life with likeable characters that engross you in their adventures, feelings and struggles.
October 14, 2015
Jane Unwrapped is a unique, stand-alone novel that pulled me in from the very first page. Wow! I fell in love with this book and its characters, the setting, the mythology, and just the story all the way around. I really didn't expect to love it the way I did, but it just turned out to be so much more than the summary indicated it would be.
I wasn't sure I was going to like Jane at first because she's one of those characters that has a lot of internal scientific processing going on in her head which I usually have trouble relating too since I'm very unscientific. It didn't take long, however, before this became less an issue for me and more of a cute quirk. Jane is stuck in an impossible situation. She dies and finds herself in the Egyptian underworld with the god of embalming, Anubis...who just happens to be a gorgeous guy who has spent way too long alone. But her problem is that she is being mummified back in her own time, and done so incorrectly so that she has no heart, and therefore can't enter paradise. In an effort to earn her way into paradise, another god gives her the task of going to ancient Egypt and stealing the heart of an evil Pharaoh's heart. The evil Pharaoh? Tutenkhamen.
There was a lot of excellent conflict in this story, because as she gets to know the famous King Tut, her mission isn't, and cannot be, as simple as she'd thought it would be. No one around her is what she expected, and then there's the complication of Anubis following along to "help" her. Anubis complicates matters because while he appears most of the time as a jackel with golden eyes, every now and then, he appears to Jane as that gorgeous guy that I just fell in love with.
This story was rich with mythological detail about Egypt, embalming, the gods, and one of the most famous Pharaoh's in history who has always been shrouded in mystery. I loved the mythology, loved learning about King Tut, loved Jane's, Tut's, and Anubis' conflicts within the story, and loved, loved, loved the romance. It wasn't rushed, was a little unexpected, and was just absolutely perfect.
This story really pulled me in and had me reading furiously into the late hours of the night. The pacing was fast and perfect. The writing was exciting, and the story was a perfect adventure with twists and turns I didn't expect, and an ending that was just perfect. Read this story!!
I wasn't sure I was going to like Jane at first because she's one of those characters that has a lot of internal scientific processing going on in her head which I usually have trouble relating too since I'm very unscientific. It didn't take long, however, before this became less an issue for me and more of a cute quirk. Jane is stuck in an impossible situation. She dies and finds herself in the Egyptian underworld with the god of embalming, Anubis...who just happens to be a gorgeous guy who has spent way too long alone. But her problem is that she is being mummified back in her own time, and done so incorrectly so that she has no heart, and therefore can't enter paradise. In an effort to earn her way into paradise, another god gives her the task of going to ancient Egypt and stealing the heart of an evil Pharaoh's heart. The evil Pharaoh? Tutenkhamen.
There was a lot of excellent conflict in this story, because as she gets to know the famous King Tut, her mission isn't, and cannot be, as simple as she'd thought it would be. No one around her is what she expected, and then there's the complication of Anubis following along to "help" her. Anubis complicates matters because while he appears most of the time as a jackel with golden eyes, every now and then, he appears to Jane as that gorgeous guy that I just fell in love with.
This story was rich with mythological detail about Egypt, embalming, the gods, and one of the most famous Pharaoh's in history who has always been shrouded in mystery. I loved the mythology, loved learning about King Tut, loved Jane's, Tut's, and Anubis' conflicts within the story, and loved, loved, loved the romance. It wasn't rushed, was a little unexpected, and was just absolutely perfect.
This story really pulled me in and had me reading furiously into the late hours of the night. The pacing was fast and perfect. The writing was exciting, and the story was a perfect adventure with twists and turns I didn't expect, and an ending that was just perfect. Read this story!!
October 13, 2015
Overall Stars: 4 STARS
Magic
Egypt
Science meets Mythology: which will prevail..
Fluorine uranium carbon potassium. Jane's experiment really went wrong this time. After a fatal accident, teen scientist Jane becomes the first modern-day...mummy. Waking up in the Egyptian underworld without a heart certainly isn't the best--especially when it means Anubis, god of embalming, has to devour her soul. Yuck. But when Jane meets the drop-dead gorgeous god, suddenly she's thinking this might not be the worst thing to happen. And then she is pushed to do the impossible--just time-travel and kill King Tut. Well, every experiment has variables which can end in disaster... Jane just wishes she could decide whether she wants to strangle Anubis or kiss him. (Amazon Blurb)
At one point in our lives, we’ve studied the Egyptian Gods and whether or not they captivated our attention for longer than the time frame of the history portion dedicated to it, it is while we read Leah and Kate Rooper’s novel that you realize how fascinating that history portion could have been. This is a new concept for me, one where a link is created between an Egyptian God, Anubis, and Jane, a genuine scientist that would rather spend her days catching up on different aspects of science, even if she already knows it. The dynamic is different, you’d think at first a young adult novel along the lines of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson’s and the Olympians series and the Heroes of Olympus series, only to realize that there is something more, or the possibility of more, and captivates your attention so that when you lay your kindle or book down, all you see is a replay of what you just read. Then you have no choice, you count the hours and minutes until you can read some more and find out why history is fascinating. As you can imagine, I loved this novel written by this duo, making realistic, tangible and human the gods that I’ve spent years studying in school and then in later schooling; it is, quite frankly, a recommended read for readers wanting to immerse themselves in the past and watching the change from someone no one thought possible.
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**
Magic
Egypt
Science meets Mythology: which will prevail..
Fluorine uranium carbon potassium. Jane's experiment really went wrong this time. After a fatal accident, teen scientist Jane becomes the first modern-day...mummy. Waking up in the Egyptian underworld without a heart certainly isn't the best--especially when it means Anubis, god of embalming, has to devour her soul. Yuck. But when Jane meets the drop-dead gorgeous god, suddenly she's thinking this might not be the worst thing to happen. And then she is pushed to do the impossible--just time-travel and kill King Tut. Well, every experiment has variables which can end in disaster... Jane just wishes she could decide whether she wants to strangle Anubis or kiss him. (Amazon Blurb)
At one point in our lives, we’ve studied the Egyptian Gods and whether or not they captivated our attention for longer than the time frame of the history portion dedicated to it, it is while we read Leah and Kate Rooper’s novel that you realize how fascinating that history portion could have been. This is a new concept for me, one where a link is created between an Egyptian God, Anubis, and Jane, a genuine scientist that would rather spend her days catching up on different aspects of science, even if she already knows it. The dynamic is different, you’d think at first a young adult novel along the lines of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson’s and the Olympians series and the Heroes of Olympus series, only to realize that there is something more, or the possibility of more, and captivates your attention so that when you lay your kindle or book down, all you see is a replay of what you just read. Then you have no choice, you count the hours and minutes until you can read some more and find out why history is fascinating. As you can imagine, I loved this novel written by this duo, making realistic, tangible and human the gods that I’ve spent years studying in school and then in later schooling; it is, quite frankly, a recommended read for readers wanting to immerse themselves in the past and watching the change from someone no one thought possible.
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Kathleen for Alpha Book Club**
August 10, 2016
This was a fun and quick read. I really enjoyed the Egyptian aspect of this book. I have always been fascinated with the history of Egypt, and I loved how this book gave an inside look into ancient Egypt. The authors did a nice job of describing what the world would have been like back in those times. The main reason why I enjoyed this book was because of the Egypt setting.
I thought the romance in this book was cute, but I wish there would have been more development of the relationship. It seemed a little too sudden that they gained feelings for each other. That being said, I did enjoy most of the romantic moments in this book, even if it was a little rushed.
Jane was an interesting main character. I loved how smart she was, especially in the science department. Her knowledge got her out of a lot of sticky situations. However, she was completely oblivious to a lot of things that I felt like she should have realized since she was so smart. She was also very indecisive and immature, which got on my nerves. Tut was a character I never really understood. I was excited that he was included in this book, but I just didn't like him. I couldn't even understand why Jane liked him. He was just a nuisance in my opinion. My favorite character of the book was Anubis. He was snarky, smart, and attractive. I couldn't help but like his character.
Overall, I did enjoy this book. It was a fun and unique story. I would recommend this book to someone who likes YA and ancient Egypt.
3.5 / 5 Fangs
*This ebook was given to me in exchange for a honest review. *
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I thought the romance in this book was cute, but I wish there would have been more development of the relationship. It seemed a little too sudden that they gained feelings for each other. That being said, I did enjoy most of the romantic moments in this book, even if it was a little rushed.
Jane was an interesting main character. I loved how smart she was, especially in the science department. Her knowledge got her out of a lot of sticky situations. However, she was completely oblivious to a lot of things that I felt like she should have realized since she was so smart. She was also very indecisive and immature, which got on my nerves. Tut was a character I never really understood. I was excited that he was included in this book, but I just didn't like him. I couldn't even understand why Jane liked him. He was just a nuisance in my opinion. My favorite character of the book was Anubis. He was snarky, smart, and attractive. I couldn't help but like his character.
Overall, I did enjoy this book. It was a fun and unique story. I would recommend this book to someone who likes YA and ancient Egypt.
3.5 / 5 Fangs
*This ebook was given to me in exchange for a honest review. *
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September 26, 2015
Jane Unwrapped!!! First things first: I received an ARC through NetGalley.
The book comes out october 12th, so if it's something you are interested in, you should check it out.
At the moment fantasy books are a total hit or miss for me, mainly because things get dragged out to the point were I'm just not interested anymore or the whole fantasy stuff gets overpowered by the undying love of two people who just met.
But this book. I really loved it.
The story is super original. I love the Egypt aspects and the gods and pharaohs. It's just super interesting to me and I liked how it all was written in this story. It was really enjoyable.
The characters were really great. I liked Jane just fine. It was her decision making and going through with them, that really drove me crazy from time to time. (Spoiler coming!!!!) I get that killing someone is hard and I have to say that I'm glad she didn't do it. But the third time she decided to kill Tut and in the last second she didn't go through with it, things got pretty old. But I loved her journey through this whole story and how she dealt with things and how she grew.
But the character that I really loved and that was my absolute favorite is Anubis. In the beginning I was kinda meh but when he slowly started to care for Jane and helped her out and everything. It was wonderful.
The romance part was there. Of course. But for me it didn't feel like it took away too much from the whole story itself. It was there but it was okay.
I really liked the writing and thought it was very good. The ending though. I don't know. I feel like it was a bit rushed. I mean, I liked the way that Jane got closure with her family and how she knew it would still hurt for a while but how she was ready to move on. But there was something missing?! I can't even really explain it, it just felt a bit off to me.
The book comes out october 12th, so if it's something you are interested in, you should check it out.
At the moment fantasy books are a total hit or miss for me, mainly because things get dragged out to the point were I'm just not interested anymore or the whole fantasy stuff gets overpowered by the undying love of two people who just met.
But this book. I really loved it.
The story is super original. I love the Egypt aspects and the gods and pharaohs. It's just super interesting to me and I liked how it all was written in this story. It was really enjoyable.
The characters were really great. I liked Jane just fine. It was her decision making and going through with them, that really drove me crazy from time to time. (Spoiler coming!!!!) I get that killing someone is hard and I have to say that I'm glad she didn't do it. But the third time she decided to kill Tut and in the last second she didn't go through with it, things got pretty old. But I loved her journey through this whole story and how she dealt with things and how she grew.
But the character that I really loved and that was my absolute favorite is Anubis. In the beginning I was kinda meh but when he slowly started to care for Jane and helped her out and everything. It was wonderful.
The romance part was there. Of course. But for me it didn't feel like it took away too much from the whole story itself. It was there but it was okay.
I really liked the writing and thought it was very good. The ending though. I don't know. I feel like it was a bit rushed. I mean, I liked the way that Jane got closure with her family and how she knew it would still hurt for a while but how she was ready to move on. But there was something missing?! I can't even really explain it, it just felt a bit off to me.
October 29, 2015
Originally posted at Revenge of the Feels
Rating: 4½ stars
Jane Unwrapped is an extremely unique fantasy novel! There have been so many books with Greek mythology, and I’ve read quite a few of them, but reading a romance story with the Egyptian mythology is definitely a first for me!
One thing about Jane Unwrapped, is that I find myself hating, loving, and shipping the characters in the story simultaneously! One moment I am rooting for Jane and Anubis, or Jane and King Tut, the other moment I’m wondering why Anubis or King Tut did what they did.
It’s all so mysterious! Once you start Jane Unwrapped, the only thing you want to do is to continue turning the next page, no matter how many times you tell yourself, “I will stop at this chapter”!
One of the most wonderful (and painful) part of the story, is that its plot will leave you guessing for more! Literally. I had to guess whether Anubis and Tut have feelings for Jane… Okay wait, let me rephrase that. Both of them do feel something for Jane, but whether or not that feeling is mutually pleasant…or UNPLEASANT, that is something for the readers to find out!
What I love about Jane Unwrapped…is that it leaves me guessing at every page I read! This is truly an exciting novel to read and I find it hard to believe that this is the authors’ debut novel! I am definitely looking forward to more novels from Leah and Kate Rooper!
Highly recommended for those who would love a mythology fantasy story!
*Thank you to Entangled Publishing LLC for providing me with an eARC via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
Rating: 4½ stars
Jane Unwrapped is an extremely unique fantasy novel! There have been so many books with Greek mythology, and I’ve read quite a few of them, but reading a romance story with the Egyptian mythology is definitely a first for me!
One thing about Jane Unwrapped, is that I find myself hating, loving, and shipping the characters in the story simultaneously! One moment I am rooting for Jane and Anubis, or Jane and King Tut, the other moment I’m wondering why Anubis or King Tut did what they did.
It’s all so mysterious! Once you start Jane Unwrapped, the only thing you want to do is to continue turning the next page, no matter how many times you tell yourself, “I will stop at this chapter”!
One of the most wonderful (and painful) part of the story, is that its plot will leave you guessing for more! Literally. I had to guess whether Anubis and Tut have feelings for Jane… Okay wait, let me rephrase that. Both of them do feel something for Jane, but whether or not that feeling is mutually pleasant…or UNPLEASANT, that is something for the readers to find out!
What I love about Jane Unwrapped…is that it leaves me guessing at every page I read! This is truly an exciting novel to read and I find it hard to believe that this is the authors’ debut novel! I am definitely looking forward to more novels from Leah and Kate Rooper!
Highly recommended for those who would love a mythology fantasy story!
*Thank you to Entangled Publishing LLC for providing me with an eARC via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
October 13, 2015
So we all know that I totally pick books based on the titles and covers. So when I heard about this one I was like "YAAAASSSSSS a mummy book!!! Love it." I am really glad that I did pick this one. It was a little out of the norm and it held my attention. If I had not had a ton of stuff going on this month I think I would have gotten through this book in a day. I was busy so it took like 3 days.
I love Greek mythology and when I was little I loved King Tut. I have never really paid attention to Egyptian mythology but from what I read in this book it is interesting. Jane was an interesting character. She basically lived her life for her future, never enjoying anything in the present. When she dies, she realizes all that she missed. At first you think that Anubis is a jerk and you don't really like him. As the book goes along you see that he is really a great, caring and fair god. At first I really liked Tut but then I started to dislike him. I was very back and forth on him.
All in all I think that if you like mythology, with a little romance and mystery this book is for you. I liked watching all the characters grow. I am giving this book 4.5 stars out of 5. Go get it!!!
October 23, 2015
Got an ARC from Net Galley.
Thanks Entangled.
The title did get my attention and I do like the cover but I had a hard time reading this book. The start just didn't seem like the start of a book to me. It goes from Jane being in the water to another scene at a museum without really explaining what was going on before jerking back to her.
I don't really like Jane. This story just didn't click with me. I read about eleven percent before I put it down. I picked it up again later and made it a bit further. The story just doesn't really make all that much sense. It sounds interesting but it just doesn't speak to me.
I decided to stop reading it because I don't want to force myself to read a book that isn't for me. I made it about twenty-nine percent of the way through. I think it would have been better for me if I knew a bit more about Jane before things go crazy for her. I did enjoy the writing but the story just wasn't for me.
http://www.ficgal.com/book-club/jane-...
Thanks Entangled.
The title did get my attention and I do like the cover but I had a hard time reading this book. The start just didn't seem like the start of a book to me. It goes from Jane being in the water to another scene at a museum without really explaining what was going on before jerking back to her.
I don't really like Jane. This story just didn't click with me. I read about eleven percent before I put it down. I picked it up again later and made it a bit further. The story just doesn't really make all that much sense. It sounds interesting but it just doesn't speak to me.
I decided to stop reading it because I don't want to force myself to read a book that isn't for me. I made it about twenty-nine percent of the way through. I think it would have been better for me if I knew a bit more about Jane before things go crazy for her. I did enjoy the writing but the story just wasn't for me.
http://www.ficgal.com/book-club/jane-...
October 19, 2015
I loved this book - I couldn't put it down.
Jane Unwrapped a unique spin on a fresh topic - Ancient Egypt/Egyptian Mythology. I was completely drawn in from the first page to the last. I particularly loved the moral dilemmas that the protagonist, Jane struggles with throughout. I also really enjoyed Anubis. I couldn't help but fall for him a little myself!
Several scenes impressed me so much that I had to go back and re-read them immediately. They could have turned out feeling creepy or odd but were written so beautifully.
This book is a solid debut for Leah and Kate, that doesn't disappoint. I look forward to reading whatever they write next.
Jane Unwrapped a unique spin on a fresh topic - Ancient Egypt/Egyptian Mythology. I was completely drawn in from the first page to the last. I particularly loved the moral dilemmas that the protagonist, Jane struggles with throughout. I also really enjoyed Anubis. I couldn't help but fall for him a little myself!
Several scenes impressed me so much that I had to go back and re-read them immediately. They could have turned out feeling creepy or odd but were written so beautifully.
This book is a solid debut for Leah and Kate, that doesn't disappoint. I look forward to reading whatever they write next.
December 12, 2015
This book has everything- romance, action, adventure- all weaved into a modern day 'retelling'. Being a huge Percy Jackson fan it was great to find a book that had the same sort of idea (ancient gods in modern day) but more YA and to my current taste (Don't worry I still love Percy!). My only reason for 4 stars vs 5 stars is that the ending did not give me as much closure as I would have liked. This is a personal preference though. It did not detract from the novel and wrapped it up nicely but I just wanted a little more (Then again I always seem to want a little more).
See my full Review HERE
See my full Review HERE
August 5, 2017
Fluoride, Uranium, Carbon, Potassium! This book came out of left field and wowed me.
Jane's a bit of geek who dies too young and has donated her body to science. Little does she expect for that body to be turned into a mummy for research and for her soul to be sent to the Duat. Or that they would leave her without a heart to be weighed and essentially stuck to be devoured by Anubis. Unless she can steal a heart.
I shockingly loved this book! Jane is quirky and Anubis is broodingly hot. It was in turns emotional and funny. I loved the journey she went through and I would love to read more!!! That ending about killed me!
Jane's a bit of geek who dies too young and has donated her body to science. Little does she expect for that body to be turned into a mummy for research and for her soul to be sent to the Duat. Or that they would leave her without a heart to be weighed and essentially stuck to be devoured by Anubis. Unless she can steal a heart.
I shockingly loved this book! Jane is quirky and Anubis is broodingly hot. It was in turns emotional and funny. I loved the journey she went through and I would love to read more!!! That ending about killed me!
April 13, 2022
What I liked:
The Characters– Jane, Anubis, and Tut were all great characters. Jane had a great character arc and I loved her geekiness. Tut was an interesting and complex character that had flaws and strengths. It was so cool to have a fleshed out Anubis
The Mythology– Egyptian Myths have some crazy stories and fun characters, this book was extra fun for that reason.
The Writing– I loved the duel points of view, the reader got to see both Anubis’s and Jane’s thoughts.
Link the the review on my blog: https://radiantreadingreviews.wordpre...
The Characters– Jane, Anubis, and Tut were all great characters. Jane had a great character arc and I loved her geekiness. Tut was an interesting and complex character that had flaws and strengths. It was so cool to have a fleshed out Anubis
The Mythology– Egyptian Myths have some crazy stories and fun characters, this book was extra fun for that reason.
The Writing– I loved the duel points of view, the reader got to see both Anubis’s and Jane’s thoughts.
Link the the review on my blog: https://radiantreadingreviews.wordpre...
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