Theodosia Throckmorten spends most of her time alone among the artifacts at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities. But she stays at the
museum because she has been blessed, or cursed, with the ability to sense Egyptian
curses still clinging to the ancient artifacts. Using this sixth sense,
Theodosia researches ways to counteract the curses so that the artifacts are
safe for her father, the head curator, and the museum employees. While working
on some cursed artifacts, she uncovers a secret society called the Serpents of
Chaos. Their purpose is to use the power of cursed Egyptian artifacts to create
a world war. It’s up to Theodosia and her keen magical senses to thwart the
Serpents of Chaos’ efforts.
LaFevers creates an incredibly smart, sophisticated protagonist
in Theodosia Throckmorten. Theodosia’s intelligence and gut-feelings drive her
to be a quiet heroine at her father’s museum. But along with her long days counteracting
black magic at the museum—while only surviving on jelly sandwiches—Theodosia also
takes to the streets of London to find her needed cures. It’s here that LaFevers takes readers to a
dark, sinister side of London where Egyptian magic threatens Theodosia and her
family. This page-turning adventure can be a great introduction to Egyptian culture
for young readers.
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