Episode #135 - When You Need a Pharoah

On Prophecy Radio episode #135, Karen and Kristen keep chugging right along with The Red Pyramid by discussing chapters 25 and 26! They also talk about Graci Kim’s new release, Dreamslinger and check in on April’s spotlight on independent bookstores. New episodes of Prophecy Radio will air every other week. All discussions are PG-13.

News and Updates (00:04:59)

• Graci Kim’s Dreamslinger is out now!
• Independent Bookstore day was fun. Kristen got a chance to check out a new store near her.
• We learn about an independent bookstore we want to visit in the UK someday.
• Columbus Book Festival has Roseanne A. Brown this year!
• Any upcoming book events near you? Let us know!
• Rick’s Bluesky account continues to delight.
• Deep cut deities are a fabulous way to learn more about Greek mythology.

The Red Pyramid discussion (00:19:13)

• Diving in to The Red Pyramid chapter 25
• Back in Carter’s POV!
• First we address Carter’s thoughts on his being forced to take lizard-shape.
• Then back to the plot… and Thoth.
• Giant pyramid arena shows that ancient cultures show up in modern cities and countries.
• Graceland was absolutely a test for both Sadie and Carter.
• Is that glow that the building gave off after Thoth tossed the ankh around the statue’s neck important?!
• Thoth doesn’t help them understand the painting, but the magic book he has a little guidance for.
• There is an incantation that will allow them to banish Set to the Duat where he will be contained for centuries.
• They will need to learn Set’s secret name and a Feather of Truth from the Land of Anubis.
• Khufu is gonna play guide.
• A wild riverboat appears!
• Favorite lines and favorite scenes!
• And now chapter 26
• The Egyptian Queen has eyes painted that are moving, blinking, and looking for trouble.
• We discuss if that has something to do with mastheads on other ships.
• Bast is back!
• She introduces us to Captain Bloostained Blade, complete with human body and a double-bladed battle ax for a head. And the red specks on the edge of the blade are concerning…
• A boat you can summon once a year when you need it? Sign me up.
• Giving BSB their desination feels like telling a genie a wish.
• The last time Bast was on this boat, she was with Julius, and the kids’ mother had just died.
• Cats and serpents are mortal enemies, which explains Bast and Apophis.
• The Ma’at doesn’t like it when you insult order. That way lies chaos.
• Carter goes to bed and his ba immediately takes off.
• His ba gets to watch a crazy plane situation that Zia & Dejardins handle very skillfully.
• And a snow storm in Brooklyn.
• And finally a memory of what exactly Set did to Osiris, and what it means for Julius.
• Sadie wakes Carter. They have arrived at the First Cataract, aka The Land of the Dead.
• Favorite lines and favorite scenes!

Feedback (01:12:46)

• A huge thanks to David Ludwig for his lobster roll advice! Kristen is excited to look for both hot and cold preparations while she is in Maine.

Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 136, where we’ll discuss The Red Pyramid chapters 27 and 28, as well as get you up to date on whatever Percy Jackson news might pop up.

This episode’s hosts are: Karen and Kristen

Each episode, Prophecy Radio‘s hosts will discuss any official news coming out of Camp Half-Blood before doing a chapter by chapter reread of Percy Jackson or one of Rick Riordan’s other series.

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