The Horned Viper is the second book in The Egyptian Chronicles. It is about Isis (named after the goddess of magic) and Hopi. They are brothers and sisters, and orphans. Their parents were taken by crocodiles, leaving Hopi with a limping leg and Isis with a fear of crocodiles and water. Therefore, when a mysterious and rich man named Hat-Neb wishes to take Isis and he dance partner, Mut and the musicians, Sheri and Kia on a boat trip down the Nile. At first, Nerfert and Paneb, Isis and Hopi's guardians, are reluctant, but later on, they agree.
On this journey, Isis will have to overcome her fear of the river and Sobek, the crocodile god. With they make it through the journey unscathed? Or with the danger that faces them, in every turn just finish them off? As they get closer and closer towards their destination yet father and father away from home, it seems that the close relationship that Isis and Hopi shared is just getting farther and farther away. Yet in order to beat what they thought they could trust, they would need each other. And believe in each other. Would they be able pull it together in time for them to save their lives? Or will they close their eyes towards the obvious and lead themselves into danger? Will they be able to discard the secrets and tension between themselves?
The Horned Viper is a novel that is told in Isis and Hopi's perspectives. Both boys and girls are bound to enjoy it!
***I give this book a 8.5 out of 10!***
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