Review of Daughter of the Sun (Cult of the Cat series, Book 1) by Zoe Kalo

Title: Daughter of the Sun (Cult of the Cat series, Book 1)
Author: Zoe Kalo
Genre: YA mythological fantasy/paranormal
Word count: 93,000 words / 330 pages
Official Launch: May 1, 2016
Amazon purchase link: http://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Sun-Cult-Cat-Book-ebook/dp/B01DRDUQW8


Cult of the Cat series blurb
According to ancient Egyptian prophecy, three feline goddesses—Bastet, Sekhmet, and Mafdet—would one day be reborn as triplets during a solar eclipse.
But someone—or something—separated them at birth. Because if ever they were reunited, they would unleash a blistering power that could destroy the world.
In an adventure where the past confronts the present, and blood, betrayal and secrets abound, the triplets face each other for the first time. And discover they’re the only force able to stop the evil god Apophis from enslaving humanity.

Daughter of the Sun, Book 1 - blurb
Sixteen-year-old Trinity was born during a solar eclipse and left at the doorsteps of a convent along with a torn piece of papyrus covered with ancient symbols. Raised by nuns in the English countryside, she leads a quiet life until she’s whisked away to the Island of Cats and a grandmother she never knew.
But before they can get to know each other, her grandmother dies. All that Trinity has left is a mysterious eye-shaped ring. And a thousand grieving cats. As Trinity tries to solve the enigma of the torn papyrus, she discovers a world of bloody sacrifices and evil curses, and a prophecy that points to her and her new feline abilities.
Unwilling to believe that any of the Egyptian gods could still be alive, Trinity turns to eighteen-year-old Seth and is instantly pulled into a vortex of sensations that forces her to confront her true self—and a horrifying destiny.
Shorter blurb 2:
16-year-old Trinity was born during a solar eclipse and left at the doorsteps of a convent along with a torn piece of papyrus covered with ancient symbols. Raised by nuns in the English countryside, she leads a quiet life until fate takes her to the Island of Cats.
As Trinity tries to solve the enigma of the torn papyrus, she’s pulled into a vortex of bloody sacrifices and evil curses—and a prophesy that points to her new feline abilities and a horrifying destiny.
Shorter blurb 3:
16-year-old Trinity was born during a solar eclipse and left at the doorsteps of a convent along with a torn piece of papyrus. In the Island of Cats, she discovers a world of bloody sacrifices and evil curses—and a prophesy that points to her new feline abilities and a horrifying destiny.
What readers are saying about Daughter of the Sun….

“I literally could not stop reading this book. (…) [It] contains the mystical, the mysterious, the fun and sun that we all find ourselves longing for on occasion. (…) Zoe Kalo writes with a passion and knowledge of Egyptology that will send you on a mythological treasure hunt of your own.” –LifexperimentBlog.com

“This was an amazing story!” –Hot Off the Shelves

“This book was so super good! (…) Great writing, great characters, great plot. Very immersive reading experience.” –Awesome Book Assessment

“Wow - this book was a stunning, magnificent adventure! Very well written and full of intricate details, I was immediately drawn in and just absolutely did not want to put this one down. (...) The intrigue just leaves you racing through the pages to find out what will happen next! I absolutely, completely enjoyed this book and can't wait to see what happens in the next one!” –The Recipe Fairy

“The way [Zoe Kalo] writes cats into the book is astounding. Every little quirk, mew and lick is incredibly authentic. I love it when a writer is skilled at writing about the animals in the character’s story, it makes it more warm and fuzzy, no pun intended.” –Samantha Writes

“Daughter of the Sun is an intriguing young adult mythology read full of mystery, magic, action, and history. [It] kept me flipping pages like an addict.” –Fishing for Books

“Oh my God. This is definitely a ‘something.’ This concept and the plot is soooo unique and weird and fascinating that I did not want to put this down. I literally breezed through this one. (…) This book was an overdose of kitty love.” –Grape Fruit Books

“If you are looking for a Young Adult Fantasy book that is different from the norm, then look no further. Daughter of the Sun is full of Egyptian mythology, with layer upon layer of mystery just waiting to be uncovered.” –Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books

About the Author
A certified bookworm and ailurophile, Zoe Kalo has always been obsessed with books and reading. Reading led to writing—compulsively. No surprise that at 16, she wrote her first novel, which her classmates read and passed around secretly. The pleasure of writing and sharing her fantasy worlds has stayed with her, so now she wants to pass her stories to you with no secrecy—but with lots of mystery….
A daughter of adventurous expats, she’s had the good fortune of living on 3 continents, learning 4 languages, and experiencing a multicultural life. Currently, she’s working on a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature, which she balances between writing, taking care of her clowder of cats, and searching for the perfect bottle of pinot noir. She lives and writes in Belgium.
Connect with Zoe Kalo on the web: www.ZoeKalo.com / Facebook / Twitter

Shorter bio from back cover:

A certified bookworm and ailurophile, Zoe Kalo has always been obsessed with books and reading. Reading led to writing—compulsively. No surprise that at 16, she wrote her first novel, which her classmates read and passed around secretly. The pleasure of writing and sharing her fantasy worlds has stayed with her, so now she wants to pass her stories to you with no secrecy—but with lots of mystery. She lives amongst cats and books in Belgium.

MY REVIEW

DAUGHTER OF THE SUN IS SUCH AN AMAZING AND UNIQUE STORY.  THERE IS ADVENTURE, INTRIGUE, MYSTERY, HISTORY, MAGIC, LOTS OF ACTION AND EVEN SOME ROMANCE.  I LOVE HOW THE AUTHOR USES SEVERAL DIFFERENT GENRES IN THE STORY.  SHE USES YOUNG ADULT MYTHOLOGICAL FANTASY AND PARANORMAL.  I WAS IMMEDIATELY DRAWN INTO THE STORY AND DID NOT WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN.  I FELL IN LOVE WITH ALL THE CHARACTERS ESPECIALLY TRINITY.  I LOVE WHEN ANIMALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE STORY.  IT MAKES IT FEEL SO MUCH MORE REALISTIC.  THE CATS WERE AN AMAZING TOUCH.  

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I READ ANYTHING BY ZOE KALO AND IT WON'T BE THE LAST TIME.  DAUGHTER OF THE SUN IS A WELL WRITTEN STORY BY AN EXCELLENT WRITER THAT LEAVES YOU WANTING MORE.  YOU WILL LOVE THE MYSTERY AND THE STORYLINE.  THERE WAS SOMETHING CONSTANTLY GOING ON IN THE STORY THAT KEPT YOU GUESSING.  THERE WAS A LOT OF ACTION AND LOTS OF SECRETS.  YOU HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN SO YOU JUST KEPT FLIPPING THE PAGES UNTIL YOU FLIPPED THE LAST PAGE WANTING MORE.

IF YOU LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE YOUNG ADULT STORY, I RECOMMEND YOU READ DAUGHTER OF THE SUN.  I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO READING THE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIES AND MORE OF ZOE KALO'S BOOKS.  SHE IS SUCH AN AWESOME WRITER.  5 STARS