Awoken

Bridget E. Baker

Jul 2021 · The Anchored Series Book 3 · Purple Puppy Publishing

About this eBook

When history repeats itself. . .

Ra is awake, and the final prison walls are all that stand between Earth and the return of the most powerful man who has ever lived. Alora’s father, Duncan, insists that his return will prove the downfall of humanity.

But Alora isn’t so sure.

Her older brother Jesse’s unwell, and the only one with any hope of fixing him is Ra. Which means Alora must decide how bad the man once worshipped as the God of the Sun really is, and how far she’ll go to save what matters most.

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Ratings and reviews

The Anchored Series continues to be interesting, thrilling and unique I really enjoyed the continuation of the Anchored story that has gripped me from book one and found it hard to out down (when stupid real life intervened). I applauded the writing style that showed the narrator being a different age in the first couple of chapters and you can tell the difference in the way it was written - the voice sounds different from chapter one to chapter two. Very clever. I’m not sure if Rra is meant to sound like a lion roar, but I think that is kind of cool. I appreciate the different spelling from Ra the person. I was also impressed that it seems quite consistent that they speak different languages (there is a main character who can’t speak English). I love how our MC has a good heart and intentions but is also clearly flawed. We feel with her the pain when accidentally hurting others – it feels very real. As I am reading these months apart, I couldn't quite remember all details from the previous book. However, those of you reading this review could totally just binge read the whole series, surely, and I think that would be a better way to enjoy the series :) I am very much looking forward to the conclusion (the fourth book: Capsized) and intend to read it as soon as it is available!

If you love stargate, hunger games, and/or divergent, you are going to love this series. If you haven't read the first 2 books in this series, STOP! go read them. Once you start, you won't be able to put them down. I finished book 2 Adrift and immediately started Awoken. I read about half the book before forcing myself to got to bed. At 3 am. Bridget Baker has woven 5 different worlds together in an incredible way. Ancient Egypt, Alexander the Great, love triangles, sibling loyalty, and great character development, this series has it all! I think one of the things I love the most is Alora's refusal to be dictated the sexual attraction she feels. Most books and movies now days has young adults solely lead by their feelings. This is a refreshing way to have all the romance without taking away for the story. Also, seeing the characters grow pulls you in and makes you feel like you're a part of the story. I can't wait for the final book to come out.

I was eagerly awaiting this release, like the way you start drooling when you walk by Cinnabon and can smell that coma-inducing sugary dough goodness. I was ready for it as soon as I read the last line of Adrift! Well, Awoken did not disappoint. I had to read it in one day, just could not put it down! I love how Alora spends even more time in her dreams as her first self, AKA Sekhmet. So much Egyptian history and lore, and new characters from that time period. Alora is feisty and fierce no matter which world and time she is in, which lands her in all kinds of trouble. It’s hard to be the expected savior of the world, over and over. She didn’t ask for that title and doesn’t want the responsibility. She has a good heart and loves her brother, Jesse, with all she has. Every action she takes is to save him, but will it be enough? Will anything she does ever be enough? She is still confused on the boyfriend situation, in all the worlds, but the story is inching closer to explaining what is going on with the Exordium and why she is so drawn to a certain man who keeps showing up. The last line of Awoken is, “I’m guessing things are about to get really, really interesting.” There is a fourth book to come this fall and I am already flipping through the calendar to count the days!

About the author

Bridget’s a lawyer, but does as little legal work as possible. She has five kids and soooo many animals that she loses count. 

Horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and so many chickens. Animals are her great love, after the hubby, the kids, and the books. 

She makes cookies waaaaay too often and believes they should be their own food group. In a (possibly misguided) attempt at balancing the scales, she kickboxes daily. So if you don’t like her books, maybe don’t tell her in person. 

Bridget is active on social media, and has a facebook group she comments in often. (Her husband even gets on there sometimes.) Please feel free to join her there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/750807222376182