Reignited (Reawakened, #0.5)
by Colleen Houck

The Egyptian gods have many rules that bind their powers, but the most important one is that none of the gods are allowed to marry each other, because any resulting child would drain the magic from the cosmos. And yet, Isis and Osiris fall in love with such a passion that they are willing to rewrite the stars to create a way to be together. Seth, the evil god of chaos, desires Isis for himself, and as he gradually gains more power, he tests his ability to unmake even a god.

In this novella, we get the backstory of the Egyptian gods, and the beginnings of the eternal war between Seth and the rest of the gods. Before Lily and Amon ever met, there was an even greater love story between Isis and Osiris.

I liked this novella pretty well. It’s a nice companion to the rest of the trilogy, but I wish that I had known that it’s really supposed to be read in between books 2 and 3, so that you know some of the backstory that is then referenced in book 3.

The writing is really good, and it puts you right into the experiences of the gods, especially Isis. Even with all her power, she is still vulnerable and has human emotions. That made her a really interesting and relatable character to follow. I especially liked how she is always reaching for more, evolving and learning, and not afraid to take risks in order to follow her dreams.

This book has been screened on the Screen It First website for violence and some dark and creepy content. https://screenitfirst.com/book/reignited-reawakened-05-2480751