Review: Challenges the History as We Know It.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 18, 2013
I found this  book to be interesting and thought provoking.  I went into it with an open mind and I expected it to challenge my belief system.  And it did.  I have not taken the time to verify the bibliography information the author used as reference material.  The author however, referenced a lot of resources to support the historic evidence that society began much earlier than history teaches us and that it was a matriarchal society.  This is definitely an empowering read for women, which defies everything we have previously been taught about a world dominated by men.With that said, the  new Pythia that the Arkana has accepted, (Cassie), is virtually thrown into this new thought/theory realm with no long term introduction or investment.  She is a strong character, mourning the loss of her sister, grasping the friendship of strangers, and seeking her own place in the Arkana society.  She experiences great antagonism for Erik, the chief security officer for the Arkana, and a fond friendship for Griffin, the official scrivener.  Together the three of them travel to Crete in search of the Bones of the Mother.  It's an interesting storyline that sets up additional books in this 7 book series.  They encounter the enemy repeatedly, which only furthers their collective resolve to obtain their treasure!I like a book that can make me stop and think.  I do believe that a theory like this could indeed cause a reaction from those who may want this bit of history to be forgotten--forever.I received a copy of this book from the author or their representative in exchange for an honest review.