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maddie_rae_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
✨Book Review✨
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
@isabelwriter09 [Pub Date: Oct 31, 2023]
This. Book.
So many twists and turns-some predictable, some expected, others devastating and surprising.
With the recklessness of youth and inexperience, Inez travels across the world from all she’s known in Argentina to the wonders of Egypt. Her parents spent more time there than anywhere else and now that they are gone, she wants answers…and to be connected to what they loved most. What she didn’t expect was Tio Ricardo’s reaction nor his lackey Mr. Hayes.
So much sassy banter, sadness, and laugh out loud moments you’ll be pulled down the Nile in the adventure of a lifetime.
I cannot tell you how many times I fell asleep reading this because I could not put it down and make myself go to bed. Just one more page, moment, chapter. 😅
Thanks @Netgalley for the eARC! Definitely a fav of the year.
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
@isabelwriter09 [Pub Date: Oct 31, 2023]
This. Book.
So many twists and turns-some predictable, some expected, others devastating and surprising.
With the recklessness of youth and inexperience, Inez travels across the world from all she’s known in Argentina to the wonders of Egypt. Her parents spent more time there than anywhere else and now that they are gone, she wants answers…and to be connected to what they loved most. What she didn’t expect was Tio Ricardo’s reaction nor his lackey Mr. Hayes.
So much sassy banter, sadness, and laugh out loud moments you’ll be pulled down the Nile in the adventure of a lifetime.
I cannot tell you how many times I fell asleep reading this because I could not put it down and make myself go to bed. Just one more page, moment, chapter. 😅
Thanks @Netgalley for the eARC! Definitely a fav of the year.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Violence
bookrecsbyjess's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the eARC of What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez. All opinions are my own.
YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!
This is a historical fiction book with magical elements sprinkled throughout. The fascinating world of 1800s Egypt made me so excited to read this book and kept my interested throughout the whole story.
I also loved the bits of forbidden romance and can’t wait to see where that goes in book two.
After finishing the ARC of this book, I immediately pre-ordered a copy for myself because I know I’ll definitely re-read it before book two comes out next year.
One thing I really liked about this book was all of the plot twists and that I never knew who I could trust. It kept me on my toes and made me want to stay up late reading.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone that likes magical stories, ancient Egypt, and forbidden romances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Cursing, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
torturedreadersdept's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Grief, Colonisation, Confinement, Murder, Vomit, Abandonment, Alcohol, Cultural appropriation, Violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Sexism
chronicacademia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Violence, Child death, and Gore
Moderate: Colonisation, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Alcoholism, Kidnapping, Racism, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content
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