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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s been a minute since I’ve got to dive into a book about ancient Egypt, so I was extremely happy when Netgally and Source Books Landmark allowed me to have an early copy for review.
This book has one of my favourite things, a historical figure I knew nothing about. I love finding new people in history to learn about and Neferura was definitely an interesting one.
I highly recommend reading the author’s notes at the end of this one, Malayna Evans gives an excellent description of what we have actually been able to learn about this hidden woman and where she made some guesses and got creative.
Covering a short but interesting snapshot out of a long and fascinating dynasty we get to watch a young priestess, daughter of two pharaohs, get thrust into a vipers nest disguised as a marriage. Though raised at court she has been blissfully unaware about the schemes and machinations of those she loved best. Her life now hangs on her ability to learn to navigate this underworld, fast.
Hitting shelves Feb 13 2024.
This book has one of my favourite things, a historical figure I knew nothing about. I love finding new people in history to learn about and Neferura was definitely an interesting one.
I highly recommend reading the author’s notes at the end of this one, Malayna Evans gives an excellent description of what we have actually been able to learn about this hidden woman and where she made some guesses and got creative.
Covering a short but interesting snapshot out of a long and fascinating dynasty we get to watch a young priestess, daughter of two pharaohs, get thrust into a vipers nest disguised as a marriage. Though raised at court she has been blissfully unaware about the schemes and machinations of those she loved best. Her life now hangs on her ability to learn to navigate this underworld, fast.
Hitting shelves Feb 13 2024.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you Netgalley for the arc!
Even before I read it, Neferura had me... intrigued, to say the least. A retelling about the life of daughter of Thutmose II and Hatshepsut, I was hesitant but interested at the same time. Retellings are always hit or miss for me, with an education in classical studies many retellings tend to be about subjects I'm familiar with (I wouldn't say I'm an expert, but I am familiar with many original stories that are later (poorly) retold). With that in mind, I was interested in seeing how the author went about this. I admit I had expectations, I figured this would be just as disappointing as all of the other retellings I've read. BUT!!! It wasn't! It greatly exceeded those expectations and was incredibly well done!!
Neferura, the title character, is the daughter of two pharaohs (mentioned above) and the God Wife of Amun- among many other titles-, which places her in a position of prestige. This retelling follows her life and the plots that unfold in great detail. I found myself needing to know what happened to her next, I was so intrigued. Without giving away any details, the plot was so interesting to see unfold, and the epilogue was an incredible ending. The writing was also incredibly well done, everything felt so natural and worked so well with the characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed Neferura and would genuinely recommend reading it when it releases! There are very few retellings that I would say this about- and I've read a lot of retellings solely to judge them and see if they're worth reading. This one is absolutely worth reading! I cannot praise Malayna Evans enough for her work on Neferura, her education in ancient Egyptian history truly made this retelling stand out among others that I've read and for that, Neferura gets all of my love.
Even before I read it, Neferura had me... intrigued, to say the least. A retelling about the life of daughter of Thutmose II and Hatshepsut, I was hesitant but interested at the same time. Retellings are always hit or miss for me, with an education in classical studies many retellings tend to be about subjects I'm familiar with (I wouldn't say I'm an expert, but I am familiar with many original stories that are later (poorly) retold). With that in mind, I was interested in seeing how the author went about this. I admit I had expectations, I figured this would be just as disappointing as all of the other retellings I've read. BUT!!! It wasn't! It greatly exceeded those expectations and was incredibly well done!!
Neferura, the title character, is the daughter of two pharaohs (mentioned above) and the God Wife of Amun- among many other titles-, which places her in a position of prestige. This retelling follows her life and the plots that unfold in great detail. I found myself needing to know what happened to her next, I was so intrigued. Without giving away any details, the plot was so interesting to see unfold, and the epilogue was an incredible ending. The writing was also incredibly well done, everything felt so natural and worked so well with the characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed Neferura and would genuinely recommend reading it when it releases! There are very few retellings that I would say this about- and I've read a lot of retellings solely to judge them and see if they're worth reading. This one is absolutely worth reading! I cannot praise Malayna Evans enough for her work on Neferura, her education in ancient Egyptian history truly made this retelling stand out among others that I've read and for that, Neferura gets all of my love.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Neferura fell a little flat but for the most part was well thought out and mostly kept me engaged in the story. It got boring in a couple of places but I liked the characters and came back to it pretty quickly.
A read for the Ancient Egypt obsessed kids, that turned into Ancient Egypt obsessed adults. Every page of this book keeps the ball rolling, there is never a dull moment. The author's education on Egyptology shines through, without being overwhelming for someone who doesn't know nearly as much about the subject. Fantastic tale of political turmoil, the agony of womanhood, and a time long passed.