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jamietherebelliousreader's review
3.0
3 stars. I think this book started off really strong but as it went on, it got less interesting and more convoluted. The characters of Tahar and Kiya were just alright, not my favorites. Kiya was a bit better than Tahar but she was still so underdeveloped and one dimensional, same as him. The romance didn’t do anything for me and I don’t think the chemistry was that strong. However, where this book gets three stars from is in the writing and the setting. It’s set in Egypt and the author does a fantastic job painting a picture. I had no problem imagining everything and the way she described things was so lush and beautiful. I will definitely read more of her work because of how strong her writing is but this book just wasn’t it for me.
wolfblade's review
4.0
Orphaned and left on the streets of Cairo, Kiya disguises herself as a boy to work on the Great Pyramid of King Khufu. But then fearsome raiders arrive and, running for her life, she is captured by a desert trader.
Tahar is a desert trader, a member of the despised barbarian tribes bordering the Egyptian lands. However his tribe is an adopted one, and his real family lives far away, across the 'big blue.'
When his tribesmen raids the workers building the pyramid, Tahar captures Kiya. He immediately sees through her disguise, and realises his opportunity to sell her for a handsome price, and finally find his way back to his family.
This isn't a book I would normally read, but I saw it on netgally and thought I would give it a go. I'm glad I did! Kiya was wonderfully spirited and very capable, and Tahar was a fascinating character.
The plot was fairly straight forward, but the details about the settings, tribes, and Egyptian customs was wonderful. There were a few surprises throughout the book, and the character development really carried the story. I'm glad I read this story.
Tahar is a desert trader, a member of the despised barbarian tribes bordering the Egyptian lands. However his tribe is an adopted one, and his real family lives far away, across the 'big blue.'
When his tribesmen raids the workers building the pyramid, Tahar captures Kiya. He immediately sees through her disguise, and realises his opportunity to sell her for a handsome price, and finally find his way back to his family.
This isn't a book I would normally read, but I saw it on netgally and thought I would give it a go. I'm glad I did! Kiya was wonderfully spirited and very capable, and Tahar was a fascinating character.
The plot was fairly straight forward, but the details about the settings, tribes, and Egyptian customs was wonderful. There were a few surprises throughout the book, and the character development really carried the story. I'm glad I read this story.
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