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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
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
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What the River Knows is a fun romp of a romantic adventure set in Egypt during the height of the Egyptian archeological craze. In an alternative world where magic is real, Olivera defies her family and travels to Egypt from Argentina in search of answers as to what caused her parents' deaths and why they chose to spend half of her life on the other side of the world away from her in the sands of Egypt. Armed only with a letter and a ring with a cartouche of Cleopatra, Olivera quickly finds herself immersed in a world of ancient magic, tomb raiders, and deception.
As a lover of all things Ancient Egypt, I thought the magical realism was a unique touch, although I hope in future books in the series, as I assume there will be since this one ended on a major cliffhanger, that the rules of the magic are expanded upon. Does everyone have access to the magic or is it only for the elite. Is Olivera unique in her ability to connect with magical artifacts or can anyone experience the past as she does? I definitely liked the blooming relationship between Olivera and Whit and think that that too, can be greatly expanded upon and fleshed out.
Overall a fun enemies to lovers romance with high stakes adventure and a murder mystery to boot. Highly recommended for fans of cozy fantasy romance. I look forward to reading more in this series and finding out more about this unique world that the author has created.
Huge thank you to NetGalley, Isabel Ilbanez, and Wednesday Books for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
As a lover of all things Ancient Egypt, I thought the magical realism was a unique touch, although I hope in future books in the series, as I assume there will be since this one ended on a major cliffhanger, that the rules of the magic are expanded upon. Does everyone have access to the magic or is it only for the elite. Is Olivera unique in her ability to connect with magical artifacts or can anyone experience the past as she does? I definitely liked the blooming relationship between Olivera and Whit and think that that too, can be greatly expanded upon and fleshed out.
Overall a fun enemies to lovers romance with high stakes adventure and a murder mystery to boot. Highly recommended for fans of cozy fantasy romance. I look forward to reading more in this series and finding out more about this unique world that the author has created.
Huge thank you to NetGalley, Isabel Ilbanez, and Wednesday Books for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
The kind of book that I can enjoy only if I’m not fully paying attention.
It’s not the worst but I can’t call it good, 2.5 stars I guess, because for once I kinda liked the love interest (ruggedly handsome, red-headed AND an alcoholic?? I’m sat
It’s not the worst but I can’t call it good, 2.5 stars I guess, because for once I kinda liked the love interest (ruggedly handsome, red-headed AND an alcoholic?? I’m sat
adventurous
mysterious
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
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes