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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this and there better be a sequel considering that cliffhanger ending!
Loved the Egyptian setting and the commentary on the thievery of the British when it came to historical artefacts, nevermind the treatment of local Egyptians in general given the sociopolitical climate of the times.
The writing was good and the narration even better, making for some laugh out loud moments in a story that is otherwise dark and full of betrayal. Highly recommend for readers who enjoy their historical fiction with a dash of magic.
Loved the Egyptian setting and the commentary on the thievery of the British when it came to historical artefacts, nevermind the treatment of local Egyptians in general given the sociopolitical climate of the times.
The writing was good and the narration even better, making for some laugh out loud moments in a story that is otherwise dark and full of betrayal. Highly recommend for readers who enjoy their historical fiction with a dash of magic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder
Moderate: Sexism
When I read that this book included Egyptian history and archeological themes, I knew I had to pick it up.
The setting was vibrant and different from the ones I've previously encountered and you could feel the author's love for the themes she covered. I adored the mystery and the different family dynamics, but I really wanted more details on the magic (system) in the book. I also wanted to get to know Whit a bit more: I wanted to know his thoughts and why he did what he did.
All in all, this was an enjoyable read. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
The setting was vibrant and different from the ones I've previously encountered and you could feel the author's love for the themes she covered. I adored the mystery and the different family dynamics, but I really wanted more details on the magic (system) in the book. I also wanted to get to know Whit a bit more: I wanted to know his thoughts and why he did what he did.
All in all, this was an enjoyable read. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
plot was wack, especially towards the end
WHAT THE HELL?? Uggghhhh I was hoping for an uncomplicated ending where she and Whit just get to be together but that fucking epilogue?? WHAT
But I loooooved reading this — the setting was so different than most books I read. Only complaint was how many times they described Whit as “brawny” and Ricardo as “disheveled”
I swear to god if Whit is crossing Inez… I will riot
But I loooooved reading this — the setting was so different than most books I read. Only complaint was how many times they described Whit as “brawny” and Ricardo as “disheveled”
I swear to god if Whit is crossing Inez… I will riot