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A review by sarahlynne9
Neferura by Malayna Evans
2.0
As a historical fiction fanatic, when I saw there was an historical fiction set in Ancient Egypt I was immediately intrigued. I have read countless retellings of Ancient Greek lore recently and yet none set in Egypt. I had never heard of Neferura and found her journey navigating her friendships, strength and autonomy incredibly interesting. As a reader, you feel incredibly immersed in the Egyptian culture of the time; the overwhelming lack of female autonomy and agency makes you empathize and feel angry on behalf of our protagonist.
I enjoyed watching Neferura really come into to her own by the end of the story amidst her mother (who's a pharaoh) and her brother (who's also a pharaoh) destructive battle for the throne. I have not hated an antagonist like her brother in a very long time. Truly, I hated him to my core.
Unfortunately I found the ending quite rushed (everything seems to happen in the last 15%). Furthermore, while I was hoping for more lyrical prose and writing style, I would say the writing feels very direct, literal, and YA-esque.
Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed watching Neferura really come into to her own by the end of the story amidst her mother (who's a pharaoh) and her brother (who's also a pharaoh) destructive battle for the throne. I have not hated an antagonist like her brother in a very long time. Truly, I hated him to my core.
Unfortunately I found the ending quite rushed (everything seems to happen in the last 15%). Furthermore, while I was hoping for more lyrical prose and writing style, I would say the writing feels very direct, literal, and YA-esque.
Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.