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A review by zagfros
Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
If you're like me and a huge fan of The Mummy, you'll adore this book! From the start we're introduced to Ellie outside parliament with the suffragette movement and we see bits of her life before the events through her activities and friendship with Constance after a rather calamitous day at the office and it really enamours you to her. She's fantastic and one my favourites from this year!
Bates first chapter and his subsequent introduction to Ellie was perfect in setting up his character and the two's relationship. Their banter throughout their journey was fantastic and Bates supporting Ellie's investigation into any interesting piece of history along the way. Both characters have their strengths and they both regularly have a chance to shine.
The conflict picks up later in the book as the two parties hunting for the city interact but the story is best when our duo are reunited and the trials they go through in the city was riveting.
Overall, loved this book and the hints at a sequel through the plot were appreciated and I can't wait to read the Tomb of the Sun King. Thanks to Netgalley & Crimson Fox Publishing for the arc.
Bates first chapter and his subsequent introduction to Ellie was perfect in setting up his character and the two's relationship. Their banter throughout their journey was fantastic and Bates supporting Ellie's investigation into any interesting piece of history along the way. Both characters have their strengths and they both regularly have a chance to shine.
The conflict picks up later in the book as the two parties hunting for the city interact but the story is best when our duo are reunited and the trials they go through in the city was riveting.
Overall, loved this book and the hints at a sequel through the plot were appreciated and I can't wait to read the Tomb of the Sun King. Thanks to Netgalley & Crimson Fox Publishing for the arc.