A review by darbysbookland
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What the River Knows is a vibrant fantasy that will transport you back in time to Egypt. You will feel like you are on the dig sites with Inez, Ricardo, and Witt. Isabel Ibañez weaves a rich tapestry of mystery, murder, theft, and a love plot that makes it impossible to stop reading. I devoured this book when I should have been sleeping, reading into the late hours of the night multiple times. 

The main character has her flaws, they are put on full display and they endanger her life numerous times which can be frustrating to read, but she's a young woman who is dealing with the grief of losing her parents when she only got to be in half their lives. I think remembering that through the book makes Inez's actions a bit more tolerable and understandable, as this book does explore the grieving process. 
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