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Neferura
by Malayna Evans
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
My teenage obsession with Ancient Egypt carried over in adulthood, only lessened by the lack of quality media being produced about Ancient Egypt for adults. So when a novel comes out about women in Ancient Egypt during the power transition between Thutmose and Hatshepsut, I am interested to say the least.
Neferura is a real historical figure who we know a little about, but less then we would like. I was incredibly pleased to see that this novel used all known information about Neferura as its starting place, fleshing her out while keeping all historical certainties in mind as a base for her life as shown in the novel. Similarly I was deeply please to see this novel take great care to insure all details about daily life in this period in Ancient Egypt were carried over correctly into the text of the novel. It was deeply refreshing to read a period piece that took such deep care with remaining true to the period it is based on.
The novel itself was a page turner that had me stressing and deeply caught up in the intrigue and plotting that was happening at court. The development of Neferura from the quiet and obedient princess to the end of the book felt real and gritty. As did the both celebration and heart break of being a woman that is on full display in this novel. The emotional impact of this novel is not form any romantic relationships, but from chosen family, friends, and the sisterhood that women build when left with nothing but hard choices.
I would recommend this novel to you if you are looking for:
- Novels about Ancient Egypt
- Stories with a deeply feminist core
- Stories about how women deal in power
- Page Turners that keep you hooked
- Historical Novels that pay attention to History
I received an advance review copy of this book and I am leaving this review voluntarily and all thoughts and opinions are wholly my own and unbiased.
Neferura is a real historical figure who we know a little about, but less then we would like. I was incredibly pleased to see that this novel used all known information about Neferura as its starting place, fleshing her out while keeping all historical certainties in mind as a base for her life as shown in the novel. Similarly I was deeply please to see this novel take great care to insure all details about daily life in this period in Ancient Egypt were carried over correctly into the text of the novel. It was deeply refreshing to read a period piece that took such deep care with remaining true to the period it is based on.
The novel itself was a page turner that had me stressing and deeply caught up in the intrigue and plotting that was happening at court. The development of Neferura from the quiet and obedient princess to the end of the book felt real and gritty. As did the both celebration and heart break of being a woman that is on full display in this novel. The emotional impact of this novel is not form any romantic relationships, but from chosen family, friends, and the sisterhood that women build when left with nothing but hard choices.
I would recommend this novel to you if you are looking for:
- Novels about Ancient Egypt
- Stories with a deeply feminist core
- Stories about how women deal in power
- Page Turners that keep you hooked
- Historical Novels that pay attention to History
I received an advance review copy of this book and I am leaving this review voluntarily and all thoughts and opinions are wholly my own and unbiased.