A review by renreadsbooks
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Wow. I have never read a book like this. It’s not often I pick up historical fiction but I was excited and drawn to it for its magical realism/fantasy element. I’m so glad I read this. I was completely swept away by the adventure, the characters, the setting and the tension and mystery. I was so emotionally invested in Inez and felt everything she felt throughout the book so profoundly. She was such a lovable and well rounded MC. I have not had a book that has had me screaming and laughing and physically reacting like this one did, in such a long time.  There are so many other elements that were just amazing like the slow burn romance, the plot twists the cliffhanger!!! I also appreciate that the author traveled to Egypt to do research and had such amazing character portraits commissioned, it brought the story to life. AHHH so good. cannot wait for the next!!
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