A review by samihah
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

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

3.75

I really, really enjoyed this book. Couldn't get enough and I read it as fast as my time allowed me too. The setting was so immersive and the writing beautifully descriptive, rich and vibrant. I loved Inez.. most of the time. I loved her and Whitford's banter. Also really loved the Egyptian setting and how mysterious the story is.
Once Elvira came to Cairo, the plot slightly went downhill though and the ending was very much out of left field.
I'm a bit dissapointed and unsatisfied overall. But still highly recommend this book! It's definitely worth the read.
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