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Neferura
by Malayna Evans
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I loved this book! The author weaves an intriguing tale rooted in history with a fictional story that you just want to be true. If you're an ancient history fan this book could go either way for you as the author included quite a bit of ancient names/words scattered throughout that could be tedious if you're not used to reading them. Thankfully, the author also included a glossary to help readers out which was very insightful.
You'll enjoy the book if feminist-driven stories are your jam, the backstory and tangent storylines of the side characters are fascinating and give the book more avenues for the reader to consider especially since it takes place during the great Hatshepsut's reign. Neferura and her troupe are truly a wonder of "what if" for ancient history buffs and I could have enjoyed a longer book with their further exploits. For all the vagaries surrounding the real Neferura's life, this is a story that could be one of many actualities that have been erased over time by nature or erasure from succeeding dynasties. And it is wonderful to wonder who the great pharaoh Hatshepsut's daughter Neferura was in her time and what part she played in Thutmose III's reign if any.
Thanks- NetGalley and the publishers for providing an ARC for an honest review.
You'll enjoy the book if feminist-driven stories are your jam, the backstory and tangent storylines of the side characters are fascinating and give the book more avenues for the reader to consider especially since it takes place during the great Hatshepsut's reign. Neferura and her troupe are truly a wonder of "what if" for ancient history buffs and I could have enjoyed a longer book with their further exploits. For all the vagaries surrounding the real Neferura's life, this is a story that could be one of many actualities that have been erased over time by nature or erasure from succeeding dynasties. And it is wonderful to wonder who the great pharaoh Hatshepsut's daughter Neferura was in her time and what part she played in Thutmose III's reign if any.
Thanks- NetGalley and the publishers for providing an ARC for an honest review.