Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Excellent
Listed - A month ago
Views - 52
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Ships From - California
Est. Publication Date - Oct 2023
Seller Description
The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in What the River Knows, Isabel Ibañez's lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt and filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race. Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that’s been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents―who frequently leave her behind. When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an archeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and a golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there’s more to her parent’s disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe. With her guardian’s infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent’s disappearance―or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her. What the River Knows is the first book in the thrilling Secrets of the Nile duology.
Additional Information
What the River Knows: A Novel
ISBN: 9781250803375
Publisher Description
The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race. Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera bel...
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PangoBooks readers have mixed but generally positive feelings about this book, particularly praising its evocative descriptions of Egypt and rich historical research. Many appreciated the adventurous plot centered around Egyptian archaeology, though some found the magic system underdeveloped and the pacing uneven. The main characters, Inez and Whit, elicited both adoration for their dynamic relationship and criticism for being occasionally whiny. Several readers were captivated by the unique blend of romance, mystery, and magical realism, while a few noted disappointment in plot holes and the cliffhanger ending. Overall, it’s highlighted as a reread-worthy addition to the YA Fantasy genre, especially for those interested in historical settings.