I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomons follows teen to young adult-aged Cleopatra contending with the threat of Rome. When the Pharaoh, Cleopatra's father, dies and Rome sets its sights on Alexandria, Cleopatra takes stock of her country's leadership and well-being. As is the historical practice of the Ptolemies, Cleopatra is married to her brother. Her… Continue reading Review: I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomons
The House of Two Sisters by Rachel Louise Driscoll (titled Nephthys in the UK) follows Clementine "Clemmie", daughter of a famed Victorian Egyptologist and "mummy unwrapper." Clemmie ventures alone to Cairo to return one of her father's (pilfered) artifacts that Clemmie believes has cursed her family. (Read into that the colonialism and superstition as you… Continue reading Review: The House of Two Sisters by Rachel Louise Driscoll
Daughter of Sekhmet by Abigail Keyes takes place in ancient Egypt during the reign of Ramesses the Great. I couldn't help but be reminded of Assassin's Creed Origins in exploring this rich world we don't often see save in documentaries. I appreciate the originality of setting a story in a time period and location readers… Continue reading Review: Daughter of Sekhmet by Abigail Keyes
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