A review by libscote
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

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

4.0

This is a pretty good historical fiction mystery romance about Egypt in the time of British occupation, where the land was looted for treasures, many of which have yet to be repatriated. Inez wants to find out what happened to her parents, and is determined to travel from Argentina to Egypt to find out. There, she manages to elude her uncle and his manservant enough to keep hunting for artifacts. She may not like what she finds. Loyalties shift and waver in this story, and you're kept on your toes wondering if what Inez believes is right. I didn't realize it was the start of a duology so the cliffhanger ending wasn't my favorite, but now I just need to read the next book!