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I‘m reading this with my local book group. The theme is a story set in North Africa. It‘s about time I read it as it‘s been on my TBR pile for about 15 years apparently!! 🫣🤪☺️. I‘ve read The Heretic Queen and Cleopatra‘s Daughter by the same author and enjoyed them so here‘s hoping! 🤞

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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

"It's what she has chosen. One daughter reached for the sun, and the other is content to feel its rays on her garden. They are different, that is all."
This is a solid book about Nefertitis life and those around here told from the pov of her half-sister Mutnodjmet. I loved how interesting all the characters were, and I was super intrigued with the history of Egypt.

The author did an excellent job of taking what little is known about Nefertiti and turning it into an intriguing story. She follows Nefertiti's life through the eyes of her sister. I'll definitely read more of this author's books. #ReadingAfrica2022 #Egypt #AlmostAChunksterChallenge (464 pages). It was also my March #DoubleSpin for #BookSpinBingo @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB @TheAromaofBooks

I absolutely loved reading this book and I'm so glad this is the 1st book in a three part series. Fantastic book about the rise of Queen Nefertiti and her royal family. Brilliant!

My love of Egypt is well known by now. I am so excited to read this series 🤩🤓🤩🤓👍🏼👍🏼🥳🥳

#Bookreport Both audio books count for 15 pts each for #Scarathalon #TeamSlaughter. Margaritas was meh 2🌟and I am on the fence about the McKinty. House in the Sky and Nefertiti were both good. 4 🌟 each. #WeeklyForecast I am about 1/3 of the way through On What Grounds. Not sure where the mystery is going but I am learning a lot about coffee. Barely started the other two.

31 pts #Teamslaughter

#threebooks with a #onewordtitle that I have read this year. Nefertiti is my favorite of the year so far!
@alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

An interesting historical novel that, while grounded in research, includes a good bit of speculation about Nefertiti, her life, and her family. It is told from the perspective of her sister, who is a much more sympathetic character than Nefertiti. It was a very different historical period for me that frequently sent me down the research rabbit hole. Definitely a worthwhile read. Thanks again, @Eggs

Something a little different for my next read. Excited to get started.

A historical fiction account of the reign of Nefertiti, as told from the perspective of her younger sister Mutny. An entertaining read.

Thank you @Eggs for this! I‘d forgotten there was something coming, so when hubby walked in with the package, it took me a minute to connect 😂. This looks so interesting, so I‘m excited to read it. Thanks again 😘

Moran spins a wonderful historical fiction by cleverly choosing the less popular sister to tell the life & story of her dominating & selfish sibling, also the Pharaoh of Egypt.Nefertiti & her husband unleash a tempestuous period of change on the otherwise risk averse Egypt, thereby earning wrath of powerful allies.What follows is political drama detailing the majestic rise & pulverising fall of an Empire, culminating in the wipeout of a city.

I am really loving these historical fictions. The intrigue is incredible.

This one was a bit on the long side but I flew right through it because it was so hard to put down. The story of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti's rise to power told from the viewpoint of her sister and faithful servant, Mutnodjmet. Lives, dreams,and legacies were constantly in danger but the story was well balanced with interesting details of every day life for women in Ancient Egypt. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Caught this on sale! It's been on my Goodreads want to read for forever! I'm really looking forward to traveling back in time to Ancient Egypt with this one 🙌

Interesting insight from the sisters perspective! It was nice gaining insight into ancient Egypt, but quite a bit was embellished

3.75 ⭐ and intriguing story about Nefertiti. Much of it is based on the author's research. I enjoy reading about other cultures in antiquity. This narrator is Nefertiti's sister. Amazing how advanced this civilization was.

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Moran has taken what we know about Nefertiti & the 18th Dynasty to create a novel full of political intrigue with alliances that change suddenly whilst people are ruled by a zealous Pharaoh & narcissistic Queen. I was swept away by this book as Mutnodjmet recounts her time living in the shadow of Nefertiti; her innocence offers a balanced view to the cruelty of royalty & politics.

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Enjoying a steaming cup of tea in my new Captain America 🇺🇸 mug my brother got me from Disneyland Paris 💖

I'm really enjoying the tagged book. There is so much royal court politics with lies, alliances & plots. The twisted deeds & narcissism are keeping me hooked.

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Trying to keep cool on this August Bank Holiday, it's hit 30°c which for us Brits is a tad warm😓 but I've solved it...find a spot by the fan and read the afternoon away.

This book is good so far, I never knew Nefertiti was so manipulative and politically minded even at the age of 16. Hearing the story from the younger sister, Mutnodjmet, offers an innocence to the tale but how long till she is corrupted by the court?

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To @jenniferw88

Thank you so much for the amazing box of wonders that you sent me for the #StaycationInTimeSwap. The books you've sent me are PERFECT 😍 and I can't wait to delve into the pages. The bookmarks are genius 😃 and those earrings are beautiful.
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy opening your #SITS gifts.

Such a fantastic unique swap, thank you @Chrissyreadit

Love Janey x

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First check in! Trying to finish Nefertiti first. #24in48 #24in48readathon

My first Michelle Moran book!

I finished this yesterday and it was just okay. I hated the way she portrayed Nefertiti. She had no depth, just an arrogant, plotting, deceitful woman who was never happy and always wanted more. This just wasn‘t the historical fiction I was hoping for about such a powerful historical figure. The writing is good but the plot didnt keep me wanting more.

In the mood for some historical fiction. Another book that has just been sitting on my shelf. Time to get to it

📚 Mister Memory by Marcus Sedgwick
🙍‍♀️ Michelle Moran - enjoyed all her historical fiction books!
📺 Monk - I can never get bored with this show!
🍲 Malaysian cuisine

Thanks for the fun #ManicMonday #letterM @joscho!!! 💙🤗

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Told from the point of view of Nefertiti's half sister Mutnedgmet, this book brings the lives of this Ancient civilization to brilliant life.

This was excellent! I've read many novels set in Ancient Rome but not so many in Ancient Egypt. Now I need more!

One of the books I picked up in #galvestonbookshop . Told from the viewpoint of Nefertiti‘s younger sister. Full of court politics. #egypt

I love it when books on my TBR list are on sale! 📚 #BookSale

🌷Romance especially Western romance
🌷Depends. But I always make sure that I get to do some hiking, walking (lots of it!), visiting bookstores and historical places 😁
🌷Beige
🌷So many! But I'm picking Nefertiti this time because this book got me really interested in historical fiction/nonfiction genre 💖

🌟Thank you @MinDea for another #HumpDayPost!🌟

March book club pick for my GirlGamers group :)

It‘s been so long since I‘ve read this book! Like 5-6 years! I need to reread it so that I can give it a proper review. I do remember enjoying it/not putting it down. So I hope that counts if you‘re considering it.

👀 at what I got today! The TBR pile just keeps growing!!! 😆

Set up 3 new displays today 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻! This first one is #historicalfiction. I came back to check on this 20 minutes after I finished the displays, and 3 of these were already checked out, WOOHOO!!! I'm trying to get all areas and time periods on the table at the same time. The Director said circulation numbers are up-up-up thanks to these displays 😃! #LitsyLovesLibraries

I finally finished this book! I wasn‘t too sure if I liked it at first, but after finishing it, I loved it. I remember reading about Nefertiti as a kid in history books. It was great to read a historic fiction about her. I would recommend this book!

Enjoying some late night reading before going to bed. The book was a bit slow at first, but now things are starting to get interesting with conspiracies, and political games....

Another awesome book deal!! This book was superb. One of my faves from Michelle Moran. Great Historical/biographical fiction. I would recommend it even if these aren't your preferred genres.
You can thank me later 😋

Got this book today! 😊 #maybookflowers #royals

👑👸👑 #Royals #ReadJanuary #TBR

These are 2 very royal Egyptian women whose stories I have yet to read about but plan to.

Reviews seem pretty mixed for Schiff's Pulitzer prize winning biography on Cleopatra, but I've heard nothing but great feedback about Moran's fictional take on the life of Nefertiti.
Happy to hear your thoughts on these 2 if anyone's read them!

I hope to read all of Moran's book this coming 2017! 👊

#readinggoals

If you haven't picked this up yet, what are you waiting for? It was wonderful! I even went ahead and bought some magazines that featured Nefertiti, Akhenaten or anything that featured this era which early Egyptians tried to bury. This book rekindled my fascination with the early history of Egypt! And maybe history in general #iwonder
Now... what to read next?

As sweet as this concoction is the drama in my current read! What's your usual go-to drink when reading? 💞

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An awesome read with drama:- love, betrayal, deception and lies. This story was told from Mutny or Mutnodjmet (Nefertiti's younger sister) point of view. Nefertiti was the charmer, beautiful one, recalcitrant and power consumed sister, while Mutny was the kind, honest and wise sister. Although they were different and did not see eye to eye on certain issues, their love for one another and their family, surpassed all these. Very engaging read!

I expected to like this book more than I did. It didn't feel authentic enough for me. I felt like the author could have changed the names and set the story in Tudor England or ancient China or 16th century France.