House of Illusions by Pauline Gedge is the sequel to House of Dreams. Both books make up the Lady of the Reeds duology and are ancient Egyptian fiction. I recommend reading my review for House of Dreams before this one. This review will have spoilers. Synopsis: For many years, Thu has lived in exile, writing… Continue reading Book Review for “House of Illusions” by Pauline Gedge
Category: -Historical Fiction
Book Review for “House of Dreams” by Pauline Gedge
I've reviewed two books by Pauline Gedge, Child of the Morning and The Twelfth Transforming. I disliked Child of the Morning so much that I didn't even finish it while The Twelfth Transforming, on the other hand, is currently my favorite Egyptian historical fiction book of all time... clearly my love for Gedge's work varies… Continue reading Book Review for “House of Dreams” by Pauline Gedge
Book Review for “Cleopatra’s Moon” by Vicky Alvear Shecter
I was in the mood for some Egyptian historical fiction so I chose to read Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter. This is a take on the life of Cleopatra Selene, the daughter of the infamous Queen Cleopatra. I've read one other historical fiction book about her and that was Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran.… Continue reading Book Review for “Cleopatra’s Moon” by Vicky Alvear Shecter
Book Review for “Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold” by Ellen O’Connell
Today we're heading into the yee-haw genre of Western historical fiction. I haven't reviewed much from this sub-genre but what I've read, I've liked. I was in the mood for some Little House on the Prairie type fun so I started researching "best of" lists on Goodreads. Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen… Continue reading Book Review for “Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold” by Ellen O’Connell
13 Books to Read When the World is Falling Apart
Unless you've been living off the grid in a cabin, (if so, lucky you) you're probably aware of what is going on in the world right now. Many people are afraid and anxious because of COVID-19. I hope that you all are taking the self isolation recommendations seriously and only leaving the house when necessary.… Continue reading 13 Books to Read When the World is Falling Apart
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