Why read The Heretic Queen?

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In ancient Egypt, a forgotten princess must overcome her family's past, and remake history. The winds of change are blowing through Thebes. A devastating palace fire has killed the 18th dynasty's royal family - all with the exception of Nefertari, niece of the reviled former queen Nefertiti. The girl's deceased…

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2 authors picked The Heretic Queen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Caitlin Sumner

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The first time I read this book I couldn't put it down. I read it in a single day. Every time I've read it since it's been the same. I'm just sucked into the voice and the story and I never want it to end. I've loved Egypt almost all my life and The Heretic Queen is one of the best Egyptian Historical Fiction novels I have ever read. To me, storytelling is about the journey, about the change in the voice as the character ages, about overcoming the hardships of life, and hoping for the future when the story…

From Caitlin's list on historical fiction you can't put down.

Lindsey Pogue

Author

I’ll start by saying this isn’t “fantasy” but it is my favorite historical fiction novel to date (for over ten years, actually). If you love ancient Egypt, engrossing world building, palace intrigue, friends to lovers romance, mythology, and “all the things” then this is a book you’ll enjoy. I absolutely love Michelle Moran, she’s one of my all-time favorite authors, and this novel is a perfectly woven tapestry that will transport you back to Egypt’s golden age.

From Lindsey's list on historical fiction and fantasy.