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The Antiquity Affair was a fun and adventurous story that felt like a combination of Indiana Jones and Frozen.
Please note: I received this advanced reader copy from Netgalley for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
What’s it about?
In 1907, two sisters, Lila and Tess, are swept up in a scheme to uncover an ancient (and potentially powerful) Egyptian relic.
This story has a little bit of everything.
From the romance to the action sequences, the riddle-solving to the sisterly spats, this story has it all.
I enjoyed this daring duo’s adventures across Europe and Egypt. The setting and time period made for an exciting backdrop, and the pacing was reminiscent of a historical action movie.
Both Lila and Tess were strong in their own unique ways but also flawed in their own ways. Each made for a compelling main character. But also watching the two sisters build on their relationship created a more nuanced layer to the story.
Speaking of relationships, the romance was a fun subplot without ever taking center stage. Each sister’s romantic developments were relevant to the main plot, which I appreciated.
I also appreciated the effort toward acknowledging the archaeology field’s reliance on colonization and imperialism while still weaving an exciting narrative. I felt the story and its characters appreciated Egypt and Egyptian culture rather than viewing it as something to take advantage of. The ones who did want to pillage it were the bad guys. That positioning is important.
Should you read it?
I recommend The Antiquity Affair to fans of historical fiction and adventure who enjoy romantic subplots, twists and turns, and cultural exploration.
This book releases on June 6, 2023.
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One response to “The Antiquity Affair: An adventurous tale”
Love it when you compare a book to a movie, I immediately get the jest of the story without reading anything else. Helps to organize my mind of what I’m about to read for the review.