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Ah Stephanie Thornton, another gem has come from your pen... I adored the historical jewels that she's given us in this engrossing work. The reader breathes and experiences the words, just doesn't read them. I could feel the heat of the Egyptian son, see the glare of the waters of the Nile, and hear the chants to the ancient Egyptian Gods.

I especially liked this look into ancient Egyptian religion, the role it played in society, and the society in general. It seems that the Gods had an almost physical presence in the story with how closely they were incorporated into the narrative, a fact that was very true in ancient Egypt from what I've read. The look into the ancient Egyptian royal court and the life of the royal family was also fascinating. I had never heard of certain facts like the Hall of Women and how limited the true position of women were in this society, at least those in the royal lineage. The author does a fantastic job of incorporating historical and cultural details throughout the story that brings this all to life without detracting in any way from the engrossing story. A true skill of a top writer...

And oh that story! Seeing the rise of Hatshepsut, in all its different stages and all the different players in that rise, made for a very gripping story. She's a woman who has a will of iron and a courage as big as the pyramids. With intelligence to match these other virtues, Hatshepsut rises to a position to help her nation through what could have been a chaotic time, all the while overcoming prejudice due to her sex, intimate enemies close to her, and a curse that seems to doom her loved ones as she grows great. With such sensual surroundings provided by the author, this engrossing story just grows and grows until the climatic resolution that provides some good postulations about why the archeological record is the way it is.

This is another win by Stephanie Thornton. She is one of those historical writers that makes her readers literally experience the past through details that appeal to all the senses. She tells a gripping story about a woman who was large in history and whose name still lives today, thousands of years later. Yet, the reader gets to know this woman intimately, feeling her emotions and thinking her thoughts with her. All through the superb skill of Stephanie Thornton. I so can't wait for her next book in Nov 2014!


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Daughter of the Gods A Novel of Ancient Egypt Stephanie Thornton Books Reviews

Stephanie Thornton has brought to life one of the most fascinating characters in history, Hatshepsut, the great Egyptian woman pharaoh. The story is beautifully told with compelling, likable, even lovable, characters, and a few really despicable villains. The plot is full of twists and surprises, some wonderful, some heartbreaking. I found myself genuinely caring for them. Her description of life in a royal Egyptian palace is full of lavish details. You can actually see the desert sun shining off the gold ornaments and shimmering white linen garments. The story sensuous and engrossing in the best romantic tradition while staying close to the few known facts of the characters. Nearly all the characters are actual historical people. This was a very quick read. I finished it in three days commuting on the train. If you are interested in ancient Egypt and enjoy a good story well told, you will love this book.
Been reading about her and Nefertiti. This book though is timeless. Even though she gives some true facts some things in her life are still a mystery and left for different interpretations. This is very well written and would read more from this Author.
I have read several of Thornton's books and loved them, but this was a huge disappointment. She manages to make one of the most powerful women in history seem indecisive and weak. She ascribes several of her biggest accomplishments to the men around her, like she couldn't of had the ideas herself. Thornton robs her of credit over and over again to point where she seems like a puppet of men.
I really wanted to like this, but I put off by the main character. I think other people would like her, but she seemed very selfish and self-indulgent to the point I wondered "why should I care about her at all?".

If you like historical fiction, this is ok, but I wasn't enthralled by the story. Also, a couple of the characters that really grew on me were killed off before the end so that was a downer too.
4.5 stars.

This book was absolutely engrossing from the very beginning! I love how Thornton takes these women and elevates their story far above an average biography. While her novels are ‘fiction’ many of the events and people are real and did actually happen.

She makes a perfect story by blending real life and taking liberties with some portions of the story to make it fiction. It makes for entertaining and educational reading at the same time.

Hatshepsut’s story was moving and memorable. I didn’t know much about her or her rule when I read this book but now I feel as though I got to know her and she was truly a strong, independent woman who suffered and continued to rise after the tragedies that she endured.

The love story between Hatshepsut and Senenmut was believable and romantic. I found it easy to relate to both of them and I found joy in their love and devotion.

The only thing that I didn’t care for with this novel was some of the language. I realize for readability and appeal, some of the language had to be updated and modernized. But for me, there were a lot of colloquial and modern phrases that just didn’t work.

For example when Aset tells Hatshepsut at the chariot races “don’t kill your self” and basically says show the boys how it’s done. It just seemed forced and out of place in ancient Egypt.

I also wanted to praise yet another glorious cover. Thornton has really found a wonderful artist to do her covers. This cover is eye catching and I love the bright colors. It really played up to the ‘Egyptian gold’ visuals that I imagine when I think of Egypt. I LOVE this cover.

This novel had a lot of things to love. Strong characters, intriguing story, rich history, forbidden romance, tragedy, and conspiracy. If you haven’t read Thornton before, she is a marvelous story teller and you will learn a little history while enjoying a truly engaging story!

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Ah Stephanie Thornton, another gem has come from your pen... I adored the historical jewels that she's given us in this engrossing work. The reader breathes and experiences the words, just doesn't read them. I could feel the heat of the Egyptian son, see the glare of the waters of the Nile, and hear the chants to the ancient Egyptian Gods.

I especially liked this look into ancient Egyptian religion, the role it played in society, and the society in general. It seems that the Gods had an almost physical presence in the story with how closely they were incorporated into the narrative, a fact that was very true in ancient Egypt from what I've read. The look into the ancient Egyptian royal court and the life of the royal family was also fascinating. I had never heard of certain facts like the Hall of Women and how limited the true position of women were in this society, at least those in the royal lineage. The author does a fantastic job of incorporating historical and cultural details throughout the story that brings this all to life without detracting in any way from the engrossing story. A true skill of a top writer...

And oh that story! Seeing the rise of Hatshepsut, in all its different stages and all the different players in that rise, made for a very gripping story. She's a woman who has a will of iron and a courage as big as the pyramids. With intelligence to match these other virtues, Hatshepsut rises to a position to help her nation through what could have been a chaotic time, all the while overcoming prejudice due to her sex, intimate enemies close to her, and a curse that seems to doom her loved ones as she grows great. With such sensual surroundings provided by the author, this engrossing story just grows and grows until the climatic resolution that provides some good postulations about why the archeological record is the way it is.

This is another win by Stephanie Thornton. She is one of those historical writers that makes her readers literally experience the past through details that appeal to all the senses. She tells a gripping story about a woman who was large in history and whose name still lives today, thousands of years later. Yet, the reader gets to know this woman intimately, feeling her emotions and thinking her thoughts with her. All through the superb skill of Stephanie Thornton. I so can't wait for her next book in Nov 2014!