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spellboundreader's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Do I need to start reading more historical fiction??? It’s a genre I’ve never tapped into, but am willing to give another chance.
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It’s 1923 and four women become unlikely friends. A sharpshooter, a barnstormer, a mathematician and an archaeologist. Together they form a club to celebrate women’s achievements and to support each other.
A letter sent by Anna, the archeologist, brings the ladies back together. Anna has found a tomb in Egypt that she thinks could be full of ancient treasures and historical artifacts. When the women arrive to unearth the tomb, problems begin to arise. Starting with someone ransacking the tomb and shooting at the group of adventurers.
Their friendships will be tested as they race across Egypt, chasing the pharaoh’s treasure. Danger follows close behind them.
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What I liked:
. We were promised adventure, and we got it! The story was pretty fast paced and kept my attention.
. The setting and atmosphere of Egypt. Made me want to watch The Mummy immediately after finishing.
. The ladies rocked. Each character had their own voice and motivations.
Meh:
. The romance… gave me the ick. Anna came off very pushy and almost predatory in her conquest of Clara. This behavior was addressed by members of the group, but Anna did nothing to change.
. At times this felt like a YA novel, not like I was reading about women 30+ years old. Naive and childish decisions were made often
. The plot twists were glaringly obvious. I wasn’t mad at it, but the mystery was severely lacking.
Over all rating: 3 stars
wabbitrabbit's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The characters are aged in their late 30s but it feels like a YA book. Anna’s wooing of Clara at the start feels forced and coercive. Georgette was my favourite character.
amotisse's review against another edition
4.0
What a find!
Women adventurers indeed!
Egyptian tombs and treasures, captivating characters, friendship, discovery and exploration, action and suspense.
Wonderful.
Women adventurers indeed!
Egyptian tombs and treasures, captivating characters, friendship, discovery and exploration, action and suspense.
Wonderful.
mxsallybend's review against another edition
3.0
As an adventure, this was merely OK. I would have preferred more treasure hunting and less treasure chasing, and I was not at all a fan of the supernatural deus ex machina. When you have such strong, wonderful women leading the story, let them win it as well - to do otherwise robs them as much as the thieves did.
As a romance, this was fabulous. I loved Anna's the slow seduction and Clara's slow awakening to the reality of a relationship with which she has no experience. We get false starts, interrupted moments, and some friendly cautions, all of which make the eventual consummation that much more wonderful.
As a romance, this was fabulous. I loved Anna's the slow seduction and Clara's slow awakening to the reality of a relationship with which she has no experience. We get false starts, interrupted moments, and some friendly cautions, all of which make the eventual consummation that much more wonderful.
go_devils's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
kolymaarasto's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
osucarrie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Great adventure! I would like to read another book and see what the Lady Adventurers Club gets up to next!
theinkdrinker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
chainynkr's review against another edition
4.0
A group of very different women meet at an Egyptology lecture in the early 20th century, and form The Lady Adventurers Club.
This was a fun thrill ride of a story, with mystery and car chases. The scenes of different cities in Egypt, complete with some of the unrest of the time, enhances the storyline, the characters, and the stakes of the chase.
The turn into fantasy at the end was a little jarring, though it had been hinted at throughout. But I actually enjoyed it once I went with it.
My biggest issue of this book is the way Anna and Clara interact. Anna comes on incredibly strong to say the least. But it leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth how she crosses boundaries with a "I know you'll love it once I show you" attitude. This is especially true since the women talk about the culture of men acting entitled and abusive. Although there is a happy resolution, I couldn't shake my bad feeling through the end.
All in all, a good read. I would recommend for the excitement, the taste of history, and the characters themselves.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bella Books for the review copy!
This was a fun thrill ride of a story, with mystery and car chases. The scenes of different cities in Egypt, complete with some of the unrest of the time, enhances the storyline, the characters, and the stakes of the chase.
The turn into fantasy at the end was a little jarring, though it had been hinted at throughout. But I actually enjoyed it once I went with it.
My biggest issue of this book is the way Anna and Clara interact. Anna comes on incredibly strong to say the least. But it leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth how she crosses boundaries with a "I know you'll love it once I show you" attitude. This is especially true since the women talk about the culture of men acting entitled and abusive. Although there is a happy resolution, I couldn't shake my bad feeling through the end.
All in all, a good read. I would recommend for the excitement, the taste of history, and the characters themselves.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bella Books for the review copy!