Lily of the Nile also set up Octavian’s unhealthy obsession with Selene’s mother, Cleopatra, as well as with Selene. I’ll have to read to see if this is handled in a believable way. Even if it wasn’t known, the first book set up her brother as her rightful husband until their world was torn apart, so going to her brother would be natural as it was their way of life which Octavian had taken from them. As Lisa had pointed out, it’s pretty well known that Egyptian royalty married their siblings to keep the bloodlines pure. I see it as historical fantasy along the lines of MZB which often had very disturbing scenes of rape and incest, but they weren’t books ABOUT rape and incest and they didn’t glorify it. So I’m bummed I read the spoilers (though I was duly warned) but I’m still definitely going to read this book. I think she has a deep appreciation for ancient history and the feminine role within it. It’s probably no secret I’m a fan of Stephanie Dray/Draven’s books since I’m giving away a copy of Lily and Song of the Nile on my blog.

Goodreads | Amazon | BN | nook | Sony | Koboĭarn it! I try to avoid reviews of books I want to read, but the haiku lured me in. I loved your first book Cannot recommend this one Wish I could. I am so, so sad I love your writing and voice WHY did you write this? Would rather read a book about a strong queen or historical stuff This plot is just gross Entire book is about “Will she or won’t she?” Selene must decide Egypt or her new kingdom? Whore to her rapist? Plot continues down Octavian offers her Egypt if they fuck. If that were not bad enough, Selene runs from this to her brother’s arms Me: What the fucking fuck just happened in this book? Seriously now. On her wedding night to Juba, Selene is raped by Octavian This book takes that book and pretty much destroys it I hated each page In first book, Selene takes control of her own fate ends on happy note What happened here, Dray? Your first book was so very good. Jaiku D Reviews / Haiku Egypt / Historical Romances 180 Comments SeptemHaiku Review: Song of the Nile by Stephanie Dray

Song of the nile by stephanie dray