Review of Daughter of Maat by Sandy Esene
Sandy Esene’s book, Daughter of Maat (Blue Benu Press, 2018), is an intriguing look at a world in which the Egyptian gods have persisted throughout the centuries, and the ways in which their machinations and schemes impact the modern world.
Alex Philothea, an archaeologist, is swept up into this world because she signed up for an organization on a whim. As she gets further involved, she learns more about the death of her father and her own role in both the organization and the machinations of the gods. From a very fish out of water beginning, she discovers why she’s been tapped for this role and how important it is to the entire world.
The use of Egyptian mythology and gods in this book is top notch, going far beyond the basic information most folks know about the Egyptian pantheon. I did find the book a bit slow to get started, particularly as it switches between two point of view characters, one of whom was extremely unlikable. But once it gets going, the pace becomes quite fast, and it’s easy to get swept up in, just like Alex.
If you enjoy Egyptian mythology, or if you had a taste from the Moon Knight series on Disney+ and are looking for more, Daughter of Maat is a great way to explore these things!
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