In Warrior of the Nile (The Gods of Egypt), Scott presents the reader with a foreign setting and deeply superstitious people. They are ruled by tradition and magic and by the all so flawed gods and goddesses that modern children study in mythology class. They are hedonists—sly and willing—to use the people as pawns sacrificing them at will. There is a ritual formality inherent in the way that Scott writes ancient Egypt that fits well with the spirit of the time. While Khenet and Tiya are on the Nile they experience a sandstorm that is announced by yellow clouds in the distance. Those who cannot imagine a sandstorm will visualize it perfectly with those two words of description. Scott has polished her craft in a setting with which she clearly experiences comfort.

There is a cohesive style in all of the books I’ve read by Veronica Scott that is endearing. These main characters are likable. They are people perfectly suited destined to find each other but blocked by circumstance. In the case of Tiya and Khenet it’s that she is pledged to make an alliance that will save Egypt.

I highly recommend the work of Veronica Scott to romance readers. This author is skilled at integrating an interesting story with stellar characters and deliciously malicious and clever baddies. Warrior of the Nile (The Gods of Egypt) is one of those reads that you will simply not want to put down. ( )