"A whimsical, adventure-filled fantasy." --Woman's World
"Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance.
What the River Knows is a pulse pounding archeological hunt that exquisitely weaves together glittering pieces of history with fascinating mythology. This book should come with a seatbelt, because you'll will want to buckle up for this brilliant ride." - Stephanie Garber #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Once Upon A Broken Heart "Take a plucky heroine, a historically grounded Indiana Jones-esque adventure through Ancient Egypt, and add a surprising dollop of magic -- it's a recipe for a delightful read." - Jodi Picoult, #1
New York Times bestselling author
"Phenomenal. This is a book that truly deserves that word.
What the River Knows has it all--page-turning mystery, adventure, intrigue and betrayal, laugh-out-loud banter, and slow-burn romance with characters that jump off the page. I am a fan for life." - Mary E. Pearson,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Remnant Chronicles "
What The River Knows is a historical adventure ripe with delicious twists, swoony angst, and sassy wit that is as thrilling as it is insightful." - J. Elle,
New York Times bestselling author of
Wings of Ebony "A sweeping historical fantasy brimming with adventure, romance, and richly researched lore, What the River Knows is a treasure of a book. Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy." - Elizabeth Lim,
New York Times bestselling author of
Six Crimson Cranes "With vivid descriptions, singular magic, and shocking betrayals,
What the River Knows is a thrilling adventure the whole way through. Add in a swoon-worthy romance and Ibañez's beautiful prose and this is a journey readers will eagerly go on." - Rachel Griffin,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Nature of Witches "Luminous and enchanting,
What the River Knows gleams with dangerous secrets, a clever heroine, ancient tombs, and a mystery that readers will be eager to unravel. A romantic, spellbinding adventure." - Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of
A River Enchanted and
Divine Rivals "Intricately threaded with real history,
What the River Knows is romantic, adrenaline-soaked, and gleaming with clandestine magic. Opening like a dusty puzzle box, it reveals a spirited heroine, her prickly love interest, and an adventure that will spirit you away to the serpentine waters of the Nile. A masterpiece." - Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of
The Wolf and the Woodsman "Magic and mystery, quests and romance sparkle in Ibañez's dazzling historical adventure novel. Prepare to be whisked on a whirlwind ride to the glittering banks of the Egyptian Nile by a plucky, courageous heroine!" - Amélie Wen Zhao
"Fast-paced yet lyrical, with twists that keep you flying through the pages while Ibañez's evocative prose makes you want to savor every sun-drenched paragraph,
What the River Knows is a truly enchanting work of storytelling. All the stars." - Heather Fawcett, author of
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
"A romantic, heart-pounding adventure." -
Kirkus
"A novel that exquisitely depicts both its characters and the world around them...the story will sweep readers away with its cinematic details, its touches of magic, and a dash of romance." -
Booklist, starred review
"A lively cast and a heaping helping of banter-filled romance radiate from this seamless blend of history, mystery, and mythology." -
Publishers Weekly
"A lush historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Argentina and involving the search for Cleopatra's tomb,
What the River Knows deliciously mixes romance and adventure." -
Paste Magazine "With an adventurous treasure hunt, a perilous mystery, and a character-driven romance set in a unique historical moment, this is Ibañez's best work yet." -
School Library Journal, starred review
