Genre: Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Paranormal, Romance
LGBTQ+ Category: Gay
Reviewer: Jay
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About The Book
QSFer Irene Preston has a new MM historical fantasy/paranormal romance out in the shared The Pharaoh’s Promise series: The God’s Guardian.
In ancient Alexandria, a brilliant scholar and a fierce warrior are drawn together by a mystical artifact stolen from the tomb of a god-king.
Bhaskar, a radical young astronomer, arrives in Alexandria with stars in his eyes. He dreams of studying with the most renowned minds of the ancient world and making his name at the Great Library. When he stumbles upon a stolen artifact—a sundial tied to the Gods of Egypt—he is ripped away from the safe haven of his scrolls and plunged into a world of danger and supernatural intrigue.
On his first night in the city, Bhaskar is saved by Anu, a powerful warrior whose intervention feels anything but accidental. As the danger surrounding the sundial grows, so does the sizzling attraction between them. But neither man has revealed the full truth of their past —or their intentions.
In a world where gods still meddle in mortal lives, will the forces of darkness drive them apart, or is their love already written in the stars?
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The God’s Guardian may be read as a stand-alone or as part of The Pharaoh’s Promise.
An ancient Egyptian priest created a love spell to keep lovers close for all eternity. The sands of time have spread that spell far and wide, bringing love to some unexpected places….
The Review
For anyone who enjoys action thrillers centered around a romantic pairing in ancient Egypt, this book will be a treat. The author’s research is superb, although she admits she has played fast and loose with some details for the sake of the plot.
Bhaskar has come to Alexandria from India to study, but is caught up in a criminal web of smugglers and a death cult, and his new lover Anu is not all he seems. At the heart of the plot lies a mystical sundial. Bhaskar sees it as a source of inspiration for his astronomical calculations, but it has deeper significance.
There are twists and turns, paranormal creatures who stalk the hero, and a happy ending that brings relief to characters and readers alike. Recommended for lovers of Egyptology and mm romance fans.
4 stars.
The Reviewer
I’ve been doing book reviews on my website, crossposted or linked to various social media, for a few years. I read a number of genres but I really enjoy all kinds of speculative fiction so thought I’d like to share my views with you. I love sci fi and other speculative fiction because of the way it can, at its best, make us see ourselves in a new light. Quite apart from the exciting stories, of course! I used to be an English teacher, and I’m a writer (fantasy) so I can be quite critical about style etc. but I hope I can also appreciate properly some books that don’t appeal to me personally but might be simply perfect for others. I have, obviously, read widely, and continue to do so.