Today was a snow day. So I read this book. It was a wonderful, fast, perfect escape for a snow day. Really well developed world and setting, based a little bit on ancient Egypt, it does a great job pulling from some of the most interesting aspects of that time period and culture, as well as bringing in the mystical elements attributed to that time. And with a little added pinch of extra magic, an intriguing foursome of religious leaders, a corruption of the religious hierarchy, and some fun extras ('Nandi) this made for a great story. I also really enjoyed some of the relationships that were explored, particularly the one between Najiri and Ehiru. I love how strong their bond was, how intense the love, that I really felt it. And the gradual admission of it, for both of them, I respect the author for her ability to create something so realistic. All in all, a great creation of a world, a belief system, characters, that I thoroughly enjoyed getting lost in on this snowy, freezing day.