Inez has always lived in Buenos Aires, but one letter from Egypt changes her life. The letter explains that her parents vanished in the desert and are presumed dead. Inez does not accept this vague answer and sets out on her own to adventure to Egypt. Once there, she is met by the unimpressed Whit. Whit is her uncle’s assistant and tasked with buying her a return ticket to Buenos Aires. When Inez refuses to accept his offer, an epic journey begins as Inez sets out to find out what truly happened to her parents. Along the way, danger lurks in the shadows and Inez must decide who to trust with herself and her magic. 

Wow, What the River Knows is definitely one of my favorite books of the year! I loved Inez and Whit’s chemistry, the sizzling tension between them was incredible. Inez’s determination and inability to take no for an answer made her such a fierce and strong heroine. Whit is more morally gray, but fighting to get back to who he wants to be. Ibañez’s writing is vivid and captivating. She paints enchanting and cinematic views of Egypt, while portraying the danger that lurks in the shadows or just below the surface. The ending twists took me by surprise and made me very eager for the next book! What the River Knows is probably my favorite book yet from Isabel Ibañez and I would highly recommend it to anyone! 

Readers who enjoy high-stakes adventures, Egyptian history, enemies-to-lovers, and captivating writing will love this book. I can’t wait for the sequel!  

Thank you so much to Isabel Ibañez, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.