Author: Malayna Evans
Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy
Publisher: Alcove Press
Publication Date: June 23, 2026
Pages: 325
Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: One determined goddess. Two beloved gods. Three coveted thrones.
Ancient Egypt’s most formidable goddess will stop at nothing to save her true love from the wrath of a vengeful god in this romantic retelling by the author of Neferura, perfect for readers who loved Lilith.
Isis, goddess of thrones and magic, steals the crown of Egypt and hands the power to her husband, Osiris. Together, Isis and Osiris live an idyllic life, ruling justly until the god of chaos, set on revenge for a crime Isis knows nothing about, traps Osiris in a box—a box that quickly vanishes.
Driven by rage and desperation, Isis spends decades disguised as a human woman, isolated from home and family as she searches for her lost love. When she finally uncovers the box, what she finds will change her life—and the fate of gods and mortals—forever. Unless Isis can right the wrongs of a betrayal she didn’t commit and deliver Egypt into the hands of a worthy leader, Egypt will fall into chaos.
Isis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones is a feminist retelling about the woman behind one of the ancient world’s most widespread and enduring cults, a goddess whose message of empathy and resilience resonates still today.
My Review: Isis was one of Ancient Egypt’s most famous and important goddesses. She was queen to Osiris, who was King of the Underworld. She was also the mother of Horus. This novel retells the myth of Isis. Isis is the Sister-Wife of Osiris. One day, her brother Set murders Osiris. Isis goes on a quest to recover Osiris’s body.
I have heard of the myth of Osiris while reading biographies of Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt. Queen Cleopatra VII often identified herself as the reincarnation of the goddess Isis. Therefore, I was eager to read a fictional retelling of the myths surrounding the Egyptian goddess, Isis. Isis is a sympathetic figure. She is wise and compassionate. I felt sorry for her that she had to lose her husband and be separated from her for all eternity. I found it interesting how Isis nurtures her son, Horus, to become the king of the Egyptian pantheon. Thus, I was intrigued by her role as sister, wife, queen, and mother.
Overall, this book is about love, loss, and hope. I found all of the characters to be very compelling, especially the villain. There were some parts of the book that moved at a slow pace. However, I found Isis’s journey to be emotional and heart-wrenching! I thought Mrs. Evans did an excellent job in making Ancient Egypt come alive! I also like how she made the complex Egyptian pantheon easy to understand! Isis of Egypt was an engaging and moving read! I recommend this book for fans of mythology! I also recommend it for fans of Inanna, Hera, and Memoirs of Cleopatra!
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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