Egypt’s Golden Couple: When Akhenaten and Nefertiti Were Gods on Earth

King Tut (Tutankhamun ) is a household name and November 2022 marks the centennial of the discovery of his tomb. His parents, Akhenaten and Nefertiti were viewed as Gods on Earth due to their transformation of solar worship, innovations in art and urban design, impact on culture, religion, and politics.

This one took me some time to get through as there is a lot to absorb. I have always been interested and in ancient Egypt: the pharaohs, pyramids, artifacts, history, and the way of life, so I thought I would love this book. There were parts that were immensely interesting and informative and others that had me wondering how is this entirely a nonfiction history book with the opening chapter sections which tell scenes/imagined scenes from the character’s lives? I know these were added to give readers insight into life back then, but for some reason, I didn’t care for them.

The authors know their stuff and have done a lot of research throughout their careers. While some might find the imagined scenes interesting and worthwhile, they hindered my enjoyment of the book. Don’t get me wrong, this is still a worthwhile read especially those who are interested in Egyptology.

Well researched, interesting, and informative.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.