⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5

Nahia is a fascinating YA debut filled with danger, love, history, and a captivating cast of characters.

One of my favorite parts of this novel was the setting in prehistoric Europe. I loved how Emily Jones incorporated her work and research as an archaeologist to create an immersive novel filled with interesting history and a believable, propelling plot. Nahia was a wonderful main character, and I enjoyed her character development and journey. The characters were well-developed and vivid, and I enjoyed the exploration of gender roles and female power. The sibling bond was beautifully written, and the romance was tender and sweet. Emily’s prose was lovely and fit the story well, presenting an atmospheric tale. The adventure that Nahia embarked on was intriguing and entertaining, although I felt a few parts were not cohesive. I also occasionally found it difficult to connect to Nahia and the story. Overall, this was a great YA debut that I would absolutely recommend!

Although I enjoyed the audiobook, the narrator for this one felt a bit off. I had hoped for more accents and emotion, and the narrator’s voice for Nahia occasionally felt bland.

Thank you to the publisher for the free ALC!

I was not a fan of the narrator of this book. I felt she read it too flat and was very boring. The book didn’t hold my interest because of this. I would probably enjoy actually reading it better.

This was a self discovery journey 🫶🏽 More so character driven than plot heavy, I just wish I could’ve connected w/ everything more!!
Overall, this was a beautifully written story & even more beautifully narrated!!

Quotes living in my head rent free-

“How did you bear it?
It is not who I am, it is only what happened to me.”

“Things happen, sometimes good things, sometimes bad things, unfair things, the sun rises and then it sets. Life goes on.”

“If you expect too much from others, you will be hurt. No one is responsible for any choices, but their own.”
Oh, howww I felt this one though 🤍