This witty memoir intertwines the experiences of a modern-day woman journalist in the Middle East with those of Zenobia, a 3rd-century queen, exploring surprising parallels in their lives and the enduring challenges faced by women in the region.

I’m not generally a memoir person, but I loved this mix of memoir and history. The writing is brilliant, the story compelling, and the style immersive. The book is funny and sometimes heartbreaking, but always a pleasure to read.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.