The Glass Pyramid by Vesela Patton follows the journey of Ahamoset, a young girl in ancient Egypt whose fierce ambition and vivid dreams set her apart from those around her. She longs for love, respect, and ultimately power, while navigating a dangerous world of family conflict, betrayal, and mystical encounters. At its heart, the book weaves together palace politics, sibling rivalry, and encounters with a strange otherworldly figure named Sekhem, who guides her toward a destiny larger than herself. The story blends history with myth and imagination, creating a sweeping tale that shifts between daily life in the New Kingdom and spiritual journeys through dreamlike realms.

The imagery is often stunning. Scenes of gardens, palaces, and feasts are rich and sensory, making me feel like I was walking alongside Ahamoset. Her mystical visions, especially those with Sekhem, pulse with strange beauty and unsettling wonder. At the same time, the cruelty of her brother Wajmose left me shaken. His violence made me angry, even sick at times. This clash between brutality and beauty gave the story a raw energy, but it also made the reading experience jagged, almost exhausting in places.

I admired the ambition of the book. It doesn’t just aim to tell a simple historical drama; it tries to marry myth, philosophy, and morality with personal struggle. This works especially well when Ahamoset pushes against the limits of her world and dreams of a future she is told she cannot have. At times, the writing leaned toward the reflective, with stretches of dialogue that carried a lesson-like tone, slowing the pace of the story. I wanted more chances to see Ahamoset simply as a young girl before her destiny pressed in. Still, the richness of the prose and the author’s clear passion for the story shone through. That dedication gives the book its strength and keeps the reader engaged.

The Glass Pyramid is a story I would recommend to readers who enjoy lush detail, mythic overtones, and tales of young women striving against the odds in rigid societies. If you like a mix of history, fantasy, and moral struggle wrapped in vivid storytelling, this book is worth your time.

Pages: 234