Last Dancer of the Egyptian Sky

by Amanda Meuwissen

MM encounters to shake the ancient tombs

Nakht has only ever loved one man in his short, sheltered existence—his fellow palace dancer, Meryt. Two of many personal slaves for Pharaoh, while they may not be free, they are content with their lives so long as they can share them.

But when Meryt is killed during an attempted coup, all hope for a happy life together is shattered.

Lost without his love, Nakht surrenders his life to the gods, but it is not more bloodshed that they seek. The male gods petition Nakht to prove his love for Meryt by resisting the greatest pleasures and temptations they can provide. Only if he can keep his eyes on the one he claims to be devoted to will he and Meryt be reunited.

Nakht cares not whether they are returned to Pharaoh’s service or if he must join Meryt in the Field of Reeds, only that he stands in his beloved’s presence once more. He believes he can resist anything the gods offer him, but his certainty is about to be tested.

Indulge in the divine desires of the Egyptian gods in this enticing standalone novel. It can be read independent of other installments of Lovers of the Gods, and like Last Thrall of Asgard is as much a ROMANCE as it is a romp through this enigmatic pantheon.

Genres: Adult, Queer, Fantasy

Kindle Edition

Published March 24, 2026

About the author

Amanda Meuwissen is a queer author with a primary focus on M/M fiction and romance. As the author of LGBTQ+ Fantasy #1 Best Seller, Coming Up for Air, LGBTQ+ Horror #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release, A Delicious Descent, and several other titles through various publishers, Amanda regularly attends local comic conventions for fun and to meet with fans, where she will often be seen in costume as one of her favorite fictional characters. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, John, and their cat, Helga.

Reviews

[Alix Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un grand merci à l’auteure pour cet ARC et sa confiance.

Je voudrais commencer par remercier Amanda Meuwissen de l’immense respect qu’elle a pour ses lecteur.ices.
L’auteure procède au tout début du roman à détailler par le menu les kinks et les TW/CW en ajoutant que chaque chapitre sera précédé d’une liste plus spécifique de ce qu’il contient.
✨The ultimate consent queen!✨

Maintenant j’ai un aveu à faire… je n’ai pas lu les tomes précédents.🙈😂
J’avais peur de ne pas être réceptif.ve au concept de partage/échange se terminant par une romance. De même que mes propres griefs contre certains dieux grecs m’auraient retenu d’apprécier pleinement le tome 1 (*coughApollocough*👀).
Mais comme je connais moins la mythologie égyptienne et que j’aime particulièrement le contexte historique, j’ai voulu tenter avec le tome 3 sachant que les livres ne sont pas connectés.
Donc merci à l’auteure d’avoir calmer d’emblée ma principale inquiétude en commençant par nous rassurer sur la dynamique romantique qui existe au sein du couple 🙏.

Nakht et Meryt sont un couple de danseurs esclaves au sein du palais du pharaon, heureux de s’être trouvé l’un l’autre pour traverser cette vie.
Mais lorsque un coup d’état vient écourter celle de Meryt, seuls les dieux peuvent encore intercéder dans le cours des événements.

🪲Dieux égyptiens
🪶Romance MM (with sharing)
🪲Poétique/romantique ++
🪶High spice/low angst
🪲Dub-con

Ce dernier point réside dans le chantage affectif des dieux, permettant à Nakht de récupérer l’amour de sa vie s’il triomphe des épreuves, cela fait planer une ambiance dub-con/accord par contrition sur toute la durée du roman (jamais entre les MCs).

Ce roman possède un visuel riche et enivrant, les décors font rêver avec un émerveillement mêlé de crainte. Le style de l’auteure est toujours aussi poétique et l’amour constant entre les personnages malgré les épreuves est magnifique à regarder. Et bien sûr l’exploration des kinks est très satisfaisante.🤗😇
Je recommande mais, évidemment, vérifiez bien les TW/CW.😉

[Cynthia M Brow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last Dancer of the Egyptian Sky is part of the Lovers of the Gods series. This book can be read as a standalone but why not enjoy the whole series. Please check the trigger warnings before you start this book. The blurb gives you a good idea of what to expect from the story. I loved Amanda Meuwissen's sexy erotic take on the old gods of Egypt. There is so much emotion put into this story. I don't want to spoil anything about the story so all I can say is I really enjoyed this book. It has plenty of steam, lots of emotional moments, and some hard decisions to make. I would definitely recommend this book and series.
received a free review copy

[Bianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meryt and Nakht story was intense, with a bit of heartache caused by death, trials to prove worth, pleasurable moments, as well as hard times as decisions has to be made while not loosing the scope of all.
It had moments that weren’t for the faint-hearted so is important to take into account the trigger warnings, as well as ones were the deepest secrets and desires needed to be accepted and also refused.
Their love and devotion is put to test, as well as the sincerity and depth of it.
I also enjoyed the mythology aspect, as well as the depiction of it through the author’s eyes.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow what a story. I loved the details in this story and truly felt like i was there with meryt. I dont want to give anything away but basically this is a story of meryt proving his love for his partner nakht and he does this by getting sexy trials from the Egyptian gods I enjoyed this story as it was soo unique, interesting and not forgetting super hot! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Juniper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes place against the backdrop of the ancient Egyptian pantheon, and it's a fascinating, immersive blend of mythology, adventure, trials, steam, and romance that delivers heat and emotion in equal, generous measure. Meryt and Nakht's story is intense on pretty much every level — if the mythology angle appeals and you're comfortable with the content warnings, this one is absolutely worth a read. *I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a little reluctant to get into this book, since it started with a couple, and I didn’t want to know what happened to them. But I don’t know why I ever doubted the author! This book might be my favorite of the three. I loved the trials, the history, the reward, and of course I loved Meryt and Nakht! Low-ish angst, high heat, HEA.

This is my honest review of an advanced reader copy.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

LAST DANCER OF THE EGYPTIAN SKY was immediately on my TBR as soon as I heard about it! I loved this book’s storytelling style (don’t want to give it away) and the thought and research and own spin Amanda puts on this mythology was fantastic!

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. The characters were amazing and I just wanted to hug them. The world building was amazing and so intriguing. This was an amazing journey through Egyptian mythology that I throughly enjoyed.

[Megan McGrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nakht & Meryt

Anubis, Ptah, Geb, Amun-Ra, Seth, Horus, Thoth, Osiris

Something that becomes clearer with each story I read from Amanda is that she is clearly a poet as well as a master fantasy writer. The prose that comes from her within these stories is incredible and always memorable. Some of the stories have them as songs, but I can never truly auditorily-visualize the music that accompanies them. This story was a grand adventure on both sides of the MCs' POV. It very much read like the romance of a lifetime, and I loved the culmination of their love as presented in the epilogue. They each got everything they deserved and fought so very hard for. Though Nakht was the one frolicking with the gods, Meryt definitely had a special journey to follow alongside.
The Last Dancer of the Egyptian Sky was a rollercoaster I had not fully anticipated, but I absolutely enjoyed the ride. The Lovers of the Gods series are such a fun take on ancient myths and fantasies. Even if this series is over, I can't wait to see what comes next.

I received an authorized copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.

[Trish Skywalker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so fascinating, it’s like an erotic mythology class 😂
Amanda has taken us through the Greek and Nordic myths, and this time we’re in Egypt with the ancient gods. The story revolves around two slaved dancers, Nakht and Meryt, who’ve known each other since they were boys, and loved each other for years. Though they perform for everyone they’re told to, their hearts only belong to each other. When tragedy tears them apart, Nakht doesn’t know how to live without Meryt. But he’s given the gift of his lifetime: to complete a series of trials, and if he passes all of them, he can reunite with his love. The catch is…each trial is a different Egyptian deity. Not only are they there to tempt Nakht away from his goal, but also to…put his body to the test. These trials are not easy, and Nakht is being offered things he could never imagine having. Will the gods find a way to sway him?
This is a crazy, sexy ride through Egyptian mythology with a beautiful Romance at its center.
Thanks so much to Amanda for the arc!