Throne of Khetara · #1
His Face Is the Sun
**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
A new reign is coming...Romance, magic, adventure, and horror collide in the start to this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.
Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief.
Tensions run as hot as the Khamsin winds in the great kingdom of Khetara. Rumors of the pharaoh's mysterious illness abound, and with them, murmurs of rebellion grow. Meanwhile, in the quiet desert, a forgotten oracle begins to unfold, setting a dark prophecy into action and drawing together four strangers…
Princess SITA lives in the abundance of the palace, and in a moment of passion, she unmasks a betrayal that will put her life―and the entire royal court―in grave danger.
A priestess-in-training, NEFF strives to understand her intense visions from the gods, except theirs is not the only magic at play in the grand temple.
As a farmer's daughter, RAE knows how much the pharaoh's men have taken from her land, her people. Still, who will step forward to confront the king?
KARIM was raised among the pyramids of the Red Lands and survives on the wealth of the dead as a tomb robber. But amid the spoils, an ancient evil awakens…
Bloodshed is coming. Only together do these four have the potential to save the kingdom from destruction. But when the dust has settled, who will sit on the throne of Khetara?
The series
In the shifting sands of an ancient kingdom, where gods whisper through temples and power is as fragile as desert glass, a hidden fate begins to stir. The Throne of Khetara invites readers into a world where political tension and divine prophecy intertwine, crafting a narrative that pulses with magic and mystery.
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Centered on the fragile reign of ailing rulers and the secrets buried beneath the sunbaked land, the story follows a cast of unlikely allies—a determined princess, a questioning priestess, a rebellious outsider, and a cunning tomb robber. Their paths collide in unexpected ways, each driven by personal stakes but bound by the fate of a kingdom teetering on the edge of chaos.
This series blends the lush atmosphere of ancient Egyptian-inspired mythos with the gritty realities of political intrigue, exploring themes of identity, power, and destiny through complex, layered characters. The writing carries a lyrical yet tense rhythm, drawing readers into a landscape both majestic and dangerous, where every choice ripples through the fate of generations.
For those intrigued by immersive fantasy worlds that balance richly woven myth with human struggle, this tale offers a fresh take on epic storytelling — a journey that unfolds slowly, revealing the depths of loyalty and the costs of ambition under a relentless sun.
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