His Face is the Sun

Get ready for this epic fantasy trilogy infused with Egyptian mythology and inspired by the author's Egyptian heritage. This book is 1999's The Mummy meets Game of Thrones for teens. His Face is the Sun sets the stage for these four unlikely strangers to come together:

Sita, an overlooked and underestimated princess who disappears into the night when her brother's treacherous betrayal is discovered.

Neff, the youngest priestess in the House of Bast, who keeps secret the true meaning of the king's dreams.

Rae, a rebel in the oppressed Lower Khetara, who leads the fight to keep her loved ones safe from the king's ruthless leader.

And Karim, a tomb robber, who searches for answers about a cursed and forgotten king whose spirit he has awakened.

• Immersive Writing: Rich overlapping storylines and the visceral brutality of Game of Thrones. BTW: Includes a prologue from a cat.
• Political Intrigue for Teens: It's for kids who want the vibe and political intrigue of big adult titles like Dune or Name of the Wind but are not ready for the content
• Extensively Researched: The author weaves in elements of ancient Egyptian history and stories told by her father to create the fictional kingdom of Khetara.
• Ancient curses, secrets, betrayal, 4 POVs, ruthless rulers, "who will claim the throne?" anticipation, Egyptian myths, a forgotten prophecy, and rebel uprisings.
• Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Roseanne A. Brown, Tahereh Mafi, and Isabel Ibañez.