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Throne of Khetara: His Face is the Sun

Waterstones YA Book of the Month & NYT bestseller Ancient Egyptian fantasy epic of rebellion, romance and betrayal - perfect for Tahereh Mafi fans
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A new reign is coming. . . Rebellion, dark magic, desire and horror collide in the start to this epic Ancient Egyptian inspired fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi and Sabaa Tahir. An instant New York Times bestseller and Waterstones YA Book... Read More
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Throne of Khetara: His Face is the Sun

A new reign is coming. . . Rebellion, dark magic, desire and horror collide in the start to this epic Ancient Egyptian inspired fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi and Sabaa Tahir. An instant New York Times bestseller and Waterstones YA Book of the Month!

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A new reign is coming. . . Rebellion, dark magic, desire and horror collide in the start to this epic Ancient Egyptian inspired fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi and Sabaa Tahir. An instant New York Times bestseller and Waterstones YA Book of the Month!

'A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue' - Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace

Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief.

The kingdom of Khetara awaits an uncertain future . . .

As the gilded royal court revels in decadence, turning a blind eye to the civil unrest threatening to overspill the rural southern lands, an inescapable storm of change is brewing. For the pharaoh is dying and fate will come for them all.

In the golden capital, the royal princess, SITA, is caught in a web of sensuality, deceit and murder as her older brother lusts for power and excess. Meanwhile her younger brother, rejects his royal heritage to find refuge in the sacred temple and the ancient knowledge it holds.

Unbeknownst to the royal heirs, NEFF, a young girl haunted by prophetic blood-drenched dreams, holds the key to their destinies.

To the south, the flames of rebellion ignite as RAE, a farmer's daughter, resists the pharaoh's oppressive rule and inspires an army.

And in the depths of the desert, tomb-raider KARIM stumbles upon a long-buried secret and awakens the monster within . . .

Who will sit on the throne when the bloodshed is done?

A scintillating, explosive, richly layered lush fantasy told in multiple viewpoints - this is the start of a must-read epic trilogy!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444977400

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Michelle Jabes Corpora was born in Washington DC, and grew up in Maryland, USA, where she still lives today. In addition to working as an editor and concept creator in the children's publishing industry for more than fifteen years, Michelle is the author of the Holly Horror series for young adults, as well as novels for middle-grade readers. Michelle has been training in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2017, and is currently a blue belt at Crazy 88 MMA. She lives with her husband, two daughters, a melodramatic dog, and two long-haired guinea pigs.

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