Overview
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! '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!
Full Product Details
Author: Michelle Jabès Corpora
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 4.00cm
, Length: 19.60cm
Weight: 0.360kg
ISBN: 9781444977400
ISBN 10: 1444977407
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 01 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue! -- Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace Captivating. A love letter to fans of Egyptian mythology. -- Aimée Carter, international bestselling author A world of beauty, intrigue, and hard choices. -- Patricia C. Wrede, New York Times bestselling author A brilliant tapestry of an ancient fantasy realm brought to life. This Egyptologist wanted the story to go on and on. -- W. Raymond Johnson, PhD, former director of the Epigraphic Survey/Chicago House, Luxor, University of Chicago Beautifully writtten and a total page-turner. -- Ann Dávila Cardinal, author of You’ve Awoken Her
Author Information
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.
