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THE RIVER HAS TURNED TO BLOOD. A NEW REIGN HAS BEGUN.
The highly anticipated sequel to the INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER His Face is the Sun, a Waterstones YA Book of the Month in January 2026, returns to the richly imagined world of Khetara, where ancient magic, deadly monsters and forbidden romance collide with a growing rebellion.
THE PRINCESS. THE PRIESTESS. THE REBEL. THE TOMB ROBBER.
WHO WILL SIT ON THE THRONE WHEN THE BLOODSHED IS DONE?
“A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue!” – Emily Thielde, author of This Vicious Grace
The second book in the epic Throne of Khetara trilogy and sequel to the INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and Waterstones YA Book of the Month His Face is the Sun, a lush Ancient Egyptian fantasy simmering with romance, rebellion, magic and monsters.
A merciless new king has ascended to the throne of Khetara and war threatens. Hidden in the desert, Princess Sita must uncover the ancient secrets of a lost city and face an evil risen from the dead.
In a palace swarming with enemies, Priestess Neff secretly plots against the pharaoh’s reign of blood, studying the forbidden art of Heka magic.
Along the banks of the Iteru river, Rae leads a group of rebels on a perilous mission.
And in the Red Lands, tomb robber Karim grapples with the new life he’s been given and his growing feelings for the sharp-witted princess.
A sweeping YA fantasy inspired by Ancient Egyptian mythology, filled with romance, rebellion, forbidden magic and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir and The Jasad Heir.
The highly anticipated sequel to the INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER His Face is the Sun, a Waterstones YA Book of the Month in January 2026, returns to the richly imagined world of Khetara, where ancient magic, deadly monsters and forbidden romance collide with a growing rebellion.
THE PRINCESS. THE PRIESTESS. THE REBEL. THE TOMB ROBBER.
WHO WILL SIT ON THE THRONE WHEN THE BLOODSHED IS DONE?
“A bold and opulent fantasy that glimmers with magic and intrigue!” – Emily Thielde, author of This Vicious Grace
The second book in the epic Throne of Khetara trilogy and sequel to the INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and Waterstones YA Book of the Month His Face is the Sun, a lush Ancient Egyptian fantasy simmering with romance, rebellion, magic and monsters.
A merciless new king has ascended to the throne of Khetara and war threatens. Hidden in the desert, Princess Sita must uncover the ancient secrets of a lost city and face an evil risen from the dead.
In a palace swarming with enemies, Priestess Neff secretly plots against the pharaoh’s reign of blood, studying the forbidden art of Heka magic.
Along the banks of the Iteru river, Rae leads a group of rebels on a perilous mission.
And in the Red Lands, tomb robber Karim grapples with the new life he’s been given and his growing feelings for the sharp-witted princess.
A sweeping YA fantasy inspired by Ancient Egyptian mythology, filled with romance, rebellion, forbidden magic and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir and The Jasad Heir.
Reviews
When I read the first book in this trilogy I was hooked. That word now needs to be replaced. Having read the second book I am enthralled. As an Egyptologist it can sometimes be a challenge to read fiction of an Egyptological nature. Not with this series. Fantasy at its best is how I would describe these powerful, addictive books. The battle for the throne continues in earnest. A gripping read!
