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Throne of Khetara #2
She Knows All the Names
The sequel to the ***INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** His Face is the Sun.
Magic, adventure, romance, and horror collide in this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.
Fresh to the throne, the cunning new pharaoh schemes to bring unprecedented power to the Kingdom of Khetara. He commands absolute allegiance, leaving bloodshed in his wake as he searches for the missing Princess Sitamun, and at his side, the young priestess Nefermaat serves as divine counsel. Having witnessed the king's merciless acts, Neff furtively plots to free the kingdom from his grip, though she knows the heavy price of treason.
Meanwhile, the rebellion in Low Khetara grows, and Raetawy, a courageous farm girl, leads the resistance. Her quest is clear: infiltrate the capital and free the imprisoned rebels—including her beloved father. Yet in her desperation, Rae agrees to a plan that could destroy all she is fighting for….
In the Red Lands, the thief Karim grapples with the new life he's been given. Is it a blessing or a curse? He fears what lurks within him, yet he and his unlikely companion, Princess Sita, grow ever closer as they search for a lost city believed to harbor the secret to saving Khetara from destruction.
The ancient oracle that once whispered to these four strangers now speaks with an urgency as powerful as the mighty Iteru. The current of destiny is strengthening, but will it bring redemption…or annihilation?
Magic, adventure, romance, and horror collide in this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.
Fresh to the throne, the cunning new pharaoh schemes to bring unprecedented power to the Kingdom of Khetara. He commands absolute allegiance, leaving bloodshed in his wake as he searches for the missing Princess Sitamun, and at his side, the young priestess Nefermaat serves as divine counsel. Having witnessed the king's merciless acts, Neff furtively plots to free the kingdom from his grip, though she knows the heavy price of treason.
Meanwhile, the rebellion in Low Khetara grows, and Raetawy, a courageous farm girl, leads the resistance. Her quest is clear: infiltrate the capital and free the imprisoned rebels—including her beloved father. Yet in her desperation, Rae agrees to a plan that could destroy all she is fighting for….
In the Red Lands, the thief Karim grapples with the new life he's been given. Is it a blessing or a curse? He fears what lurks within him, yet he and his unlikely companion, Princess Sita, grow ever closer as they search for a lost city believed to harbor the secret to saving Khetara from destruction.
The ancient oracle that once whispered to these four strangers now speaks with an urgency as powerful as the mighty Iteru. The current of destiny is strengthening, but will it bring redemption…or annihilation?
437 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2026
About the author
Michelle Jabès Corpora
8 books289 followersMichelle Jabès Corpora is a writer, editor, and martial artist. In addition to working in the publishing industry for more than seventeen years as an editor and concept developer, she is the author of two historical novels for middle grade readers, two horror novels for young adult readers, and author of the Throne of Khetara fantasy series for Young Adults. She has also ghostwritten five novels in a long-running middle grade mystery series. In her spare time, Michelle trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a blue belt at Crazy 88 MMA, and enjoys making home-cooked meals, doing tarot readings, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with her friends. Michelle lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, a guinea pig, and a dog named Charlie.
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May 12, 2026
I compared book one to Game of Thrones. This one is more like City of Brass.
An Egyptian-inspired, young adult fantasy that combines history and myth with magic.
A prophecy. A priestess, a princess, a revel, and a thief.
Each character has a purpose and a personal motive, setting this apart from other YA books by balancing different perspectives.
“I would rather wield a tempered blade than one that has never endured the flames.”
I did find the pacing odd in this one. It set up a lot, but also tried to resolve other threads in a manner that felt rushed. The climax felt chaotic and unearned.
I can’t help but compare this to The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. This felt more complex with more mature characters. Filled with political intrigue and teased with a minor subplot of romance.
Overall, an ambitious Egyptian-inspired YA fantasy that reads quickly, has a helpful glossary, and internally strong characters.
Physical arc gifted by Tempest.
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An Egyptian-inspired, young adult fantasy that combines history and myth with magic.
A prophecy. A priestess, a princess, a revel, and a thief.
Each character has a purpose and a personal motive, setting this apart from other YA books by balancing different perspectives.
“I would rather wield a tempered blade than one that has never endured the flames.”
I did find the pacing odd in this one. It set up a lot, but also tried to resolve other threads in a manner that felt rushed. The climax felt chaotic and unearned.
I can’t help but compare this to The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. This felt more complex with more mature characters. Filled with political intrigue and teased with a minor subplot of romance.
Overall, an ambitious Egyptian-inspired YA fantasy that reads quickly, has a helpful glossary, and internally strong characters.
Physical arc gifted by Tempest.
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August 7, 2025
Hurry up and get this published!!! You left us hanging! Argh!
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April 28, 2026
I was so freaking excited to read this as an ARC! I hoped with my whole heart it was worth the wait and let me tell you friends and readers… it IS!
I devoured this book in a day. I could not stop reading it. The prophecy of the lamb, all the moving pieces, the scary shadow man from the tomb, and all sorts of palace intrigue. This book does not let up for one single page. Breakneck pace feels like an undersell. I adored His Face is The Sun, but She Knows All The Names is truly a masterpiece. And I can’t tell you a thing that happens because it’s so interconnected that it would all be spoilers. It’s beautiful and I can’t wait for the next book in this series, I am totally enraptured with this entire world.
This one? This one you NEED. It hits shelves May 5 and I highly recommend picking up a copy and diving into this series, especially if you love Egyptian history and magic.
Huge thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for the gifted eARC. All opinions are my own.
I devoured this book in a day. I could not stop reading it. The prophecy of the lamb, all the moving pieces, the scary shadow man from the tomb, and all sorts of palace intrigue. This book does not let up for one single page. Breakneck pace feels like an undersell. I adored His Face is The Sun, but She Knows All The Names is truly a masterpiece. And I can’t tell you a thing that happens because it’s so interconnected that it would all be spoilers. It’s beautiful and I can’t wait for the next book in this series, I am totally enraptured with this entire world.
This one? This one you NEED. It hits shelves May 5 and I highly recommend picking up a copy and diving into this series, especially if you love Egyptian history and magic.
Huge thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for the gifted eARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
My mind was once again blown, although I really should have expected it since I enjoyed the first book so much!
The book dives right in, and we see the fallout from the climax of book 1. It's difficult for me to talk about how much I enjoyed this book without getting too specific, as I really think it's best when you just go into it but I'll try!
Once again alternating POVs, we follow Nefermaat as she embraces her new role in the palace, Sitamun who starts her own journey of discovery and purpose (along with Karim, who has a whole lot to deal with after his ordeal) and Rae, continuing to fight the good fight for her people. A lot is going on both politically (and cataclysmically - the new player on the board is here to cause chaos and distress and nobody is exempt.) I definitely enjoyed Sita's journey the most, as you see her grow and change arguably the most, so I would always be itching to get back to her POV, although I enjoyed all and the switching did keep me engaged and keep things fresh.
The world itself is also incredibly immersive - like with the first book, you can tell the care and passion the author put into her research. The Egyptian lore is rich and explored very well, and her descriptive writing truly made me feel like I was right there along on the journey.
Plot development is once again on point - at no point was I bored or simply going through the motions reading. Everything that happens feels purposeful and important, and I love that although once again I was shot at gunpoint with a cliffhanger, we got to see a couple storylines converge and conclude, so I closed the book (ie put down my phone) with some sense of satisfaction.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this read and cannot wait for the finale. Very rarely do I find a new fantasy series that grips me wholeheartedly, and I truly cannot recommend this series enough!
Huge thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the advanced e-arc of this book. All opinions are 100% my own.
The book dives right in, and we see the fallout from the climax of book 1. It's difficult for me to talk about how much I enjoyed this book without getting too specific, as I really think it's best when you just go into it but I'll try!
Once again alternating POVs, we follow Nefermaat as she embraces her new role in the palace, Sitamun who starts her own journey of discovery and purpose (along with Karim, who has a whole lot to deal with after his ordeal) and Rae, continuing to fight the good fight for her people. A lot is going on both politically (and cataclysmically - the new player on the board is here to cause chaos and distress and nobody is exempt.) I definitely enjoyed Sita's journey the most, as you see her grow and change arguably the most, so I would always be itching to get back to her POV, although I enjoyed all and the switching did keep me engaged and keep things fresh.
The world itself is also incredibly immersive - like with the first book, you can tell the care and passion the author put into her research. The Egyptian lore is rich and explored very well, and her descriptive writing truly made me feel like I was right there along on the journey.
Plot development is once again on point - at no point was I bored or simply going through the motions reading. Everything that happens feels purposeful and important, and I love that although once again I was shot at gunpoint with a cliffhanger, we got to see a couple storylines converge and conclude, so I closed the book (ie put down my phone) with some sense of satisfaction.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this read and cannot wait for the finale. Very rarely do I find a new fantasy series that grips me wholeheartedly, and I truly cannot recommend this series enough!
Huge thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the advanced e-arc of this book. All opinions are 100% my own.
February 4, 2026
The second book in this incredible YA Egyptian fantasy. Wasn’t sure it was possible to like a book more then the first one but it’s been done. Following our four main characters as the oracle continues to show them the way forward, fumbling, failing and succeeding as best they can. I audibly gasped the last chapter.
April 17, 2026
Thank you Sourcebooks Fire for the eARC!
I don’t even know how to start this because I am in a full emotional spiral in the BEST way.
The second book two was announced, I knew I needed it. No hesitation. This series already had such a hold on me, and somehow this one made me fall even harder. I genuinely cannot express how much I love it.
It’s giving The Mummy meets Indiana Jones but with so much heart and emotional depth that it just completely consumes you. The world feels alive, the stakes feel real, and everything feels so big in the best way.
And the CHARACTERS.
I am so deeply attached to all of them it’s actually a problem. Neff, Rae, Karim, Sita—every single one of them feels so real and so unique. Watching their stories unfold, seeing their struggles and choices and growth… it got to me. Like really got to me.
I cried. Multiple times. No shame.
There’s something about the way this story is told that makes you feel so connected to them, like you’re right there with them, carrying everything alongside them. Their pain, their hope, their fear—it all felt personal.
And the way everything is building??? I was completely locked in. The tension, the prophecy, the sense that something massive is coming… I could feel it the entire time.
This isn’t just a sequel—it expands everything. The world, the stakes, the emotions. It all hits harder.
I’m just… so grateful this series exists. It’s one of those stories that stays with you, that you carry long after you finish.
I already know I’m not done thinking about it.
I don’t even know how to start this because I am in a full emotional spiral in the BEST way.
The second book two was announced, I knew I needed it. No hesitation. This series already had such a hold on me, and somehow this one made me fall even harder. I genuinely cannot express how much I love it.
It’s giving The Mummy meets Indiana Jones but with so much heart and emotional depth that it just completely consumes you. The world feels alive, the stakes feel real, and everything feels so big in the best way.
And the CHARACTERS.
I am so deeply attached to all of them it’s actually a problem. Neff, Rae, Karim, Sita—every single one of them feels so real and so unique. Watching their stories unfold, seeing their struggles and choices and growth… it got to me. Like really got to me.
I cried. Multiple times. No shame.
There’s something about the way this story is told that makes you feel so connected to them, like you’re right there with them, carrying everything alongside them. Their pain, their hope, their fear—it all felt personal.
And the way everything is building??? I was completely locked in. The tension, the prophecy, the sense that something massive is coming… I could feel it the entire time.
This isn’t just a sequel—it expands everything. The world, the stakes, the emotions. It all hits harder.
I’m just… so grateful this series exists. It’s one of those stories that stays with you, that you carry long after you finish.
I already know I’m not done thinking about it.
February 25, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for my ARC. I read the first book in the series as an ARC as well, and I have now completely devoured both books!
Continuing the riveting tale from book 1, we find the same characters on harrowing adventures across the sands, racing the clock, and trying to save the kingdom from Sita’s evil brother, Mery, who has successfully poisoned and killed their own father, the King. Rae and her fellow rebels are on a conquest to infiltrate the palace, save her father who has been taken as prisoner, and overtake the evil Mery. Sita and Karim have teamed up and with new powers learned, are journeying back to the palace to face her very own brother who not only killed their father, but wants to marry and bed her? Neff has become elevated in the world—she is now the priestess and closest advisor to Mery, although she despises him. These storylines eventually converge at the end when a great battle is fought to stop Mery from executing the prisoner rebels and casting a powerful dark curse on all his enemies. In the background, a strange, dark evil is also traveling across the sands—even though Mery is an evil ruler—something far more sinister is walking among us.
After finishing book 2, I found that it wasn’t as exciting as the first book. This is very typical of series; however, I still found myself very fond of the characters and I was interested and engaged in each storyline. The characters feel real and relatable, and while there may be four main characters to follow, the author does a great job making it very clear and easy to follow. I enjoyed the magic, the romance, the Egyptian mythology references, the beautiful setting, the action, the adventure, the tragedy, and the cliff-hanger ending!
I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series! I am very pleased with this young adult novel!
Continuing the riveting tale from book 1, we find the same characters on harrowing adventures across the sands, racing the clock, and trying to save the kingdom from Sita’s evil brother, Mery, who has successfully poisoned and killed their own father, the King. Rae and her fellow rebels are on a conquest to infiltrate the palace, save her father who has been taken as prisoner, and overtake the evil Mery. Sita and Karim have teamed up and with new powers learned, are journeying back to the palace to face her very own brother who not only killed their father, but wants to marry and bed her? Neff has become elevated in the world—she is now the priestess and closest advisor to Mery, although she despises him. These storylines eventually converge at the end when a great battle is fought to stop Mery from executing the prisoner rebels and casting a powerful dark curse on all his enemies. In the background, a strange, dark evil is also traveling across the sands—even though Mery is an evil ruler—something far more sinister is walking among us.
After finishing book 2, I found that it wasn’t as exciting as the first book. This is very typical of series; however, I still found myself very fond of the characters and I was interested and engaged in each storyline. The characters feel real and relatable, and while there may be four main characters to follow, the author does a great job making it very clear and easy to follow. I enjoyed the magic, the romance, the Egyptian mythology references, the beautiful setting, the action, the adventure, the tragedy, and the cliff-hanger ending!
I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series! I am very pleased with this young adult novel!
May 8, 2026
Devoured this book in a day and a half. Such a refreshing fantasy realm far from the land of a Faerie or Fae. The Egyptian lore is enchanting, the characters are worth rooting for, and the pace is just right for a second book in a trilogy where many other series second books feel like filler. Also, side note - you can totally judge this one by its cover, which is absolutely beautiful.
May 10, 2026
Second books in trilogies are always a little scary, but this one was good! Strong plot and character development
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"Our stories are not defined by our demons, said the voice of her conscience or a goddess or both. They are written about the choices we make when we are left alone with them."
She Knows All the Names had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through, whether crossing my fingers that Neff would get away with her clever plans or holding my breath while Sita finds herself alone in dark places. It was invigorating and exciting, and I don't know how I'm going to manage to wait for the third book! If you are a fan of The Mummy (1999), you are going to love this book.
Jabès Corpora's writing captures the imagination and sucks you into the world of Khetara (and if anybody is asking me, I think it would make an incredibly TV show or movie series!). The four lead characters - Rae, Neff, Sita, and Karim - are the kind of people you root for, who you want to win no matter the cost. While the genre makes it clear that these four heroes will have their day it's still possible to fear for their safety and success (because winning doesn't mean everybody comes home safe, and succeeding isn't the same as not losing).
As with the first book the attention to and love for ancient Egyptian culture is woven throughout, from referencing specific historical festivals to incorporating what might now be seen as obscure gods (e.g. Medjed, Shesmu, Bennu) into places of significant importance within the plot. As Kenna says, "Heka is not outside nature; it is nature," and Jabès Corpora absolutely maintains that framing perspective throughout - the idea that a pharaoh might curse all his enemies or that a girl might summon an invisible familiar are understood and accepted possibilities.
I loved the combined story of Karim and Sita, to some extent they felt like the characters closest to the plot for this book - especially Sita's personal growth. I appreciate how Jabès Corpora makes each character feel like a hero in their own story: Neff's is a story of deep intrigue (and it's hard to remember sometimes that she's only 13), Rae's is the story of how a farm girl becomes the leader of a rebellion, Karim's is about a charismatic thief who makes himself worthy of leadership through action, and Sita's is the story of a princess with a birthright far beyond a crown or throne. Each of these would be an exciting and fun story on its own but weaving them together in a way where none overshadow the others takes a lot of skill, and I really look forward to seeing how the characters shift and change around each other in the next book!
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for giving me a copy of the e-ARC, I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
She Knows All the Names is the second book in the Khetara trilogy, and picks up where His Face is the Sun ended. The story continues with the journeys of Sita, Rae, Nefermaat, and Karim, as they all find themselves on various adventures: Sita and Karim are on the run from newly crowned pharaoh Meryamun while also seeking out a lost city, Rae continues to work with the rebels to bring justice to her people, and Nefermaat is working as Meryamun’s personal oracle while also trying to unravel the prophecy in which she has found herself entwined. Heart-pounding adventure pairs with swoon-worthy romance to deliver an exciting, edge-of-your-seat ending that will leave readers hungry for the next installment. All characters in this book cued as Egyptian.
The second installment in the Khetara trilogy does not disappoint! I gobbled this book up as quickly as I did the first one, and I am eagerly awaiting the conclusion. I liked how seamlessly this book continued from where the first one ended, without too big of a timeskip. This book contains a lot of different story elements: mystery, adventure, romance, and paranormal thriller, but Corpora manages to represent each equally in the story, without overwhelming the narrative. I never got the sense that “too much” was happening, while still being entertained in every chapter. The romance between Sita and Karim was very sweet, and I liked their dynamic a lot. I also appreciated the inclusion of a queer relationship in the book, between Rae and Tam. I liked seeing the characters continue to grow and develop, especially Sitamun. Her journey shows great personal growth, from a self-absorbed princess to a mature young woman prepared to rule a kingdom. The scene where Sitamun is led to Queen Anet’s tomb by the two goddesses and she chooses to accept her past wrongdoings and to forge ahead and fight for her kingdom was so powerful, and it showed a lot of strength from her. I was also very intrigued by the King Sematawy storyline, which added an exciting paranormal element to the book, and sets up the conflict for the third book. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...
The second installment in the Khetara trilogy does not disappoint! I gobbled this book up as quickly as I did the first one, and I am eagerly awaiting the conclusion. I liked how seamlessly this book continued from where the first one ended, without too big of a timeskip. This book contains a lot of different story elements: mystery, adventure, romance, and paranormal thriller, but Corpora manages to represent each equally in the story, without overwhelming the narrative. I never got the sense that “too much” was happening, while still being entertained in every chapter. The romance between Sita and Karim was very sweet, and I liked their dynamic a lot. I also appreciated the inclusion of a queer relationship in the book, between Rae and Tam. I liked seeing the characters continue to grow and develop, especially Sitamun. Her journey shows great personal growth, from a self-absorbed princess to a mature young woman prepared to rule a kingdom. The scene where Sitamun is led to Queen Anet’s tomb by the two goddesses and she chooses to accept her past wrongdoings and to forge ahead and fight for her kingdom was so powerful, and it showed a lot of strength from her. I was also very intrigued by the King Sematawy storyline, which added an exciting paranormal element to the book, and sets up the conflict for the third book. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
She Knows All the Names by Michelle Jabes Corpora
Throne of Khetara #2
4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (rounded up to a 5)
Spice: 0.5/5
Cursing: none
Format/Source: ebook ARC from NetGalley and SourceBooks Fire Publishing
Genres/Tropes: fantasy, romance, magic, Egyptian mythology
Audience: YA
Setting: Khetara (Ancient Egypt lore)
Characters: Sita, Neff, Rae, Mery, Karim, Kenna, Wings, Elyas, Aya, Tam
👍 short chapters, multi POV, learning Egyptian hx/beliefs/traditions, character development, no cursing, magic
👎 none
Description:
Fresh to the throne, the cunning new pharaoh schemes to bring unprecedented power to the Kingdom of Khetara. He commands absolute allegiance, leaving bloodshed in his wake as he searches for the missing Princess Sitamun, and at his side, the young priestess Nefermaat serves as divine counsel. Having witnessed the king's merciless acts, Neff furtively plots to free the kingdom from his grip, though she knows the heavy price of treason.
Meanwhile, the rebellion in Low Khetara grows, and Raetawy, a courageous farm girl, leads the resistance. Her quest is clear: infiltrate the capital and free the imprisoned rebels—including her beloved father. Yet in her desperation, Rae agrees to a plan that could destroy all she is fighting for….
In the Red Lands, the thief Karim grapples with the new life he's been given. Is it a blessing or a curse? He fears what lurks within him, yet he and his unlikely companion, Princess Sita, grow ever closer as they search for a lost city believed to harbor the secret to saving Khetara from destruction.
The ancient oracle that once whispered to these four strangers now speaks with an urgency as powerful as the mighty Iteru. The current of destiny is strengthening, but will it bring redemption…or annihilation?
I thoroughly loved this sequel, especially enjoying the Egyptian mythology, well-developed characters, and eventual merge of storylines. I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book to all who love fantasies.
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Throne of Khetara #2
4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (rounded up to a 5)
Spice: 0.5/5
Cursing: none
Format/Source: ebook ARC from NetGalley and SourceBooks Fire Publishing
Genres/Tropes: fantasy, romance, magic, Egyptian mythology
Audience: YA
Setting: Khetara (Ancient Egypt lore)
Characters: Sita, Neff, Rae, Mery, Karim, Kenna, Wings, Elyas, Aya, Tam
👍 short chapters, multi POV, learning Egyptian hx/beliefs/traditions, character development, no cursing, magic
👎 none
Description:
Fresh to the throne, the cunning new pharaoh schemes to bring unprecedented power to the Kingdom of Khetara. He commands absolute allegiance, leaving bloodshed in his wake as he searches for the missing Princess Sitamun, and at his side, the young priestess Nefermaat serves as divine counsel. Having witnessed the king's merciless acts, Neff furtively plots to free the kingdom from his grip, though she knows the heavy price of treason.
Meanwhile, the rebellion in Low Khetara grows, and Raetawy, a courageous farm girl, leads the resistance. Her quest is clear: infiltrate the capital and free the imprisoned rebels—including her beloved father. Yet in her desperation, Rae agrees to a plan that could destroy all she is fighting for….
In the Red Lands, the thief Karim grapples with the new life he's been given. Is it a blessing or a curse? He fears what lurks within him, yet he and his unlikely companion, Princess Sita, grow ever closer as they search for a lost city believed to harbor the secret to saving Khetara from destruction.
The ancient oracle that once whispered to these four strangers now speaks with an urgency as powerful as the mighty Iteru. The current of destiny is strengthening, but will it bring redemption…or annihilation?
I thoroughly loved this sequel, especially enjoying the Egyptian mythology, well-developed characters, and eventual merge of storylines. I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book to all who love fantasies.
#bookstagram #booklovers #fantasybooks #egyptianmythology
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"Thrones of Khetara" is a unique and gripping YA fantasy series taking place in ancient Egypt and following 4 young people as they get wrapped up in an ancient prophecy. "She Knows all the Names", book 2 in this series, picks up immediately after book 1 left off. Sita and Karim continue to journey through the desert, looking for the red lands and something that will help them defeat the ancient evil Karim has accidentally awoken. Neff and Rae's paths cross as Rae sneaks her way into becoming a palace servant in order to rescue her father, and Neff attempts to enlist her help to defeat Mery's tyrannical reign.
Just as faced paced, adventurous, and gripping, as book 1, this 2nd installment had me hooked! I read it so quickly and could not put the book down. Though we switch between 5 perspectives, each one was so engaging that I didn't mind whose point of view I was reading from. Something important is happening every second, and every character is so interesting and has such a fleshed out background story that I really came to love and appreciate each of them. This story is so unique in that I feel like ancient egypt is not a time period often explored in fantasy, especially in YA fantasy. So this feels like such a new and refreshing read for me, and I can't wait for book 3!
The only thing that I don't love in this book, and this is just a me thing, is that all of Mery's actions make me SO uncomfortable. Yes, you're supposed to feel that way about him, but his obsession with his sister and his violence both give me the ick. So I'm rating a 4.5/5 stars
I can't recommend this series enought and am so excited for the 3rd(and presumably final) book in the series next year!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Just as faced paced, adventurous, and gripping, as book 1, this 2nd installment had me hooked! I read it so quickly and could not put the book down. Though we switch between 5 perspectives, each one was so engaging that I didn't mind whose point of view I was reading from. Something important is happening every second, and every character is so interesting and has such a fleshed out background story that I really came to love and appreciate each of them. This story is so unique in that I feel like ancient egypt is not a time period often explored in fantasy, especially in YA fantasy. So this feels like such a new and refreshing read for me, and I can't wait for book 3!
The only thing that I don't love in this book, and this is just a me thing, is that all of Mery's actions make me SO uncomfortable. Yes, you're supposed to feel that way about him, but his obsession with his sister and his violence both give me the ick. So I'm rating a 4.5/5 stars
I can't recommend this series enought and am so excited for the 3rd(and presumably final) book in the series next year!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This sequel was EXACTLY what I was looking for in the second book!! It was nonstop and gripping! The hard work of world building that Corpora put into the first book was shown in the second book. It flowed effortlessly and you dropped into each characters perspective with ease and understanding. Each character's story line was so compelling and I could not put the book down, I had to force myself to go to sleep because I was so obsessed with what was going to happen next. It was truly jam packed with information and action. There was a smidge of romance between some of our characters and I was cheering so hard for it. I just felt like I had really been submerged into this world and had been right by each of their sides throughout their individual journeys. Each of the four main characters, Rae, Neff, Sita, and Kiram, all had immense character growth even in the span of two books. I cannot even imagine their full character arc by the end of the series as a whole.
I feel like this review is so chaotic but I find it so difficult to write non-spoiler reviews for continuations of series but I love when a second book surpasses a first book in a series it makes me so excited for the rest of the series. I cannot wait to see how the four of them and the side characters included deal with their next impending doom. Corpora has combined so many key amazing elements to fantasy and executed them perfectly. If you are looking for a fantasy with high stakes, a dash of romance, prophecies and gods set in Ancient Egypt this is the series for you!! I could not recommend it more!!!
Thank you Michelle Jabès Corpora for this ARC. Won ARC in a giveaway, all thoughts are my own.
I feel like this review is so chaotic but I find it so difficult to write non-spoiler reviews for continuations of series but I love when a second book surpasses a first book in a series it makes me so excited for the rest of the series. I cannot wait to see how the four of them and the side characters included deal with their next impending doom. Corpora has combined so many key amazing elements to fantasy and executed them perfectly. If you are looking for a fantasy with high stakes, a dash of romance, prophecies and gods set in Ancient Egypt this is the series for you!! I could not recommend it more!!!
Thank you Michelle Jabès Corpora for this ARC. Won ARC in a giveaway, all thoughts are my own.
April 15, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this e-arc.
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I devoured His Face is the Sun and couldn't wait to get my hands on the sequel.
"If the hand of a god guides me, am I truly free?"
Things are in motion! The prophecy has been spoken and our main protagonists - Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim - are in play. I was so intrigued to see how these four very different people would intertwine and weave around each other. They each develop so differently amidst all of the challenges. We see Sita confront her own identity as a woman, a princess, a child of the gods. Neff is playing this very dangerous game between two princes and learning how to cast her own spells. Rae is warring within herself for what's right and good while also listening to so many other loud voices about how a rebellion SHOULD be played out. Sweet Karim has so much guilt for his actions and he has to come to terms with his new reality and physical limits.
Setnakht is approaching, but he's still a dim and shadowy figure on the horizon. He's less menacing that King Meryamun, who is wreaking havoc on Khetara already. There is magic and deception and I still ate this up.
I think it's an interesting choice that we don't get chapters from Mery or Kenna (my precious boy Kenna!). We don't really get to understand the depths of Mery's inner workings, why he is making his choices. I would love that backstory, where his evil intent sprouted.
Anyway, gimme book 3 right now, please!
"I would rather die fighting for your right to live than to live with the knowledge that I walked away. Say what you will, I am not leaving without you.”
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I devoured His Face is the Sun and couldn't wait to get my hands on the sequel.
"If the hand of a god guides me, am I truly free?"
Things are in motion! The prophecy has been spoken and our main protagonists - Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim - are in play. I was so intrigued to see how these four very different people would intertwine and weave around each other. They each develop so differently amidst all of the challenges. We see Sita confront her own identity as a woman, a princess, a child of the gods. Neff is playing this very dangerous game between two princes and learning how to cast her own spells. Rae is warring within herself for what's right and good while also listening to so many other loud voices about how a rebellion SHOULD be played out. Sweet Karim has so much guilt for his actions and he has to come to terms with his new reality and physical limits.
Setnakht is approaching, but he's still a dim and shadowy figure on the horizon. He's less menacing that King Meryamun, who is wreaking havoc on Khetara already. There is magic and deception and I still ate this up.
I think it's an interesting choice that we don't get chapters from Mery or Kenna (my precious boy Kenna!). We don't really get to understand the depths of Mery's inner workings, why he is making his choices. I would love that backstory, where his evil intent sprouted.
Anyway, gimme book 3 right now, please!
"I would rather die fighting for your right to live than to live with the knowledge that I walked away. Say what you will, I am not leaving without you.”
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Magic, visions, and rebellion: destiny waits for no one.
This picks up mere weeks after the events of the first book, making it an ideal series for binge reading. The story continues to follow our four main characters - Sita, Neff, Karim, and Rae - through multi-POV chapters. This installment introduces a fifth perspective, this time from a bird, which occasionally narrates updates from across the country. The overlapping character locations, paired with these varied POVs, offer deeper insight into relationships, strategies, and magical connections.
Romance makes a subtle appearance in the narrative, exploring a couple of relationships. While there are hints of spice, everything remains closed-door, allowing the high fantasy and political intrigue to take center stage without distraction.
Magic continues to play a central role, with visions, reincarnation, and divine communication expanding the story’s world-building. The fantasy elements grow richer here, blending seamlessly with the rebellion-driven plot. Violence, betrayal, and corruption are depicted without restraint, creating tense, shocking moments that reinforce the stakes and align the reader with the rebellion’s cause.
The storytelling structure - ending chapters on high tension and then shifting to another character’s POV - keeps the pages turning. You’re constantly compelled to see how each cliffhanger resolves, which makes for an addictive reading experience.
The book wraps up in a way that sets the stage perfectly for the series finale, leaving readers eager to witness the next chapter in these characters’ fight against tyranny.
This picks up mere weeks after the events of the first book, making it an ideal series for binge reading. The story continues to follow our four main characters - Sita, Neff, Karim, and Rae - through multi-POV chapters. This installment introduces a fifth perspective, this time from a bird, which occasionally narrates updates from across the country. The overlapping character locations, paired with these varied POVs, offer deeper insight into relationships, strategies, and magical connections.
Romance makes a subtle appearance in the narrative, exploring a couple of relationships. While there are hints of spice, everything remains closed-door, allowing the high fantasy and political intrigue to take center stage without distraction.
Magic continues to play a central role, with visions, reincarnation, and divine communication expanding the story’s world-building. The fantasy elements grow richer here, blending seamlessly with the rebellion-driven plot. Violence, betrayal, and corruption are depicted without restraint, creating tense, shocking moments that reinforce the stakes and align the reader with the rebellion’s cause.
The storytelling structure - ending chapters on high tension and then shifting to another character’s POV - keeps the pages turning. You’re constantly compelled to see how each cliffhanger resolves, which makes for an addictive reading experience.
The book wraps up in a way that sets the stage perfectly for the series finale, leaving readers eager to witness the next chapter in these characters’ fight against tyranny.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I LOVE when a book gives me chills, and She Knows All the Names did just that! Jabes Corpora has a way with words. While there are certainly parts of her Throne of Khetara series that feel familiar (it's like a cross between the movie The Mummy and Game of Thrones), she has fabulous world building and characters you can get lost in. The chapters being told from the Ibis' POV were so interesting in this second book - she writes such clever animal characters. Sita and Karim are my absolute favorites. I could read a spin-off with just their back and forth banter.
This quote is one of my favorites. "She was, in fact, the perfect age for rebellion - the age when a woman no longer cares what anyone thinks and does exactly as she wishes." I felt this in my bones. Jabes Corpora wove beautiful, strong female characters throughout the story as both main characters and those we get small glimpses of.
I was initially worried that Medjed was not going to be a good presence for Neff. Thank goodness it didn't go that way; I would have been crushed. And the imagery of the serpents on the staff changing form!! I can literally picture everything as it's being described. I can't believe I have to wait until who knows when for the final installment in this trilogy, but I'm looking forward to re-reading the first two books in preparation for that day!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read an ARC of this book. I am so grateful to be introduced to amazing authors like Corpora.
This quote is one of my favorites. "She was, in fact, the perfect age for rebellion - the age when a woman no longer cares what anyone thinks and does exactly as she wishes." I felt this in my bones. Jabes Corpora wove beautiful, strong female characters throughout the story as both main characters and those we get small glimpses of.
I was initially worried that Medjed was not going to be a good presence for Neff. Thank goodness it didn't go that way; I would have been crushed. And the imagery of the serpents on the staff changing form!! I can literally picture everything as it's being described. I can't believe I have to wait until who knows when for the final installment in this trilogy, but I'm looking forward to re-reading the first two books in preparation for that day!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read an ARC of this book. I am so grateful to be introduced to amazing authors like Corpora.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 18, 2026
I love this series so much! She Knows All the Names picks up right where His Face Is the Sun leaves off, with higher stakes, a deeper exploration of the world and its magic, and the shadow of an even greater evil.
The pacing of this story is superb, each chapter leaving you hungering to return to that characters’ arc, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere. I loved watching the characters’ stories collide and the incredible amount of development since the beginning. Karim, Sita, Rae, and Neff all have their own internal struggles and journeys, but the themes of resilience, identity, and acceptance resonate through them all.
I enjoy how Jabès Corpora uses animal POVs (a cat (Paws) in the first book, and in this sequel, an ibis (Wings)) to give insight into scenes and events beyond our characters’ immediate vantage points. I’m curious to see what animal helps narrate the third book and the ways these animals are connected to the gods. All the human side characters are also incredibly well-developed - I’m just as invested in Kenna and Tam, especially, as I am in our main four!
When I crave an immersive fantasy series, this is what I mean. The amount of history and mythology Jabès Corpora packs into her books is unparalleled, and the ways she incorporates them to create a wholly original and exciting story is unmatched. I am so invested in the fate of all these characters and cannot wait to read what’s sure to be a stunning conclusion.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
The pacing of this story is superb, each chapter leaving you hungering to return to that characters’ arc, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere. I loved watching the characters’ stories collide and the incredible amount of development since the beginning. Karim, Sita, Rae, and Neff all have their own internal struggles and journeys, but the themes of resilience, identity, and acceptance resonate through them all.
I enjoy how Jabès Corpora uses animal POVs (a cat (Paws) in the first book, and in this sequel, an ibis (Wings)) to give insight into scenes and events beyond our characters’ immediate vantage points. I’m curious to see what animal helps narrate the third book and the ways these animals are connected to the gods. All the human side characters are also incredibly well-developed - I’m just as invested in Kenna and Tam, especially, as I am in our main four!
When I crave an immersive fantasy series, this is what I mean. The amount of history and mythology Jabès Corpora packs into her books is unparalleled, and the ways she incorporates them to create a wholly original and exciting story is unmatched. I am so invested in the fate of all these characters and cannot wait to read what’s sure to be a stunning conclusion.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
May 13, 2026
Michelle Jabès Corpora delivers another stunning installment in the Throne of Khetara series.
A runaway princess, a cunning thief, a brave rebel, and a divinely blessed priestess on a collision course with destiny will be forced to reckon with the machinations of their viciously cruel pharaoh and an unstoppable force that both seek to shape Khetara in their own image. As fate brings them together, will they prove to be the key to salvation or pawns in a greater game of ruin and destruction?
No one, and I repeat no one, does epic Egyptian fantasy like Michelle Corpora. This follow up to His Face is the Sun has EVERYTHING I could have wanted and more. The stakes have been raised, the hands of fate are guiding the pieces, and everything is building to a thrilling climax waiting just off screen for us.
Once again Michelle has given us a brilliant, twisty turny, multi POV masterpiece of a tale. We see the events unfold once more through our beloved MMCs: Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim as well as a new animal based POV in Wings. How she manages to weave so many story lines and POVs together into such a flawless story is beyond me. Sita in particular really comes into her own in this story. I absolutely adore her character growth. Gone is the spoiled, petulant princess. In her place is a young woman fit to be queen, who will stop at nothing to save not only her own people but all of those who call Khetara home.
The anticipation and anxiety I have for the conclusion of this story is so tangible. By now we have gotten a taste of just how far each of these players are willing to go to achieve their ends. How will it all play out in the end? Even I cannot fathom what is in store for us in book three. But I'll tell you this - I'll be reading it as soon as possible. If you love Egyptian mythology, the 1999 Mummy with Brendan Fraser, and epic fantasy with complex and detailed characters - this is the series for you!
Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC copy of She Knows All the Names.
A runaway princess, a cunning thief, a brave rebel, and a divinely blessed priestess on a collision course with destiny will be forced to reckon with the machinations of their viciously cruel pharaoh and an unstoppable force that both seek to shape Khetara in their own image. As fate brings them together, will they prove to be the key to salvation or pawns in a greater game of ruin and destruction?
No one, and I repeat no one, does epic Egyptian fantasy like Michelle Corpora. This follow up to His Face is the Sun has EVERYTHING I could have wanted and more. The stakes have been raised, the hands of fate are guiding the pieces, and everything is building to a thrilling climax waiting just off screen for us.
Once again Michelle has given us a brilliant, twisty turny, multi POV masterpiece of a tale. We see the events unfold once more through our beloved MMCs: Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim as well as a new animal based POV in Wings. How she manages to weave so many story lines and POVs together into such a flawless story is beyond me. Sita in particular really comes into her own in this story. I absolutely adore her character growth. Gone is the spoiled, petulant princess. In her place is a young woman fit to be queen, who will stop at nothing to save not only her own people but all of those who call Khetara home.
The anticipation and anxiety I have for the conclusion of this story is so tangible. By now we have gotten a taste of just how far each of these players are willing to go to achieve their ends. How will it all play out in the end? Even I cannot fathom what is in store for us in book three. But I'll tell you this - I'll be reading it as soon as possible. If you love Egyptian mythology, the 1999 Mummy with Brendan Fraser, and epic fantasy with complex and detailed characters - this is the series for you!
Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC copy of She Knows All the Names.
May 10, 2026
NOTE: This review contains spoilers for book 1 in the series, His Face Is the Sun
4.25⭐️ | Princess, priestess, rebel, thief. This series has some of the most intriguing characters I’ve read and I loved getting to spend more time with them in part 2 of this ancient Egypt-inspired fantasy trilogy.
She Knows All the Names picks up where His Face is the Sun left off. A violent and powerful new pharaoh is on the throne with the young priestess Neff at his side. The stakes are even higher in the Low Khetaran rebellion as the rebel leader, Rae, seeks to free her father from imprisonment in the capital. And Princess Sita and the thief Karim are unexpectedly thrown together as they set off to uncover hidden secrets in the desert.
I enjoyed the character development in this story, and how we got to explore more of the world of Khetara along with the fascinating magic system. As in book 1, the author does an exceptional job of making each POV engaging and I loved seeing more interweaving of the storylines.
I found the pacing to be slower than the first book, including during some of the climactic scenes. There were moments where the action would pause for the characters to have conversations, which made it harder for me to stay immersed and lessened the tension.
That ending though? Incredible! Please excuse me while I take 3-5 business days to recover. I need book 3 immediately!
Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and Michelle Jabès Corpora for the gifted copy of the book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
4.25⭐️ | Princess, priestess, rebel, thief. This series has some of the most intriguing characters I’ve read and I loved getting to spend more time with them in part 2 of this ancient Egypt-inspired fantasy trilogy.
She Knows All the Names picks up where His Face is the Sun left off. A violent and powerful new pharaoh is on the throne with the young priestess Neff at his side. The stakes are even higher in the Low Khetaran rebellion as the rebel leader, Rae, seeks to free her father from imprisonment in the capital. And Princess Sita and the thief Karim are unexpectedly thrown together as they set off to uncover hidden secrets in the desert.
I enjoyed the character development in this story, and how we got to explore more of the world of Khetara along with the fascinating magic system. As in book 1, the author does an exceptional job of making each POV engaging and I loved seeing more interweaving of the storylines.
I found the pacing to be slower than the first book, including during some of the climactic scenes. There were moments where the action would pause for the characters to have conversations, which made it harder for me to stay immersed and lessened the tension.
That ending though? Incredible! Please excuse me while I take 3-5 business days to recover. I need book 3 immediately!
Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and Michelle Jabès Corpora for the gifted copy of the book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
March 10, 2026
Wow, just.. wow. She Knows All the Names is a jam packed ancient Egyptian centered book is everything I needed and more. As the sequel to (a book that I will never stop thinking about) His Face is the Sun, it has been a highly anticipated read for me and it turned out to be my absolute favorite read of the year so far!!
Michelle’s writing is addictive and so beautifully crafted it’s incredibly hard to put this book down. It’s one that I found myself saying, “Okay, just one more chapter.”, every single chapter. She Knows All the Names picks up right where the first book leaves off, for that I am immensely grateful because I was SHOCKED at the ending of book one. And I was just as shocked again, left absolutely speechless!
The world-building is spectacular. Each character is seamlessly woven together, which is hard to manage without overshadowing one character or another but Michelle has done it flawlessly while giving each character the perfect amount of light.
For the readers that enjoy a mult-POV, we have four in this book! Each and every character chapter has you sitting on the edge of your seat. We watch four strangers who come from totally different walks of life band together for the greater good- Sita, Princess to the throne of Khetara and sister to Mery. Rae, a farm girl turned Rebellion leader. Neff, a young girl raised in the streets, who is now advisor to the Pharaoh Mery. And Karim, a tomb robber whose actions have led to him accidentally awakening a long dead Pharaoh. A Pharaoh bent on revenge and regaining his throne.
A story of unlikely allies, gods twisting fates, monsters of human and the paranormal variety it’s one to have on your summer TBR. I VERYYYYYYY much look forward to reading the next installment!!
Thank you to Sourcebooks for the eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest thoughts! 💭
Michelle’s writing is addictive and so beautifully crafted it’s incredibly hard to put this book down. It’s one that I found myself saying, “Okay, just one more chapter.”, every single chapter. She Knows All the Names picks up right where the first book leaves off, for that I am immensely grateful because I was SHOCKED at the ending of book one. And I was just as shocked again, left absolutely speechless!
The world-building is spectacular. Each character is seamlessly woven together, which is hard to manage without overshadowing one character or another but Michelle has done it flawlessly while giving each character the perfect amount of light.
For the readers that enjoy a mult-POV, we have four in this book! Each and every character chapter has you sitting on the edge of your seat. We watch four strangers who come from totally different walks of life band together for the greater good- Sita, Princess to the throne of Khetara and sister to Mery. Rae, a farm girl turned Rebellion leader. Neff, a young girl raised in the streets, who is now advisor to the Pharaoh Mery. And Karim, a tomb robber whose actions have led to him accidentally awakening a long dead Pharaoh. A Pharaoh bent on revenge and regaining his throne.
A story of unlikely allies, gods twisting fates, monsters of human and the paranormal variety it’s one to have on your summer TBR. I VERYYYYYYY much look forward to reading the next installment!!
Thank you to Sourcebooks for the eARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest thoughts! 💭
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
She Knows All the Names by Michelle Jabès Corpora, which is the second book in the Throne of Khetara series, was one of my most anticipated novels of 2026. I thoroughly loved and enjoyed reading the first novel in the series, His Face Is the Sun, so I was excited to see where the characters' stories would go in the sequel to this book. The Throne of Khetara series is inspired by Ancient Egypt and has elements of magic, horror, and romance mixed in. I can safely say that I was completely blown away by She Knows All the Names as a follow up to the first novel. The characters (Rae, Sitamun, Karim, and Neff) all go on exciting new journies in this book as they race against the clock to save the kingdom of Khetara from ruin and from Sita's brother who has become pharaoh.
The book features alternating points of views from each of these characters, which I enjoyed, as I was interested in everything that was happening to each character and seeing how all of their stories merged together towards the end of the novel was fascinating. I am such a huge fan of Michelle Jabès Corpora's writing as she really makes the characters and settings of her stories come to life, and the prose she uses is wonderful. This is one of those books that you will not want to put down once you begin reading it. Sometimes sequels can be a little bit of a let down, especially if the previous novel in the series is so captivating (like His Face is the Sun was), but this sequel exceeded my expectations. I am so looking forward to reading the last novel in the trilogy but I'm also sad that the series will come to an end because it is just so fantastic and I love being immersed in the world Michelle Jabès Corpora has crafted so beautifully. I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a story inspired by ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs, and who loves reading about magic and characters who are genuine and exciting in so many different ways.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
The book features alternating points of views from each of these characters, which I enjoyed, as I was interested in everything that was happening to each character and seeing how all of their stories merged together towards the end of the novel was fascinating. I am such a huge fan of Michelle Jabès Corpora's writing as she really makes the characters and settings of her stories come to life, and the prose she uses is wonderful. This is one of those books that you will not want to put down once you begin reading it. Sometimes sequels can be a little bit of a let down, especially if the previous novel in the series is so captivating (like His Face is the Sun was), but this sequel exceeded my expectations. I am so looking forward to reading the last novel in the trilogy but I'm also sad that the series will come to an end because it is just so fantastic and I love being immersed in the world Michelle Jabès Corpora has crafted so beautifully. I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a story inspired by ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs, and who loves reading about magic and characters who are genuine and exciting in so many different ways.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
May 5, 2026
This exhilarating sequel to His Face is the Sun by Michelle Jabes Corpora comes out on May 5th!
Read this series if you like:
Multiple POVs
Egyptian-based
Prophecy
Animal Companion
Corrupt Ruler
Unlikely Heros
Heka (Magic)
Young Adult
It’s not often that I find a series where the sequel is better than the original (especially when book one was SO GOOD), but here I am with She Knows All the Names–I’m obsessed!
I have always loved learning about ancient mythology, so the prominent Egyptian references throughout the novel were fascinating to me. The author even kindly included a guide at the end of the book to help with the unfamiliar terms, though I found the book was written well enough that I almost never had trouble understanding.
Undoubtedly, my favorite part of the book is the characters. I adore both Karim–the thief–and Sitamun–the princess. Seeing all of the characters finally get to interact more as their paths converged as per the prophecy had me beside myself with excitement as I devoured the novel.
I was fascinated with the author’s artistic writing choices, especially towards the end. And the character development, not just among the four MMCs but with the side characters as well, made me feel acquainted with the characters in a way I’ve never known before.
Needless to say, I adored this novel and I have grown so attached to the world and its people. I can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Read this series if you like:
Multiple POVs
Egyptian-based
Prophecy
Animal Companion
Corrupt Ruler
Unlikely Heros
Heka (Magic)
Young Adult
It’s not often that I find a series where the sequel is better than the original (especially when book one was SO GOOD), but here I am with She Knows All the Names–I’m obsessed!
I have always loved learning about ancient mythology, so the prominent Egyptian references throughout the novel were fascinating to me. The author even kindly included a guide at the end of the book to help with the unfamiliar terms, though I found the book was written well enough that I almost never had trouble understanding.
Undoubtedly, my favorite part of the book is the characters. I adore both Karim–the thief–and Sitamun–the princess. Seeing all of the characters finally get to interact more as their paths converged as per the prophecy had me beside myself with excitement as I devoured the novel.
I was fascinated with the author’s artistic writing choices, especially towards the end. And the character development, not just among the four MMCs but with the side characters as well, made me feel acquainted with the characters in a way I’ve never known before.
Needless to say, I adored this novel and I have grown so attached to the world and its people. I can’t wait to see what’s next!!
May 13, 2026
📖𝑀𝒾𝓃𝒾 𝐸-𝒜𝑅𝒞 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌📖
𝒮𝒽𝑒 𝒦𝓃𝑜𝓌𝓈 𝒜𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒩𝒶𝓂𝑒𝓈 ʙʏ ᴍɪᴄʜᴇʟʟᴇ ᴊᴀʙès ᴄᴏʀᴘᴏʀᴀ
✨𝐻𝑜𝑜𝓀✨
𝒜𝓈 𝓇𝑒𝒷𝑒𝓁𝓁𝒾𝑜𝓃, 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓅𝒽𝑒𝒸𝓎, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓅𝑜𝓁𝒾𝓉𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝒾𝑜𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓃 𝒦𝒽𝑒𝓉𝒶𝓇𝒶, 𝒻𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓊𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒𝓁𝓎 𝒻𝒾𝑔𝓊𝓇𝑒𝓈—𝒶 𝓅𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓈𝓈, 𝒶 𝓇𝑒𝒷𝑒𝓁, 𝒶 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝑒𝒻, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒶 𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓃𝒸𝑒𝓈𝓈—𝓂𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓃𝒶𝓋𝒾𝑔𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝒻𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝒶𝒸𝓇𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒹𝑒𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝓊𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝒾𝓇 𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔𝒹𝑜𝓂.
𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
ʜᴜɢᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇʙᴏᴏᴋs ғɪʀᴇ ғᴏʀ ɢɪғᴛɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴛʜɪs ᴇ-ᴀʀᴄ!
𝐹𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓈. 𝒪𝓃𝑒 𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔𝒹𝑜𝓂 𝑜𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝒹𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓇𝓊𝒾𝓃.
ᴛʜɪs sᴇǫᴜᴇʟ ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅs ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ɪɴ sᴜᴄʜ ᴀɴ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ᴡᴀʏ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪ-ᴘᴏᴠ sᴛᴏʀʏᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ ᴋᴇᴇᴘs ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀᴄɪɴɢ ᴅʏɴᴀᴍɪᴄ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ sᴛᴏʀʏʟɪɴᴇ ғᴇᴇʟs ɪᴍᴘᴏʀᴛᴀɴᴛ ᴀs ᴛʜᴇ ᴛʜʀᴇᴀᴅs sʟᴏᴡʟʏ ʙᴇɢɪɴ ᴄᴏɴᴠᴇʀɢɪɴɢ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴇɢʏᴘᴛɪᴀɴ-ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ sᴇᴛᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴇᴍᴀɪɴs ᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛʀᴏɴɢᴇsᴛ ᴘᴀʀᴛs ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ sᴇʀɪᴇs—ʟᴜsʜ, ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀᴏᴜs, ᴀɴᴅ ғɪʟʟᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴘᴏʟɪᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ᴛᴇɴsɪᴏɴ. ᴅᴇғɪɴɪᴛᴇʟʏ ᴀ ᴍɪᴅᴅʟᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʀᴀɪsᴇs ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ ᴀɴᴅ ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛɪᴠᴇʟʏ.
𝒯𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓈 & 𝒱𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈:
🐪 ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴇɢʏᴘᴛɪᴀɴ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ
✨ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
🐪 ᴘʀᴏᴘʜᴇᴄʏ & ᴅᴇsᴛɪɴʏ
✨ ʀᴇʙᴇʟʟɪᴏɴ & ᴘᴏʟɪᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ɪɴᴛʀɪɢᴜᴇ
🐪 ᴍᴜʟᴛɪ ᴘᴏᴠ sᴛᴏʀʏᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ
✨ sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇ & sᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ
🐪ᴄᴏɴᴠᴇʀɢɪɴɢ sᴛᴏʀʏʟɪɴᴇs
📖 𝑅𝑒𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒...
✨ sᴘʀᴀᴡʟɪɴɢ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
🐪 ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴇɢʏᴘᴛ-ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅs
✨ ᴘʀᴏᴘʜᴇᴄʏ-ᴅʀɪᴠᴇɴ ᴘʟᴏᴛs
🐪 ʜɪɢʜ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs
𝐹𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒸𝓉:
ʀɪᴄʜʟʏ ʟᴀʏᴇʀᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴍᴍᴇʀsɪᴠᴇ—ᴀ sᴛʀᴏɴɢ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴅᴇᴇᴘᴇɴs ʙᴏᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅʙᴜɪʟᴅɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs.
ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ!
𝒜𝓈𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓎
ʙᴏᴏᴋsᴛᴀɢʀᴀᴍ: @ᴛʜᴇᴛᴀᴛᴛᴇʀᴇᴅᴘᴀɢᴇ
𝒮𝒽𝑒 𝒦𝓃𝑜𝓌𝓈 𝒜𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒩𝒶𝓂𝑒𝓈 ʙʏ ᴍɪᴄʜᴇʟʟᴇ ᴊᴀʙès ᴄᴏʀᴘᴏʀᴀ
✨𝐻𝑜𝑜𝓀✨
𝒜𝓈 𝓇𝑒𝒷𝑒𝓁𝓁𝒾𝑜𝓃, 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓅𝒽𝑒𝒸𝓎, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓅𝑜𝓁𝒾𝓉𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝒾𝑜𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓃 𝒦𝒽𝑒𝓉𝒶𝓇𝒶, 𝒻𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓊𝓃𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒𝓁𝓎 𝒻𝒾𝑔𝓊𝓇𝑒𝓈—𝒶 𝓅𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓈𝓈, 𝒶 𝓇𝑒𝒷𝑒𝓁, 𝒶 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝑒𝒻, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒶 𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓃𝒸𝑒𝓈𝓈—𝓂𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓃𝒶𝓋𝒾𝑔𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝒻𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝒶𝒸𝓇𝒾𝒻𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝒹𝑒𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝓊𝓉𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝒾𝓇 𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔𝒹𝑜𝓂.
𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
ʜᴜɢᴇ ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ sᴏᴜʀᴄᴇʙᴏᴏᴋs ғɪʀᴇ ғᴏʀ ɢɪғᴛɪɴɢ ᴍᴇ ᴛʜɪs ᴇ-ᴀʀᴄ!
𝐹𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓃𝒾𝑒𝓈. 𝒪𝓃𝑒 𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔𝒹𝑜𝓂 𝑜𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝒹𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓇𝓊𝒾𝓃.
ᴛʜɪs sᴇǫᴜᴇʟ ᴇxᴘᴀɴᴅs ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ɪɴ sᴜᴄʜ ᴀɴ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ᴡᴀʏ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪ-ᴘᴏᴠ sᴛᴏʀʏᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ ᴋᴇᴇᴘs ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀᴄɪɴɢ ᴅʏɴᴀᴍɪᴄ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ sᴛᴏʀʏʟɪɴᴇ ғᴇᴇʟs ɪᴍᴘᴏʀᴛᴀɴᴛ ᴀs ᴛʜᴇ ᴛʜʀᴇᴀᴅs sʟᴏᴡʟʏ ʙᴇɢɪɴ ᴄᴏɴᴠᴇʀɢɪɴɢ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴇɢʏᴘᴛɪᴀɴ-ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ sᴇᴛᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴇᴍᴀɪɴs ᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛʀᴏɴɢᴇsᴛ ᴘᴀʀᴛs ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ sᴇʀɪᴇs—ʟᴜsʜ, ᴅᴀɴɢᴇʀᴏᴜs, ᴀɴᴅ ғɪʟʟᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴘᴏʟɪᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ᴛᴇɴsɪᴏɴ. ᴅᴇғɪɴɪᴛᴇʟʏ ᴀ ᴍɪᴅᴅʟᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʀᴀɪsᴇs ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ ᴀɴᴅ ɴᴀʀʀᴀᴛɪᴠᴇʟʏ.
𝒯𝓇𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓈 & 𝒱𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈:
🐪 ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴇɢʏᴘᴛɪᴀɴ ᴍʏᴛʜᴏʟᴏɢʏ
✨ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
🐪 ᴘʀᴏᴘʜᴇᴄʏ & ᴅᴇsᴛɪɴʏ
✨ ʀᴇʙᴇʟʟɪᴏɴ & ᴘᴏʟɪᴛɪᴄᴀʟ ɪɴᴛʀɪɢᴜᴇ
🐪 ᴍᴜʟᴛɪ ᴘᴏᴠ sᴛᴏʀʏᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ
✨ sᴀᴄʀɪғɪᴄᴇ & sᴜʀᴠɪᴠᴀʟ
🐪ᴄᴏɴᴠᴇʀɢɪɴɢ sᴛᴏʀʏʟɪɴᴇs
📖 𝑅𝑒𝒶𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒...
✨ sᴘʀᴀᴡʟɪɴɢ ᴇᴘɪᴄ ғᴀɴᴛᴀsʏ
🐪 ᴀɴᴄɪᴇɴᴛ ᴇɢʏᴘᴛ-ɪɴsᴘɪʀᴇᴅ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅs
✨ ᴘʀᴏᴘʜᴇᴄʏ-ᴅʀɪᴠᴇɴ ᴘʟᴏᴛs
🐪 ʜɪɢʜ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs
𝐹𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒸𝓉:
ʀɪᴄʜʟʏ ʟᴀʏᴇʀᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ɪᴍᴍᴇʀsɪᴠᴇ—ᴀ sᴛʀᴏɴɢ ᴄᴏɴᴛɪɴᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴅᴇᴇᴘᴇɴs ʙᴏᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅʙᴜɪʟᴅɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ sᴛᴀᴋᴇs.
ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ!
𝒜𝓈𝒽𝓁𝑒𝓎
ʙᴏᴏᴋsᴛᴀɢʀᴀᴍ: @ᴛʜᴇᴛᴀᴛᴛᴇʀᴇᴅᴘᴀɢᴇ
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐⭐⭐⭐
SHE KNOWS ALL THE NAMES by Michelle Jabès Corpora (May 5, 2026)
Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the eArc
After the events of book 1, Khetara has a new pharaoh, the brother of missing princess Sitamun, and Nefermaat is at his side. With that comes a rebellion led by Raetawy. And Karim is grappling with new life (blessing? curse?) as he and his new companion grow closer. The Oracle is calling, destruction is coming.
SHE KNOWS ALL THE NAMES is a YA fantasy novel. This picks up after the events of HIS FACE IS THE SUN, an Egyptian inspired fantasy.
I ended up liking this waaayyy more than the first book. Because this one jumps right in. Gets straight to the action...for the most part. Because this is multi-pov, there were instances where I thought some of the pov's were slow (and a little boring, mainly from the 45% mark to the 60%). Once that last part of the book came to fruition, it was amazing. Everything picked up rather nicely, and I was on the edge-of-my-seat waiting for Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim's path's to cross again.
SHE KNOWS ALL THE NAMES is very interesting, and I loved how the ending played out. These are looooonnnnng books. With the ending, it finally felt like all the time I put into reading these was worth it.
This ended on a cliffhanger. I'm already ready for the next book.
SHE KNOWS ALL THE NAMES by Michelle Jabès Corpora (May 5, 2026)
Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the eArc
After the events of book 1, Khetara has a new pharaoh, the brother of missing princess Sitamun, and Nefermaat is at his side. With that comes a rebellion led by Raetawy. And Karim is grappling with new life (blessing? curse?) as he and his new companion grow closer. The Oracle is calling, destruction is coming.
SHE KNOWS ALL THE NAMES is a YA fantasy novel. This picks up after the events of HIS FACE IS THE SUN, an Egyptian inspired fantasy.
I ended up liking this waaayyy more than the first book. Because this one jumps right in. Gets straight to the action...for the most part. Because this is multi-pov, there were instances where I thought some of the pov's were slow (and a little boring, mainly from the 45% mark to the 60%). Once that last part of the book came to fruition, it was amazing. Everything picked up rather nicely, and I was on the edge-of-my-seat waiting for Sita, Neff, Rae, and Karim's path's to cross again.
SHE KNOWS ALL THE NAMES is very interesting, and I loved how the ending played out. These are looooonnnnng books. With the ending, it finally felt like all the time I put into reading these was worth it.
This ended on a cliffhanger. I'm already ready for the next book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
She Knows All the Names picks up where His Face is the Sun left off. The shorter chapters made this a much breezier read than book one, and the pacing felt noticeably tighter throughout.
The Egyptian-inspired world-building continues to be the star of the show. The author weaves history into the narrative so beautifully that I found myself nostalgic for my ancient history classes. The Kingdom of Khetara feels lived-in and real, with layers of politics, magic, and tradition that keep drawing me back.
Character-wise, there's growth here, just not evenly distributed. The villain leans a bit one-dimensional for my taste, which kept me wanting more nuance in the conflict. That said, the stakes remain compelling enough that I couldn't put it down.
As someone who follows disability representation closely, I appreciated seeing disabled characters in the cast, though I wished the side characters with disabilities had more space to breathe. They're compelling and deserve more spotlight in the final book. Paws doesn't get her own chapters this time, but she's still present and stealing hearts in the background.
The ending teases the finale without the gut-punch cliffhanger of book one. It's less jarring, though you can see it coming from a mile away. I'm already counting down to book three.
Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire for the eARC.
The Egyptian-inspired world-building continues to be the star of the show. The author weaves history into the narrative so beautifully that I found myself nostalgic for my ancient history classes. The Kingdom of Khetara feels lived-in and real, with layers of politics, magic, and tradition that keep drawing me back.
Character-wise, there's growth here, just not evenly distributed. The villain leans a bit one-dimensional for my taste, which kept me wanting more nuance in the conflict. That said, the stakes remain compelling enough that I couldn't put it down.
As someone who follows disability representation closely, I appreciated seeing disabled characters in the cast, though I wished the side characters with disabilities had more space to breathe. They're compelling and deserve more spotlight in the final book. Paws doesn't get her own chapters this time, but she's still present and stealing hearts in the background.
The ending teases the finale without the gut-punch cliffhanger of book one. It's less jarring, though you can see it coming from a mile away. I'm already counting down to book three.
Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire for the eARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
5🌟
I should not have finished this in one day because I'm supposed to have a life... but I also didn't really want to put it down. And I now sadly have to wait for the next book.
This is book two in the Throne of Khetara series.
The world building is seamlessly woven into the story. The character growth after book one continues to be significant while staying well-paced. Each character's story is individually enjoyable, at no point have I been sad to move on to someone else's pov, because I want them all.
I love the Mummy-ish vibes getting glimpses into the past. The magic and mythology mixed together. We dive more into the romantic relationship between Karim and Sita in this one, which I thought was well written. Neff learning about herself and what she is capable of (and at such a young age being forced to forgo any sense of teenage life to do what needs to be done for her kingdom). Rae coming into her role as a rebel leader while also learning her shortcomings and her continued relationship with Tam.
I can not stress enough how much I enjoyed this book. I honestly can't say if I like this one or the first better. I can't wait to read how it all ends in book 3!
Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire and Michelle James Corpora for sending me an Arc to review.
I should not have finished this in one day because I'm supposed to have a life... but I also didn't really want to put it down. And I now sadly have to wait for the next book.
This is book two in the Throne of Khetara series.
The world building is seamlessly woven into the story. The character growth after book one continues to be significant while staying well-paced. Each character's story is individually enjoyable, at no point have I been sad to move on to someone else's pov, because I want them all.
I love the Mummy-ish vibes getting glimpses into the past. The magic and mythology mixed together. We dive more into the romantic relationship between Karim and Sita in this one, which I thought was well written. Neff learning about herself and what she is capable of (and at such a young age being forced to forgo any sense of teenage life to do what needs to be done for her kingdom). Rae coming into her role as a rebel leader while also learning her shortcomings and her continued relationship with Tam.
I can not stress enough how much I enjoyed this book. I honestly can't say if I like this one or the first better. I can't wait to read how it all ends in book 3!
Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire and Michelle James Corpora for sending me an Arc to review.
May 6, 2026
This eARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book picked up right where His Face Is the Sun ended without missing a beat. So many series start out strong but when the second book comes along it tends to be a letdown. This was not the case in this series- this book is equal in all respects to the first book, even upping the stakes for all the characters and expanding the world. If you told me the author wrote the entire series and then decided where to split them into the different books, I would believe it because the story telling feels seamless.
This series has quickly become one my favorites. The characters are all interesting and easy to read- there is never one story I feel is weaker than the others. They have grown so much from the beginning of the series but it all feels natural and perfect for the story. The Egyptian-inspired world is beautiful and magical to read about and was expanded even further in this book. I also really appreciate how mature this book feels without having over the top explicit content. It doesn’t feel YA- it feels like a book anyone can read. This book was such a fast read I couldn’t believe it was over. I can’t wait to read the next one!
This book picked up right where His Face Is the Sun ended without missing a beat. So many series start out strong but when the second book comes along it tends to be a letdown. This was not the case in this series- this book is equal in all respects to the first book, even upping the stakes for all the characters and expanding the world. If you told me the author wrote the entire series and then decided where to split them into the different books, I would believe it because the story telling feels seamless.
This series has quickly become one my favorites. The characters are all interesting and easy to read- there is never one story I feel is weaker than the others. They have grown so much from the beginning of the series but it all feels natural and perfect for the story. The Egyptian-inspired world is beautiful and magical to read about and was expanded even further in this book. I also really appreciate how mature this book feels without having over the top explicit content. It doesn’t feel YA- it feels like a book anyone can read. This book was such a fast read I couldn’t believe it was over. I can’t wait to read the next one!
May 8, 2026
I always say the second book is always better than the first! This was fantastic, I loved how we jump right into the story from where we left off. There were a few reminders from the last book in case you were confused but not in a way that was overpowering. Another addition I really appreciated was having the correct pronunciations and character guides in the back of the book in case you were confused. I also really enjoyed the ending/cliff hanger of this one. While I’m not the happiest I’ll have to wait a while for another book, I do think a majority of my questions were answered so I can appreciate that! I think my favorite character has been Neff. I love how she’s the youngest and smallest but has the most wisdom and a direct ear to the gods. I also like how it’s an underdog situation where most don’t believe she’s up to the task like they do with Sita and it’s especially great when both not only fulfill the objective but go past the expectations. Karim has my heart for sure, I’m so happy Sita got to use her powers to bring him back and I also appreciate that he understands what it means to die and come back. As always I’m excited for the next book and this kept me thoroughly entertained!
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