KIYA: Hope of the Pharaoh
Praise for KIYA:"I absolutely recommend this story. If you want a good read with the mix of history, love, Egypt and a smart heroine, this story is for you." ~Goodreads Review by AnaPINAbout KIYA:When Naomi's sisters are snatched up to be taken to be wives of the erratic Pharaoh, Akhenaten, she...
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Praise for KIYA:"I absolutely recommend this story. If you want a good read with the mix of history, love, Egypt and a smart heroine, this story is for you." ~Goodreads Review by AnaPINAbout KIYA:When Naomi's sisters are snatched up to be taken to be wives of the erratic Pharaoh, Akhenaten, she knows they won't survive the palace, so she offers herself in their place. The fearsome Commander Horemheb sees her courage, and knows she is exactly what he is looking for...The Great Queen Nefertiti despises Naomi instantly, and strips her of her Hebrew lineage, including her name, which is changed to Kiya. Kiya allies herself with Horemheb, who pushes her to greatness and encourages her to make the Pharaoh fall in love with her. When Akhenaten declares Kiya will be the mother of his heir, Nefertiti, furious with jealousy, schemes to destroy Kiya.Kiya must play the deadly game carefully. She is in a silent battle of wills, and a struggle for who will one day inherit the crown. If she does bear an heir, she knows she will need to fight to protect him, as well as herself, from Nefertiti who is out for blood. Fans of Kiya: Hope of the Pharaoh should be sure to check out more titles from Curiosity Quills Press:The Charge is a New Adult Alternate History Adventure where Warren King Attempts to rescue his brother from the King of Texas, and learns that he is a long lost member of the royal family.Colour Wielders is a New Adult Romantic Fantasy where Gods, Demi-gods and Fae fight to save their Princess banished to the Mortal Realm.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781620072462
Publish date: April 30th 2013
Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
Edition language: English
Series: KIYA Trilogy (#1)
1. Book read: Kiya: Hope of the Pharaoh2. Words that describe the book: Ancient Egypt3. Characters you meet and/or Settings where it took place:1. Kiya (Naomi). Naomi is a Hebrew living in Thebes after Akhenaten left to build his new city honoring the Aten. When the Pharoah...
2.5 starsThis review is for a free copy of the book courtesy of Curiosity Quills via NetGalleyThis book was historically inaccurate, so please if you don't know anything about the period don't rely upon this one.the author chose for her story the Amarna Period, which is a period that the successors ...
If you have any interest in Ancient Egyptian history, do yourself a favor and read this book. Kiya, born a Hebrew named Naomi, is chosen to be the wife of Akhenaten. Chosen to provide him the son he needs to carry on his kingdom. She is a wonderfully strong female lead. You will fall in love with ...