His Face Is the Sun

About this book

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 ol

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Why widely assigned

This Young Adult Fiction title, typically at grades 9–12. Published in the canon; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Great Lakes Great Books Award

  • recommended·9th grade · Michigansource: Michigan Reading Association — Great Lakes Great Books Award 2026-27 nominee (official GLGBA nominee press release + nominees list, announced March 7, 2026 at the MRA Annual Conference; Michigan students vote through January 9, 2027) — 9-12 division
  • recommended·10th grade · Michigansource: Michigan Reading Association — Great Lakes Great Books Award 2026-27 nominee (official GLGBA nominee press release + nominees list, announced March 7, 2026 at the MRA Annual Conference; Michigan students vote through January 9, 2027) — 9-12 division
  • recommended·11th grade · Michigansource: Michigan Reading Association — Great Lakes Great Books Award 2026-27 nominee (official GLGBA nominee press release + nominees list, announced March 7, 2026 at the MRA Annual Conference; Michigan students vote through January 9, 2027) — 9-12 division
  • recommended·12th grade · Michigansource: Michigan Reading Association — Great Lakes Great Books Award 2026-27 nominee (official GLGBA nominee press release + nominees list, announced March 7, 2026 at the MRA Annual Conference; Michigan students vote through January 9, 2027) — 9-12 division

Common questions

What grade level is His Face Is the Sun?

His Face Is the Sun is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 9–12. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read His Face Is the Sun?

It takes about 9h 45m to read His Face Is the Sun (531 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 585 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign His Face Is the Sun?

His Face Is the Sun appears on reading lists for Great Lakes Great Books Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is His Face Is the Sun banned in schools?

His Face Is the Sun does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.