Sphinx's Princess (Princesses of Myth Series)

a new beginning

Nefertiti is not a princess but her father is the sister of the Royal Wife to the Pharaoh. When Queen Tiye hears about Nefertiti's beauty, she's determined to make her a Princess in order to marry her first born son. She orders Nefertiti's family to her side where she manipulates the family into giving Nefertiti's hand in marriage. There is a catch, Nefertiti will not marry for three years, but in that time she must reside in the royal household. Sadness overwhelms her as she says goodbye to her family, not knowing when she'll ever see them again. She moves into the women's suite where she's given a comfortable room. The other women in the suite are junior wives of the Pharaoh. Due to Queen Tiye's paranoia, she's not allowed to communicate with any of them. Instead, her loneliness threatens her state of mind. Before long, she begins to take secret scribing lessons again. While Nefertiti rarely spends any time with her betrothed, a cold man, she enjoys his brother's company greatly. He teaches her how to drive a chariot and shows her around the city. But when Nefertiti's betrothed learns of this, he threatens his bride to be. When the Pharaoh leaves the palace for an extended period of time and leaves his first born son in charge, the change in him is overwhelming. Nefertiti can't believe the difference and she just might fall in love with him - but when an accusation comes her way, can he save her?

An enchanting beginning tale of the strong feisty character of Nefertiti. The cover intrigues me too and it looks very similar to the Nobody YA novels. This historical fiction makes me want to read a biography of Nefertiti to find out more info. A second book is in the works, which is great because this book ends on a cliff hanger

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

sphinx's princess

This is a great book about Nefertiti. N has to live with her aunt who is the Queen. in three years she has to marry a prince who loves his cat. N becomes friends with the other prince and his sister.

3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

Nefertiti is not a princess but her father is the brother of the Royal Wife to the Pharaoh. When Queen Tiye hears about Nefertiti's beauty, she's determined to make her a Princess in order to marry her firstborn son. She orders Nefertiti's family to her side, where she manipulates the family into giving Nefertiti's hand in marriage.

There is a catch, of course. Nefertiti will not marry for three years, but in that time she must reside in the royal household. Sadness overwhelms her as she says goodbye to her family, not knowing when she'll ever see them again.

She moves into the women's suite where she's given a comfortable room. The other women in the suite are junior wives of the Pharaoh. Due to Queen Tiye's paranoia, she's not allowed to communicate with any of them. Instead, her loneliness threatens her state of mind.

Before long, she begins to take secret scribing lessons again. While Nefertiti rarely spends any time with her betrothed, a cold man, she enjoys his brother's company greatly. He teaches her how to drive a chariot and shows her around the city. But when Nefertiti's betrothed learns of this, he threatens his bride-to-be.

When the Pharaoh leaves the palace for an extended period of time and leaves his firstborn son in charge, the change in him is overwhelming. Nefertiti can't believe the difference, and she just might fall in love with him. But when an accusation comes her way, can he save her?

An enchanting beginning tale of the strong feisty character of Nefertiti left me wanting to read more; the cliffhanger ending leaves me anxiously awaiting the next installment about this fascinating woman.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

MUST READ!!!!

This is one of my favorite books!!! I love Nefertiti's strong character and how ancient Egypt is portrayed. When I finished it, I had to go out and buy the next book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very good

Highly recommended

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Bad Buy

I picked up this book, hoping that it would be a (finally!) anceint egypt book for young adults. I was sadly mistaken. The main narration and narrator is boring and unlike able, the cahracters are one demensional and the historical inaccuracies kill the historian in me. I couldn't get past the third chapter without tossing this book away.

1 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Yes this is the first in this section of the series

Yes

Sphynx princess

This book is a very nice fictional story. Overall this book is just okay... there really isint anything special about it, the plot picks up right away however none of it is historically accurate and the references to gods are completely inacurrate its like the author did no research what-so-ever. It is a very cute love story but dont expect to gain anything from it. Putting the history out of the equation and just looking at the plot and characters this book could be so much better the characters could be less annoying hence only the 2 stars

Major Question

MAJOR QUESTION FROM ME...... is the story ANYTHING like or close to Michelle Moran's Nefertiti?

Plz answer

Is this the first book?

Never received book

I never received this book. It was out of stock and my order was cancelled.

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Megan

loved it can't wait to read the next one

Must Have This Book!!!

This was an amazing book. One of my favorites. I know it might look boring, but it's not in any way. it's filled with adventure, jealousy, hatred, love, friendship, trust, mysteries, questions and more. i would recommend this book for children 13 and older. because some things in the book, younger children might not understand. There is nothing inappropriate in this book.*

Ive read this book and i thought it was amazing loved it

SO COOL

l love this book that is all i can say

Love it

This book is not your nomal romance it has supence forbedin love and action. Even though its hard to keep all the gods in order its worth the trouble because its such a good book!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enchanting

Really absobed me into the story great to reread

Sphinx's Princess

A fantastic book about ancient Egypt and a twisting tale of a young woman named Nefertiti. It includes the politics of Nefertiti's family and the gods priests. It wonderfully includes Egyptian mythology and explains the ways kings and queens. I would recommend this book to anyone in search of suspense, romance and historical fiction.

Please note: Book will start slightly slow but will pick up.

AlSome!

If you like ancient egypt you may like this book,but beware many facts in this book are not historicaly correct.

Great fun!

Loved it. Would recommend it to anyone!