Sphinx's Princess books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Sphinx's Princess series?"

"There are two books in the Sphinx's Princess series, published between 2009 and 2010."

Q: "What is the first book in the Sphinx's Princess series?"

"The first book in the Sphinx's Princess series is Sphinx's Princess, published in 2009."

Q: "What historical figure does the series follow?"

"The series reimagines the early life of Nefertiti, the famous queen of ancient Egypt. Sphinx's Princess covers her youth and journey to the royal court, while Sphinx's Queen follows her rise to power. Friesner, who also wrote the Princesses of Myth series, is known for bringing ancient women's stories to a young adult audience."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Sphinx’s Princess	2009	Esther M. Friesner	Buy
2	Sphinx’s Queen	2010	Esther M. Friesner	Buy

The Sphinx’s Princess duology by Esther M. Friesner reimagines the early life of Nefertiti, one of ancient Egypt’s most famous queens. The first book, Sphinx’s Princess (2009), follows the young Nefertiti as she leaves her home for the royal court, while Sphinx’s Queen (2010) continues her story as she navigates palace politics and rises to power.

Friesner, a Nebula Award-winning author known for both fantasy novels and humorous fiction, has written several YA historical fantasies centered on women from the ancient world. The Sphinx’s Princess books are part of the same broad project as her Princesses of Myth titles (Nobody’s Princess, Nobody’s Prize), which retell the stories of Helen of Troy. Here, Friesner brings the same approach to ancient Egypt, grounding the fantasy elements in historical detail about court life, religion, and the Nile civilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sphinx's Princess series?

There are two books in the Sphinx’s Princess series, published between 2009 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Sphinx's Princess series?

The first book in the Sphinx’s Princess series is Sphinx’s Princess, published in 2009.

What historical figure does the series follow?

The series reimagines the early life of Nefertiti, the famous queen of ancient Egypt. Sphinx’s Princess covers her youth and journey to the royal court, while Sphinx’s Queen follows her rise to power. Friesner, who also wrote the Princesses of Myth series, is known for bringing ancient women’s stories to a young adult audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order