I thoroughly enjoyed Kiya's journey. Publisher: Bethany House. The failure of her gods to protect her people during the plagues and to listen to her and others' pleas leaves her with significant questions; however, she is fearful of Yahweh's power and does not know if she can believe in Him. I believe he sang it into existence. I thought this was definitely way to long ago. The failure of her gods to protect her people during the plagues and to listen to her and others' pleas leaves her with. by Connilyn Cossette 592 Customer Reviews Paperback. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. When Shira escapes to leave with her Hebrew family in the Exodus, Kira finds her mother and disabled brother; and they all leave with the Hebrew. Counted With the Stars (2016) by Connilyn Cossette is the first book in the Out From Egypt series. I never thought I'd love a book based on religion and such things but I loved the story from its angles. Regular Price: $15.99. Connilyn is the author of Counted with the Stars, an upcoming release from Bethany House Publishers. I have no words. My only complaint is how many nonessential characters there were with such similar names that I could not keep track of. Counted With the Stars #1, in the Out From Egypt Series, by Connilyn Cossette Kiya is an Egyptian who’s father sold her into slavery, the man she was to marry deserted her and the plague takes over Egypt. One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection to keep (you’ll use your first credit now). Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Out from Egypt Ser. Well, this book does a fantastic job of conveying those emotions. Choosing to flee with the Hebrews, Kiya finds herself reliant on a strange God and developing feelings for a man who despises her people. This review was written for #1: Counted With the Stars. When her father's merchant fleet is wiped out, he has no choice but to sell Kira to the man who holds the loan on his ships. Kiya returns home from a lavish shopping trip at the market to find that her father has lost his fortune and sold her in order to pay off his debts. Kira is a young woman from a wealthy, Egyptian family. This novel comes in all forms including eBook, and is roughly 353 pages in length. When terrifying plagues strike Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of… When Shira escapes to leave with her Hebrew family in the Exodus, Kira finds her mother and disabled brother; and they all leave with the Hebrews. Shadow of the Storm: Out from Egypt Series, Book 2, Wings of the Wind: Out from Egypt, Book 3. Young, Egyptian woman "Kiya" lived a life of luxury in Southern Egypt until suddenly her own father sells her into slavery to cover his debts. I loved this novel not just for the characters and the plot, but for the way it made me grateful anew that we serve a loving God who demands no tribute, no sacrifice, but a contrite heart eager to reconcile with our Creator. Kiya's conversion process, as she goes from her beliefs as an Egyptian, to not really believing anything, to coming to follow Yahweh was another element I enjoyed; I liked how she would seem to take a step forward and believe a little but then step back a little. : Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette (2016, Trade Paperback) at … I've read dozens of Biblical fiction books, and this ranks as one of the best. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Opiniones de clientes. Sold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was supposed to marry, young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who takes pleasure in her humiliation. 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