I was utterly captivated from beginning to end by Kiya's story, her family, and her newfound friends. At the same time, Moses is in confrontation with Pharaoh, and soon the plagues begin. When terrifying plagues strike Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of… I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I have counted the times of God’s past faithfulness in my life and the many ways God was a living preposition. Truly, can you imagine the terror that the people in Egypt must have felt when the Nile turned to blood and then nine more plagues, each worse than that, followed? I'm not really a fan of Biblical fiction, but from the moment I first heard this story's premise over 2 years ago, I've been eager to read it, and I'm excited to say it did not disappoint! Cancel online anytime. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Not to mention being around the man she's fallen in love with who hates her people. Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017. To see what your friends thought of this book. Counted With the Stars (2016) by Connilyn Cossette is the first book in the Out From Egypt series. A Story of Love, Desperation, and Hope During a Great Biblical Epoch Sold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was supposed to marry, young... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. I had also been considering a lyre at a musician’s stall. I'm gonna need a moment. This novel comes in all forms including eBook, and is roughly 353 pages in length. Her life becomes intolerable except for her close friendship with another Hebrew slave, Shira. Print Length: 352 pages. I give this novel 5 STARS. She experiences the plagues and then leaves with the Hebrews after the death of Egypt's firstborn sons. Telling the story of the plagues and the Hebrew's exodus from Egypt from the viewpoint of an Egyptian was brilliant. Connect with her at www.connilyncossette.com. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy Biblical fiction. Kira is a young woman from a wealthy, Egyptian family. $14.95 a month after 30 days. When terrifying plagues strike Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of it all. 5 55% (2,036) 4 32% (1,174) 3 11% (419) She lives near Dallas, Texas. by Connilyn Cossette. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This is my first biblical fiction read and it won't be the last. Counted With the Stars (2016) by Connilyn Cossette is the first book in the Out From Egypt series. Such a powerful story of God's redemptive plan for not only His own chosen people, but all those who chose to follow Him. She becomes handmaiden to his wife, Tekurah, who hates both Kira and her mother. But there is a lot to love about this debut novel, and I will definitely be adding this to my keeper shelf... and holding my breath for the sequel! She lives near Dallas, Texas. Choosing to flee with the Hebrews, Kiya finds herself reliant on a strange God and developing feelings for a man who despises her people. I was really fascinated by this story for various reasons. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 4.37 out of 5 stars. $11.19. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I believe he sang it into existence. Rating details. $11.20. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. That just brought a new element to a "familiar" story from the Bible. Each aspect of this book is marvelous, leaving you flipping page after page long after you decide you should turn out the light. Start by marking “Counted with the Stars (Out From Egypt, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Title: Counted With the Stars. Series: Out from Egypt, Book 1. Excellent! I loved this book, I think it is the first I have read from Ms. Cossette, and it definitely will not be the last as I HAD to get the next two in the series. Her internal conflict and her eventual surrender to Yahweh was raw, powerful and truly moving. I’ve never read any fiction set in Egypt during the days of Moses before and it was fascinating! Shipping and handling. This debut brought to life what it was like to be an Egyptian and Hebrew slave during the time of the plagues and exodus. You Save 10% ($1.60) Bulk Discount. I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN! Counted with the StarsBy Connilyn Cossette Find it on: AmazonGoodreads Third-Person One Point of ViewFiction352 PagesAbout the Book (Backcover Blurb):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. Whatever your beliefs, these are characters that are easy to care about. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25822042-counted-with-the-stars Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Out of curiosity I decided to try out just one chapter, yeah right. Please try again. Counted with the Stars Counted with the Stars is book one in the Out from Egypt Series. Connect with her at www.connilyncossette.com. , What a great debut! 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. If somebody could count three stars per second, after 100 years he would have counted less than five percent of this number. Publisher: Bethany House. And the heart of this author as knowing God both in His awesome Power and Purity as well as His amazing Grace is evident in the story she writes here. The first-person narration is so well-done, and Kiya is a character who is both realistic and relatable. While I am not a big fan of biblical fiction, I enjoyed reading Counted With the Stars. Yep! I was inspired to go back and read several chapters in Exodus. I even put off reading it because as much as I enjoy historical fiction I prefer not reading before the civil war period. By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible’s, Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company. The depth of the author's research is commendable and obvious as she weaves her tale against the backdrop of an ancient culture in bondage to false gods. … I felt like I was right there with Kiya as she served in Egypt, experienced the plagues, and eventually left her home to follow after the Hebrews. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2020, Makes the Bible times come alive, as a believable team of characters relive the times of the deliverance from Egypt of the Israelites, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2019. I had to look at it with the mind-set that this is indeed a work of fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed Kiya's journey. This book centers on the plagues God sent to Egypt. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There were things I liked about the story and things I did not like. A fascinating story of people with real integrity who find themselves swept along by their own subplot, as well as by the cataclysmic events upon which this novel rests. My wife introduced me to this book. When she is not engulfed in the happy chaos of homeschooling two teenagers, devouring books whole, or avoiding housework, she can be found digging into the rich ancient world of the Bible to discover gems of grace that point to Jesus and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. I love how the author tells the story from the point of view of a nonbeliever and addresses all the skepticism. by … Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette 5 stars Life can change in an instant. With a full-time job and a five-year old at home, I was able to read this novel in two and half days. I give this novel 5 STARS. I enjoyed this very much. I was intrigued by this story from the very start and drawn in to young Kiya’s world. A stunning depiction of an age-old story, told with such a fresh perspective I couldn't put it down. An educational, spiritual journey for the reader, Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017. For such a seemingly fragile little girl, I sensed she had an iron will when it came to her loved ones—and tonight I was grateful for that loyalty and that I was counted as such. It's so easy for us as modern day Bible readers to see God's plan because we can read the rest of the story. The story started out strong and I loved the fresh retelling of the 10 Plagues and the Exodus through the perspective. Buy a cheap copy of Counted with the Stars book by Connilyn Cossette. 4.7 de 5. Maximum quantity allowed for this product is 9999. To save her older brother and escape the bonds of slavery, Kiya flees with the Hebrews during the Great Exodus. But the people who lived these Bible events had only their faith to guide them. Yes - 5 stars from me! From the looks of it there will be more to follow in The Out From Egypt series. This one is about the the exodus of Egypt and the miracles that took place. 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