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itle: The Wrath and The DawnAuthor: Renee Ahdieh
Genre: YA Fiction, Fantasy
Synopsis: A young king (Caliph) in Rey, Khalid, is taking a new wife every day and then having her killed the next dawn. When her best friend is selected to marry him and killed, Shahrzad volunteers to marry the Caliph in order to take revenge on this murderer. Shahrzad's father and childhood friends work to free her from certain death, but she begins to understand there is more to the story of this murderous ruler. He may be a person and not a monster after all.
My Thoughts
A friend of mine suggested we read this during the stay at home order, and I'm so glad she did! Nothing is a perfect palate cleanser after an intense nonfiction piece like Young Adult fantasy. That being said, as I read this novel, it did not feel overly young-adulty. Several stories are going on at once, Shahrzad and Khalid, her father and friends, and the back story for why Khalid is killing these women. While each individual story is simple, how they fit together is a bit more complex.
This novel is a retelling of Arabian Nights, A Thousand and One Nights. I have not read that, so I cannot compare but I will be adding it to my reading list and keep you all informed. Overall, if you are looking for a fun, quick read this summer I suggest you pick up a copy!
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from Amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from the author, visit the website linked above
A friend of mine suggested we read this during the stay at home order, and I'm so glad she did! Nothing is a perfect palate cleanser after an intense nonfiction piece like Young Adult fantasy. That being said, as I read this novel, it did not feel overly young-adulty. Several stories are going on at once, Shahrzad and Khalid, her father and friends, and the back story for why Khalid is killing these women. While each individual story is simple, how they fit together is a bit more complex.
This novel is a retelling of Arabian Nights, A Thousand and One Nights. I have not read that, so I cannot compare but I will be adding it to my reading list and keep you all informed. Overall, if you are looking for a fun, quick read this summer I suggest you pick up a copy!
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from Amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from the author, visit the website linked above
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