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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the lush and evocative (VOYA) sequel to The Wrath and the Dawn, Shazi is forced from her beloved husband s arms in order to end the curse and looming war threatening her future with her one true love.
Fiery romance, a spirited heroine, shifting loyalties . . . With more than a few heartrending twists and turns. Booklist
The darker the sky, the brighter the stars . . .
In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad is forced from the arms of her beloved husband, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once thought Khalid a monster a merciless killer of wives, responsible for immeasurable heartache and pain but as she unraveled his secrets, she found instead an extraordinary man and a love she could not deny. Still, a curse threatens to keep Shazi and Khalid apart forever.
Now she s reunited with her family, who have found refuge in the desert, where a deadly force is gathering against Khalid a force set on destroying his empire and commanded by Shazi s spurned childhood sweetheart. Trapped between loyalties to those she loves, the only thing Shazi can do is act. Using the burgeoning magic within her as a guide, she strikes out on her own to end both this terrible curse and the brewing war once and for all. But to do it, she must evade enemies of her own to stay alive.
The sumptuous saga that began with The Wrath and the Dawn takes its final turn as Shahrzad risks everything to find her way back to her one true love again.
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Praise for The Rose and the Dagger
Beautiful, lyrical writing combines with a cohesive plot, richly drawn backdrop, and just the right mix of action and romance to create an undeniable new classic. School Library Journal, starred review
Above all there is the shattering, triumphant catharsis of love . . . In a story about stories, love is the power to speak without words. Thrillingly full of feeling. Kirkus Reviews
Fiery romance, a spirited heroine, shifting loyalties . . . With more than a few heartrending twists and turns. Booklist
[Ahdieh s] prose remains lush and evocative, ideal for sand-swept landscapes and racing hearts. VOYA
Praise for The Wrath and the Dawn
Lushly imagined and powerfully characterized, it s a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance. Publishers Weekly
This book is a fairy tale, a mystery, and . . . promises to become a classic tale of its own. VOYA
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and a simmering revolution, this is a carefully constructed narrative of uncertain loyalties, searing romance, and subtle magic in a harsh desert city. Booklist, starred review
The rich, Middle Eastern cultural context adds to the author s adept world building . . . a surefire hit with teens. School Library Journal, starred review
Renée Ahdieh's lush debut novel, The Wrath and the Dawn, is a suspenseful and beautiful reimagining of The Arabian Nights, with an edge. Shelf Awareness, starred review
Dreamily romantic, deliciously angst-y, addictively thrilling. Kirkus Reviews
Sumptuous detail . . . satisfyingly steamy scenes, along with some angsty push and pull moments between the two for optimal romantic tension. BCCB
Don t be surprised if the pages melt away and you find yourself racing through warm, golden sands or drinking spiced wine in cool marble courtyards. This is an intoxicating gem of a story. You will fall in love, just as I did. Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and The Young Elites
In her absorbing debut, Renée Ahdieh spins a tale as mesmerizing as that of her heroine Shahrzad, filled with lush details and brimming with tension. The Wrath and the Dawn is truly an exceptional story, beautifully written. Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Ahdieh weaves a world that is lush with detail. You will want to hear, taste, and touch everything. But it's not just the world that is vividly alive. The characters are fascinating too: I loved the friendships, romance, and shifts in feeling. A beautifully written book, The Wrath and the Dawn is a story I could not put down. Marie Rutkoski, author of The Winner s Trilogy
