Set in a richly imagined world, this sequel continues the gripping adventure of its beloved characters, blending elements of magic and rebellion. As tensions rise and new challenges emerge, the protagonist must navigate treacherous alliances and confront her destiny. With a fast-paced plot and captivating twists, it promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, deepening the themes of courage and identity established in the first book.
The first in a trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic and an electrifying love story.
Bestselling author Alwyn Hamilton returns with a thrilling tale featuring a glamorous media darling and a surprise heiress in a magical competition. At sixteen, Honora Nora Holtzfall is the daughter of Walstad's most powerful heiress, controlling the nation's wealth and magic. Despite her prominence, Nora feels like an outsider. When her mother is found dead in an alley, the family fortune and throne become contested, thrusting Nora into the Veritaz, a fierce competition that determines the sole heir. Complicating matters is Lotte, the illegitimate daughter of Nora's aunt, who is suddenly brought into the fold from a rural convent. As Lotte adjusts to her new life, she realizes that many in her newfound family want her dead. Nora soon uncovers that her mother's death was murder, and the only ally she can trust is a charming reporter who loathes her family's legacy. Meanwhile, Lotte's quest to discover her father's identity intertwines with her growing feelings for Theo, a protector of the Holtzfalls. Both girls face incredible challenges, impossible choices, and deadly stakes, knowing that only one can emerge victorious.
Highly anticipated conclusion to the epic award-winning Rebel of the Sands trilogy - a genre-busting Wild West meets Arabian Nights fantasy Once, in the desert country of Miraji, there was a Sultan without an heir. The heir had been killed by his own brother, the treacherous Rebel Prince, who was consumed by jealousy and sought the throne for himself. Or so it was said by some. There were others who said that the Rebel Prince was not a traitor but a hero... In the final battle for the throne, Amani must fight for everything she believes in, but with the rebellion in pieces, and the Sultan's armies advancing across the desert plains, who will lead, who will triumph, who will live and who will die? Praise for the series: 'Sheer escapism.' Guardian 'Winning.' New York Times 'Thrilling.' Booklist 'Hugely entertaining . . . with a rich seam of Arabic culture, djinni magic, breathless romance and show-stopping action sequences.' Bookseller