The Wrath & the Dawn

By Renée Ahdieh,

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One of TIME magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time

A #1 New York Times bestseller and a sumptuous, epic tale inspired by A Thousand and One Nights.

'A riveting Game of Thrones meets Arabian Nights love story' US Weekly

Every dawn brings horror to a different family in…

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1 author picked The Wrath & the Dawn as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Shazi is a headstrong, stubborn girl who marries the ruthless caliph of her kingdom with the intention of killing him. She doesn’t expect to fall in love with him, which thwarts all of her plans. This book easily transports you to an Arabian caliphate with the gorgeous descriptions of setting, food, and clothes, and the relationship between Shazi and Khalid is wonderful to witness blossoming. This book keeps you at the edge of your seat and gives you an ending that is bound to break your heart.

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