The Wrath & The Dawn

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The Wrath & The Dawn

Author: Renee Ahdieh
Publisher: New York Random House : 2015

Annotation:
Described as "Game of Thrones meets Arabian Nights" in U.S. Weekly, the reader should prepare for a fast paced and lush story of romance, adventure and mysteries. The first in a duology, The Wrath & The Dawn is a modern reimagining of the famous story One Thousand and One Nights, otherwise known as Arabian Nights. This novel is a classic, with its many tales well-known in Western literature such as Aladin and Sinbad.

 The Wrath & The Dawn follows the main character Shahrzad and her relationship with the King Khalid. King Khalid is a monster, murdering a different bride every night, one night he murders Shahrzad's cousin and as a result, Shahrzard volunteers to marry the king Khalid to exact her revenge and end his killing spree once and for all. This adaptation is filled with rich characters and folk lore that will keep you coming back night after night to hear her tales and come to know the mysteries of the palace and its inhabitants.

For more information: 
Willoughby Library

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