SPICE ROAD

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YA Fantasy

SPICE ROAD

Maiya Ibrahim

$14.95
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Control the spice. Control the kingdom. 'An epic, sand-swept adventure' Ayana Gray In the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. With her affinity for iron, seventeen-year-old Imani can wield a dagger like no other - and for that she has gained a reputation as the next greatest Shield, battling djinn, ghouls, and the other monsters spreading across the sands. But ever since her brother was discovered stealing their nation's coveted spice - a tell-tale sign of magical obsession - and disappeared into the deadly Forbidden Wastes, Imani's reputation has been in tatters. Despite Atheer's betrayal, there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't grieve him. Then Imani discovers signs her brother may be alive, and spreading their nation's magic to outsiders. Desperate to find him - and to protect him - she joins the mission sent to hunt him down. Accompanied by Taha, a powerful beastseer, who enthrals and enrages her in equal measure, Imani soon discovers that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes - and in her own heart. Caught between her duty to her nation, and her love for her brother, Imani must decide where her loyalties lie . . . before it is too late. The first in an epic fantasy series for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal and Elizabeth Lim, set in an Arabian-inspired land. 'An enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters ' Amélie Wen Zhao 'A gripping fantasy adventure that YA readers are going to love!' Lynette Noni 'Soul-stirring' London Shah

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2 copies

Publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

Pages

496

Format

HARDCOVER

ISBN-13

9781399702027

ISBN-10

1399702025

Language

English

Published

2023-01-24