Ahdieh, R: Wrath and the Dawn Putnam

Praise for The Wrath and the Dawn :

"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

"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

"Dreamily romantic, deliciously angst-y, addictively thrilling."- Kirkus Reviews

"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

From the Hardcover edition.