The Daughters of Izdihar
$24.63
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
10 January 2023
Summary
‘A gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read’ Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
Trapped in an arranged marriage to a man she does not love, Nehal dreams of attending the Weaving Academy. There, she can take control of her powers, bending any water to her will, and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield with the first all-female military regiment. Her husband, indifferent and secretive, is in love with…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780356520476 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0356520471 |
| Author: | Hadeer Elsbai |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Orbit |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 10 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 273g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 30mm |
| Series: | The Alamaxa Duology |
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Critics Review
The Daughters of Izdihar is a thrilling tale of two women’s fight for rights in their patriarchal society, peppered with elemental magic, politics, and a relentless desire for that which is wrongly forbidden. – Andrea Stewart, author THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER
Magnificent, complex, compelling – Davinia Evans, author of NOTORIOUS SORCERER
A gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read – Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE
A powerful fantasy novel filled with clever magic, intriguing politics, and compelling characters who forge a path toward justice, no matter the obstacle – Chelsea Abdullah, author of THE STARDUST THIEF
Action-packed, magic-filled, and led by two fierce, vividly-rendered women, The Daughters of Izdihar is a compelling and empowering debut – Ava Reid, author of JUNIPER AND THORN
A wondrously rich fantasy that highlights the true struggle to revolutionize a society. You will cheer and mourn alongside Nehal and Giorgina as they dare to discover new magic, fight for a more just society, and find love in unexpected places. A debut not to be missed! – Shannon Chakraborty
Hadeer Elsbai has written a powerful story of sisterhood, love, and struggle within a rich, vibrant world with complicated characters that leap from the page to smash the patriarchy! – P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINN
An absolutely enthralling tale of two women striving for a better world. Filled with magic and politics, THE DAUGHTERS OF IZDIHAR grips you and doesn’t let go – Sarah Beth Durst
About The Author
Hadeer Elsbai
Hadeer Elsbai is an Egyptian-American writer and librarian. Born in New York City, she grew up being shuffled between Queens and Cairo. Hadeer studied history at Hunter College and later earned her Master’s degree in library science from Queens College, making her a CUNY alum twice over. Aside from writing, Hadeer enjoys cats, iced drinks, live theater, and studying the 19th century.
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