Dawn of the Firebird
A thrilling and spellbinding epic high fantasy must-read
$40.94
- Hardcover
480 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2026
Summary
The raven, crane, and firebird each chose a tribe of man, granting humans heavenly magic. But power in man’s hand caused endless wars for land.
With mankind’s destruction, the birds perished taking with them their magic. Magic is now rare, war common.
The discarded daughter of an emperor, Khamilla Zahr-zad is raised with her mother’s nomadic tribe until a violent raid ends that peaceful life. Amid the chaos of death, the heavenly magic of nur awakens within her, granting her t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526674371 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1526674378 |
| Author: | Sarah Mughal Rana |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Archer |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 720g |
| Dimensions: | 44mm x 158mm x 238mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
Dawn of the Firebird has a propulsive, relentless feel that serves up twists until the very last page. If you enjoy morally grey characters and complex political worldbuilding, you can’t miss Sarah Mughal Rana’s fantasy debut. I couldn’t put it down – Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi
Epically woven with fascinating characters, riveting storytelling, and world-building that I dove headfirst into … Sarah Mughal Rana had me hooked from the first page of her debut, and I can’t wait for more from her – Justinian Huang, Stonewall Award-winning author of The Emperor and the Endless Palace
Fierce, epic, and utterly unforgettable. Sarah Rana has crafted a masterpiece that stole my breath and left me in awe. A triumph of storytelling and imagination – June Hur, New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves
Intricately plotted with rich world building, compelling characters, and emotion that sears on the page, Dawn of the Firebird is one unforgettable story. Sarah Mughal Rana’s novel is a tour de force and is not to be missed – Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals
An action-packed adventure in a richly-drawn setting, with all the hallmarks of classic fantasy from a fresh and exciting new voice. Epic and luminous – Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
With her adult debut, Sarah Mughal Rana offers a dazzling novel of bloody battles, heartbreaking betrayals, intricate worldbuilding, and an unforgettable cast of scheming characters. Khamilla is a fierce protagonist caught in a web of deceits and dark magic - that she herself helped to spin - and readers will still be rooting for her triumph at every turn! An ambitious work from a bold new voice in fantasy writing – Anuja Varghese, award-winning author of Chrysalis
Sarah Mughal Rana
SARAH MUGHAL RANA is a Muslim author who graduated from the University of Toronto and is now pursuing her MPhil in Asian studies at Oxford. She works at the intersection of Human Rights and Asian Policy. She is a BookTok personality and the cohost of On the Write Track podcast. Outside of school, she falls down history rabbit holes and trains in traditional martial arts.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.