Dawn of the Firebird

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 KaikeyiEpically 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 PalaceFierce, 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 WolvesIntricately plotted with rich word 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 RivalsAn 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 DrowningWith 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 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.