{"product_id":"empire-of-sand-the-books-of-ambha-9780356512006","title":"Empire of Sand The Books of Ambha","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+2\"\u003e''\u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand\u003c\/i\u003e thoroughly swept me away''\u003c\/font\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eS. A. Chakraborty, author of CITY OF BRASS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+2\"\u003e''A darkly intricate, devastating, and utterly original story about the ways we are bound by those we love''\u003c\/font\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. F. Kuang, author of THE POPPY WAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NOBLEMAN''S DAUGHTER WITH MAGIC IN HER BLOOD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAN EMPIRE BUILT ON THE DREAMS OF ENSLAVED GODS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Mehr is a girl trapped between two cultures. Her father comes from the ruling classes of the empire, but her mother''s people were outcasts, Amrithi nomads who worshipped the spirits of the sands.\u003cbr\u003e  Caught one night performing these forbidden rites, Mehr is brought to the attention of the Emperor''s most feared mystics, who try to force her into their service by way of an arranged marriage. If she fails in their bidding, the gods themselves may awaken and seek vengeance...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eFrom British debut author Tasha Suri, \u003ci\u003eEm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003estunning and enthralling debut\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand\u003c\/i\u003e thoroughly swept me away -- S. A. Chakraborty, author of CITY OF BRASS\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003edarkly intricate, devastating, and utterly original\u003c\/b\u003e story about the ways we are bound by those we love -- R. F. Kuang, author of THE POPPY WAR\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful story in a stunning, magical world. \u003cb\u003eAn enthralling debut\u003c\/b\u003e -- Claire North\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark secrets lurk at an empire's heart\u003c\/b\u003e in this complex, affecting epic fantasy . . . \u003cb\u003eA worthy addition to any epic fantasy fan's bookshelf\u003c\/b\u003e -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand \u003c\/i\u003edraws you into an intricately realized world of blood and secrets. An arresting and magical history told through the eyes of an indomitable heroine. \u003cb\u003eI cannot ask for more.\u003c\/b\u003e -- Jeannette Ng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best fantasy novel I have read this year.\u003c\/b\u003e I loved it! -- Miles Cameron\u003cbr\u003eThe desert setting, complex characters, and epic mythology \u003cb\u003ewill captivate readers\u003c\/b\u003e -- BOOKLIST (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea lovely dark dream full of wrenching choices and bittersweet triumph\u003c\/b\u003e. This \u003cb\u003egorgeous, magic-woven story\u003c\/b\u003e and its determined heroine spin hope from hopelessness, power from powerlessness, and love from desolation -- Melissa Caruso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the future of fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e: rich, complex, unflinching. \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand \u003c\/i\u003eis \u003cb\u003ea stunning achievement\u003c\/b\u003e -- Mark Oshiro\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eastounding.\u003c\/b\u003e The desert setting captured my imagination, the magic bound me up, and the \u003cb\u003eepic\u003c\/b\u003e story set my heart free -- Fran Wilde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRiveting and wonderful!\u003c\/b\u003e A fascinating desert world, a compelling heroine, and a richly satisfying conclusion. \u003ci\u003eEmpire of Sand\u003c\/i\u003e will sweep you away! -- Sarah Beth Durst\u003cbr\u003eAn oasis of a story that you fall into, head-first. \u003cb\u003eA mesmerising tale full of magic and mystery\u003c\/b\u003e -- Sayantani DasGupta\u003cbr\u003eGenuine, painful, and \u003cb\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/b\u003e. 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