{"product_id":"spice-road-9781399702027","title":"Spice Road","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl the spice. Control the kingdom.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An epic, sand-swept adventure'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyana Gray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens the affinities   of those who drink the \u003ci\u003emisra\u003c\/i\u003e tea. With her affinity for   iron, seventeen-year-old Imani can wield a dagger like no other - and for   that she has gained a reputation as the next greatest Shield, battling djinn,   ghouls, and the other monsters spreading across the sands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut ever since her brother was discovered stealing their nation''s coveted   spice - a tell-tale sign of magical obsession - and disappeared into the   deadly Forbidden Wastes, Imani''s reputation has been in tatters. Despite   Atheer''s betrayal, there isn''t a day that goes by that she doesn''t grieve   him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen Imani discovers signs her brother may be alive, and spreading their   nation''s magic to outsiders. Desperate to find him - and to\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn epic, sand-swept adventure\u003c\/b\u003e * Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey *\u003cbr\u003eWith an enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters and a thrilling quest helmed by a girl whose wit is sharper than her blades, Maiya Ibrahim's \u003ci\u003eSpice Road\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantasy you don't want to miss * Amélie Wen Zhao, author of Blood Heir *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic-fueled and action packed, \u003ci\u003eSpice Road\u003c\/i\u003e takes an epic quest and fills it with secrets, scorching betrayals, and a spellbinding magic system. Prepare to sink into the pages and never want to leave\u003c\/b\u003e * Dana Swift, author of Cast in Firelight *\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully written, surprise-filled page-turner * Kirkus, starred review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith vivid world-building and epic action scenes, SPICE ROAD is a gripping fantasy adventure that YA readers are going to love! \u003c\/b\u003e * Lynette Noni, author of The Prison Healer series *\u003cbr\u003eCome, let the mysterious \u003ci\u003eSpice Road\u003c\/i\u003e sweep you away. Spirited characters, compelling societies, critical subject matter, and a riveting plot all scheme to ensure a soul-stirring journey * London Shah, award-winning author of the Light the Abyss series *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich, fresh-voiced fantasy, Ibrahim weaves a masterful tale of family and adventure. Readers will devour the pages like a perfectly spiced tea and be left burning for more\u003c\/b\u003e * Claire M. Andrews, author of the Daughter of Sparta trilogy *\u003cbr\u003eImani's introspective voice, rendered in Ibrahim's lush prose, propels a deliberately plotted adventure populated by magnetic characters. Overflowing with culturally specific details and set in a fictional, Arabian-inspired world, this high-octane adventure maintains a steady clip toward a scintillating conclusion * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpice Road \u003c\/i\u003eis an intriguing and adventure-filled Arabian-inspired tale that weaves together a fascinating magic system, complex characters and the complicated bonds of family\u003c\/b\u003e * Culturefly *\u003cbr\u003eSpellbinding magic, lush description and whirlwind action define Maiya Ibrahim's YA debut * Shelf Awareness, Starred Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaiya Ibrahim packs a lot into her debut YA novel ... Ibrahim effectively communicates the intense, unfiltered emotions of her teenage heroine and crafts a richly detailed world around her\u003c\/b\u003e * SFX *\u003cbr\u003eStep into a brand new world inspired by Arabia in the first novel in a sprawling fantasy series * Stellar *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe age of the protagonists inevitably means this book is being marketed as YA. It's certainly an excellent read for a teenager. That said, older readers will find it entirely satisfying as well, particularly those who prefer an absence of explicit 'adult content'. Rest assured that doesn't mean there's any lack of emotional depth\u003c\/b\u003e * ParSec *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738910634327,"sku":"9781399702027","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/spice-road-9781399702027","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}