{"product_id":"spice-road-9781399702034","title":"Spice Road","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book in an epic fantasy series for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal and Elizabeth Lim, set in an Arabian-inspired land. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother whose betrayal is now their greatest threat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens affinities in those who drink the misra tea. With an affinity for iron, seventeen-year-old Imani wields a dagger like no other warrior, garnering her the reputation as the next greatest Shield for battling the dangerous djinn, ghouls, and other monsters that lurk in the sands beyond city limits. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother who tarnished the family name after he was discovered stealing their nation''s coveted spice - a tell-tale sign of magical obsession. He disappeared soon after, believed to have died beyond the Forbidden Wastes, and leaving Imani reeling with both bet\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":49407780815191,"sku":"9781399702034","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/spice-road-9781399702034","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}