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Book Synopsis ''A gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
Trapped in an arranged marriage to a man she does not love, Nehal dreams of attending the Weaving Academy. There, she can take control of her powers, bending any water to her will, and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield with the first all-female military regiment. Her husband, indifferent and secretive, is in love with another woman, a poor bookseller named Giorgina.
Giorgina has her own secret. She is an earthweaver with dangerously uncontrollable powers. Her only solace comes from meetings with the Daughters of Izdihar, a women''s rights group fighting for freedom. They come from very different means, yet Nehal and Giorgina have more in common than they think.
Enticed by the group''s enigmatic leader Malak Mamdouh, the two women are drawn into a web of politics, violence and threats o
Trade Review
The Daughters of Izdihar is a thrilling tale of two women's fight for rights in their patriarchal society, peppered with elemental magic, politics, and a relentless desire for that which is wrongly forbidden. -- Andrea Stewart, author THE BONE SHARD DAUGHTER
Magnificent, complex, compelling -- Davinia Evans, author of NOTORIOUS SORCERER
A gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read -- Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE
A powerful fantasy novel filled with clever magic, intriguing politics, and compelling characters who forge a path toward justice, no matter the obstacle -- Chelsea Abdullah, author of THE STARDUST THIEF
Action-packed, magic-filled, and led by two fierce, vividly-rendered women, The Daughters of Izdihar is a compelling and empowering debut -- Ava Reid, author of JUNIPER AND THORN
A wondrously rich fantasy that highlights the true struggle to revolutionize a society. You will cheer and mourn alongside Nehal and Giorgina as they dare to discover new magic, fight for a more just society, and find love in unexpected places. A debut not to be missed! -- Shannon Chakraborty
Hadeer Elsbai has written a powerful story of sisterhood, love, and struggle within a rich, vibrant world with complicated characters that leap from the page to smash the patriarchy! -- P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINN
An absolutely enthralling tale of two women striving for a better world. Filled with magic and politics, THE DAUGHTERS OF IZDIHAR grips you and doesn't let go -- Sarah Beth Durst
