Author: Somaiya Daud
Published On: 8/28/18
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Synopsis:(Found on Goodreads)
In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is
a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing
poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya
that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon.
4/5
Quick fast paced read. I cannot wait till book two next year. The concept is interesting
and I enjoyed the characters including the "Villian."
Amani is a brave woman whisked away just to stand in for a princess whom the
entire world despises.
Maram is a half blood not belonging to her fathers people of Valthek nor her deceased
mother`s Andalaan people. She was taught to hate her mothers people (the conquered)
and rule in her fathers place as a sterile Valthek.
Idris is a captive in his own way and Amani hopes to utilize that to her advantage.
Her plans to escape Maram and her evil father`s wrath takes a turn when Maram
becomes friendly with Amani.
Overall I really enjoyed this and wish it was longer than 300 pages. Knowing I get
book two in a year makes the wait bearable.
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