Published by: Faber & Faber, February 2nd 2017
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Magic, Djinn
Pages: 592
Format: Ebook
Source: Faber & Faber, via Edelweiss
This is not about blood or love. This is about treason.
Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince's message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruellest manner possible.
Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl's instinct for survival. For the Sultan's palace is a dangerous one, and the harem is a viper's nest of suspicion, fear and intrigue. Just the right place for a spy to thrive... But spying is a dangerous game, and when ghosts from Amani's past emerge to haunt her, she begins to wonder if she can trust her own treacherous heart.
This is not about blood or love. This is about treason.
Nearly a year has passed since Amani and the rebels won their epic battle at Fahali. Amani has come into both her powers and her reputation as the Blue-Eyed Bandit, and the Rebel Prince's message has spread across the desert - and some might say out of control. But when a surprise encounter turns into a brutal kidnapping, Amani finds herself betrayed in the cruellest manner possible.
Stripped of her powers and her identity, and torn from the man she loves, Amani must return to her desert-girl's instinct for survival. For the Sultan's palace is a dangerous one, and the harem is a viper's nest of suspicion, fear and intrigue. Just the right place for a spy to thrive... But spying is a dangerous game, and when ghosts from Amani's past emerge to haunt her, she begins to wonder if she can trust her own treacherous heart.
Ughhhhhhhhhh that ending makes me mad.
Dare I say this was actually better than book one? The rebellion built in exciting, unpredictable ways. I love how the world expands in this book, and the deeper look at culture we get. I love how the characters are written, how they interact with each other, and how they're all badass in their own way. Jin and Amani are still perfect, and I got a new ship in this book (which sunk, thanks a lot, book!) which was cool. What was really interesting was how this book showed the enemy - i.e. as a person with ideals and good intentions too. This was clever and sneaky and made me doubt the rebellion.
Even more supernatural awesomeness, more action, more tension, and more of my favourite snarky characters.
Dare I say this was actually better than book one? The rebellion built in exciting, unpredictable ways. I love how the world expands in this book, and the deeper look at culture we get. I love how the characters are written, how they interact with each other, and how they're all badass in their own way. Jin and Amani are still perfect, and I got a new ship in this book (which sunk, thanks a lot, book!) which was cool. What was really interesting was how this book showed the enemy - i.e. as a person with ideals and good intentions too. This was clever and sneaky and made me doubt the rebellion.
Even more supernatural awesomeness, more action, more tension, and more of my favourite snarky characters.
Characters ★★★★★
Setting/world ★★★★★
Writing ★★★★☆
