Fans of Ahdieh, paranormal fiction, romance, mystery, and adventure will enjoy listening to this book. A great addition to library collections where paranormal romance is popular.
Where the first book circulates well, this sequel will keep readers engaged. But with main characters who spend most of their time delving into their own emotions and inner conflicts, this is more for fans of vampire love stories than those seeking action or mysteries.
Recommended for libraries where the first book is popular in audio. For others, this may be best in print form. ["A first purchase, especially for fans of lush retellings": SLJ 5/16 review of the Putnam book.]
A first purchase, especially for fans of lush retellings.—Sunnie Scarpa, Wallingford Public Library, CT
Shahrzad's city is aflame, her father is in a mysterious cursed state, and her husband Khalid far away. She takes refuge in a war camp led by her former love; there she must develop her growing magic and break Khalid's curse before war truly takes everything. Despite more focus on war than on the romance, this conclusion to Ahdieh's The Wrath & the Dawn will satisfy fans.