Review – The Rose and the Dagger (The Wrath and the Dawn, Book 2) by Renée Ahdieh (5/5 stars)
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 432 pages
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Release Date: April 26, 2016
ISBN-13: 978-0399171628
Stand Alone or Series: 2nd book in The Wrath and the Dawn duology
Source: Borrowed from Library
Rating: 5/5 stars
“In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse—one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid’s empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan. While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn’t yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love.”
This is the second book in The Wrath and the Dawn duology. This was an amazing book and an excellent conclusion to this fantasy series. I really loved this duology a lot. It was so engaging, entertaining, and easy to read.
Shahrzad and Khalid have been separated, but must figure out how to break the curse that has been put on Khalid and save Khalid’s kingdom once and for all.
The story was very engaging, fast-paced and impossible to put down. I loved all the characters in here, even the side characters. This book had excellent world-building, action, romance, and a plot that kept me engaged.
Overall this was an amazing book and I really enjoyed this series as a whole. I would recommend to those who enjoy fantasy with a bit of romance in it.
This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
