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  • Written by: Renée Ahdieh
  • Narrated by: Ariana Delawari
  • Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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The Rose & the Dagger

Written by: Renée Ahdieh
Narrated by: Ariana Delawari
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Publisher's Summary

Instant New York Times best seller

The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking The Wrath and the Dawn, lauded by Publishers Weekly as "a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance."  

I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust. 

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. 

©2016 Renée Ahdieh (P)2016 Listening Library

What the critics say

"A satisfying fast-paced conclusion, Ahdieh explores the difficulty of family, lasting loyalty, and love giving you a tale you won't soon forget." (InStyle)

"Whimsical, fantasy enthusiasts are sure to adore this sequel." (Buzzfeed)

“Beautiful, lyrical writing combines with a cohesive plot, richly drawn backdrop, and just the right mix of action and romance to create an undeniable new classic.” (School Library Journal, starred review)

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Beautiful, magical, & brilliant

Brilliant, beautiful, magical, and wondrous. This book deserves all the hype and more!
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📖If you haven’t read it yet please do! This book is sure to help you escape reality and travel to a magical land filled with intricate story telling, amazing twists, and complex character development! The narrator did a fantastic job again with this sequel.

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