Description
'A dark, Middle-Eastern influenced retelling [...] dangerous secrets, false identities, delicious court intrigue and justice.' Culture Fly
Between her family's cruelty and the court's contempt, Princess Alyrra has spent her life in the shadows. Forced to marry a powerful foreign prince, Alyrra embarks on a journey to meet her betrothed with little hope for a better future. But powerful men have powerful enemies - and now so does Alyrra.
When Alyrra is betrayed and her identity is switched with another woman's, Alyrra is faced with the first choice she's ever had: to start a new life for herself or fight for a prince she's never met.
Sometimes the hardest thing of all is learning to trust yourself . . .
Inspired by The Goose Girl fairytale by the Brothers Grimm.
'THE BEST YA FANTASY BOOK I'VE READ THIS YEAR!' - neverjudgeabookbyitscover.co.uk
Read more Dauntless Path novels:
A THEFT OF SUNLIGHT - OUT NOW!
THE DARKNESS AT THE DOOR - COMING SOON . . .
For Princess Alyrra, choice is a luxury she's never had... until she's betrayed.
'THE BEST YA FANTASY BOOK I'VE READ THIS YEAR!' - neverjudgeabookbyitscover.co.uk
SEQUEL OUT NOW: The Theft of Sunlight - Kindle edition. Paperback available for pre-order, out 24th June 2021
About the Author
Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveller. Born in Wisconsin, she has lived in five different states as well as in Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. She currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two young daughters. Prior to publishing her novels, Intisar worked as a public health consultant on projects relating to infant mortality and minority health, which was as close as she could get to saving the world. Now she focuses her time on her two passions: raising her family and writing fantasy.
Find out more at booksbyintisar.com or on Twitter: @BooksByIntisar or Facebook: Booksbyintisar
Reviews
A dark, Middle-Eastern influenced retelling about dangerous secrets, false identities, delicious court intrigue and justice. ... Perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn. * Culture Fly *
I really enjoyed reading Alyrra's story which follows her as she grows in confidence and learns to trust in the courage of her convictions. * Mini Travellers *
"This is how you survive: one breath to the next, refusing each thought as it comes to you. This is how you get through the worst of things." Khanani's retelling of "The Goose Girl" keeps the basics of the fairytale the same (a princess is sent to a kingdom to marry a prince but is betrayed and looses her title) but expands the story to include examinations of violence and its effects on main characters. It could be easy to dismiss Alyrra as just a weak and passive princess, but Khanani smartly delves into the realistic reactions and responses a person would have to trauma. * Book Riot *
Book Information
ISBN 9781471408724
Author Intisar Khanani
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Hot Key Books
Publisher Hot Key Books
Series Dauntless Path
Weight(grams) 371g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 28mm
