I will live to see tomorrow’s sunset. Make no mistake. I swear I will live to see as many sunsets as it takes.And I will kill you.With my own hands.
I never prepared I would love The Wrath and The Dawn this much. I read the blurb and slightly hesitant to read it. I know this is about 1000 nights retelling which I don't particularly interested much. I'm not comfortable to read about a cruel king who murder his wives on his wedding day each night.
But I know this is one of the biggest release on this year and I had to give it a chance. So.. I try to read the first few chapters and it got me hooked! Hell, I finished this in one sitting.
For some reason, The Wrath and The Dawn reminds me with The Selection series. Not, the female protagonist *thank God, I like Shazi, she is not like that annoying brat, America*. I mean the two male interests, Khalib and Tariq.
This story started when Shazi prepared to be a wife of Khalid Ibn al-Rashid, King of Kings. Everyday he took a new girl to wed to him and he will killed his new wife by the dawn, tomorrow morning. Shazi volunteered herself because she was looking for a revenge for her best friend who had wed and killed by the king. She promised to herself that she will see another sunset tomorrow and tomorrow after that. So it began, in order to saving herself, she told the king an interesting story each night and stop when the dawn breaks. The king got intrigued with her story but Shazi only continue it again by another night. Until the king got really interest with her and decided not to end her life and made her a real queen of his kingdom.
Where was that feeling of falling?It’s here. I know it’s here. I can get it back.I have to get it back.
This is not a fluffy love that you will adore and embrace.
Shazi frustrated about her new feeling and about Khalib would never open his secret to her. She knew her feeling for Khalib grew each days as they lived together. She realized Khalib is not that bad king, like everyone guessed. But Shazi always denied it because she’s there to end his life. By falling to him, it means that she failed and betraying her family and Tariq, her first love.
Shahrzad is a difficult girl, and I am a monster. I suppose that makes for a good match.
When Shazi settle and accept her feeling, things got intense as Khalib invited every nobleman in the kingdom to meet their new queen, Shazi. Tariq got an invitation one too. Well, he stole it from his dad apparently.
Tariq realize Shazi has changed but he won’t accept it anyway. He thought Khalib had taken Shazi away and drove her to forget all she held dear. Oh well, Tariq... Aspen much, hmmmm..
Jalal and Despina. Awwww, these two are my favorite characters. Jalal is a charming boy , I enjoy his companion so much. On the other hand, he is loyal to his family and Khalib.
In beginning, I had a mixed feeling about Despina, but once I knew her secret, she became my favorite too. And Jalal and Despina together?? I ship both of them. ^^ I hope they will be more open to each other in the next book.
Things got crazy toward the end of the book and I can’t wait to the sequel! May 2016, please come soon...
What are you talking about?”“Cease with the displays of false modesty. The entire palace knows about it.”A feeling of warmth crept up Shahrzad’s neck. “Knows about what?”Despina grinned. “The Caliph of Khorasan going into the gardens at dawn alone. And returning with a single rose.” She gestured toward the flower on the stool behind Shahrzad. “I think it’s safe to assume why.Rating 4.25/5 stars
Originally posted on my Goodreads page, December 23, 2015
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