The Theft of Sunlight
Author(s): Intisar Khanani
Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Sorcery of Thorns, this exhilarating, page-turning fantasy will pull readers into a lush and stunning world where nothingand no onecan be trusted.
I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.
Children have been disappearing from acrossMenaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friends sister is snatched, Rae knows she cantlook awayany longereven if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.
Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruitsher as an attendant. Armed with the princesss support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own.
But treachery runs deep,andthe more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.
Praise for Intisar Khananis Thorn:
Set in a dark and dangerous world. Well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with. School Library Journal (starred review)
Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrras quiet but clear journey of self-definition.” Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)
Review(s):
“Deeply engaging and piercing. An illustration that courage and strength can be found in unexpected places and in unexpected people. Amraeyas refusal to give up even when all the odds are stacked against her will inspire many, many readers.”
Khanani deftly navigates heavy themes while spinning an investigative tale packed with action, excellent banter, and court intrigue.
A vivid masterpiece with somechilling parallels to the unseen battles fought in our present day and astriking heroine who has a fierce passion for justice.
Khanani returns to Menaiya to expand the first volumes worldbuilding while maintaining a depth of political and magical intrigue, developing heart-wrenchingly emotional characters, and adding hints of romance A beautifully written, fantastical page-turner.
Political intrigue, child slavery, societal inequities, and physical infirmities are all explored in this quick-paced read by the author of Thorn.
While sleuthing and danger aplenty keep things moving, Raes clashes with engaging thief Bren illuminate questions about the nature of justice and the responsibility of power Returning readers will be delighted, but this is a friendly entry point for new readers, too.
Praise for Intisar Khananis THORN: Set in a dark and dangerous worldwell-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.
Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrras quiet but clear journey of self-definition [Thorn] is sure to appeal to fans of CarsonsThe Girl of Fire and Thornsand AhdiehsThe Wrath and the Dawn.
Immersive and captivating[will] draw in fans of fantasy and slow-burn romance.
Thornis a lovely atmospheric fairytale fantasy about a girl and her found family. I loved it!
ISBN:9780062835741
