Hey, guys! I finished The Wrath and the Dawn, and it was amazing. Let's just get right into it.
(Disclaimer: the character names are quite complicated, and I listened to the audiobook. I'll try to be accurate, but if not, please forgive me.)
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows Shahrzad hiding. It's probably supposed to be symbolic of her hiding in Khalid's castle. I'm not a fan of the cover. In this book's case, a plain color background would work just as well, if not better, but it's not an embarrassing cover. B+
Official Description:
One Life to One Dawn.
In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's dearest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Shahrzad is determined not only to stay alive, but to end the caliph's reign of terror once and for all.
Night after night, Shahrzad beguiles Khalid, weaving stories that enchant, ensuring her survival, though she knows each dawn could be her last. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she'd imagined him to be. This monster is a boy with a tormented heart. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How is this possible? It's an unforgivable betrayal. Still, Shahrzad has come to understand all is not as it seems in this palace of marble and stone. She resolves to uncover whatever secrets lurk and, despite her love, be ready to take Khalid's life as retribution for the many lives he's stolen. Can their love survive this world of stories and secrets?
Inspired by A Thousand and One Nights, The Wrath and the Dawn is a sumptuous and enthralling read from beginning to end.
My Review:
Wow. The Wrath and the Dawn was incredibly dramatic and intense, yet still very character-driven. The only issue I had with the book was the names of people/places. It added authenticity to the book, but it sometimes got hard to follow, especially with additional nicknames. After a few chapters, it wasn't even an issue anymore.
The plot was fast-moving. There's never a dull moment. From wondering what Shahrzad's next move would be, to unraveling who exactly Khalid was, to discovering the mystery of why the murders at dawn took place, there was never a slow moment.
The writing itself was beautifully written, as well.
The characters were phenomenal. The were complex. Despite being absolutely nothing like them, I found myself constantly relating to them. And not just to the main characters but the lesser ones as well! Shahrzad is one of the best female protagonists I've read. She isn't irritating/needy or two-dimensional. As of book one, she is strong without it being her only characteristic. (Round of applause to Renee Ahdieh.)
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It had elements of every genre intermixed without one overpowering the other. You like mystery? drama? magic? assassins? or romance? This book has it all.
I'd definitely recommend this book. It was simply fantastic.
That being said, once the plot got going, the audiobook was amazing, as well as the book. Delawari brought a lot of life to the telling of this story.
I wouldn't reread it just to listen to the audiobook version, but if you're already planning on listening to The Wrath and the Dawn, go ahead. It's a good version.
Happy Reading!
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Red Queen
The Young Elites
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(Disclaimer: the character names are quite complicated, and I listened to the audiobook. I'll try to be accurate, but if not, please forgive me.)
The Cover:
It shows Shahrzad hiding. It's probably supposed to be symbolic of her hiding in Khalid's castle. I'm not a fan of the cover. In this book's case, a plain color background would work just as well, if not better, but it's not an embarrassing cover. B+
Official Description:
One Life to One Dawn.
In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad's dearest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad vows vengeance and volunteers to be his next bride. Shahrzad is determined not only to stay alive, but to end the caliph's reign of terror once and for all.
Night after night, Shahrzad beguiles Khalid, weaving stories that enchant, ensuring her survival, though she knows each dawn could be her last. But something she never expected begins to happen: Khalid is nothing like what she'd imagined him to be. This monster is a boy with a tormented heart. Incredibly, Shahrzad finds herself falling in love. How is this possible? It's an unforgivable betrayal. Still, Shahrzad has come to understand all is not as it seems in this palace of marble and stone. She resolves to uncover whatever secrets lurk and, despite her love, be ready to take Khalid's life as retribution for the many lives he's stolen. Can their love survive this world of stories and secrets?
Inspired by A Thousand and One Nights, The Wrath and the Dawn is a sumptuous and enthralling read from beginning to end.
My Review:
Wow. The Wrath and the Dawn was incredibly dramatic and intense, yet still very character-driven. The only issue I had with the book was the names of people/places. It added authenticity to the book, but it sometimes got hard to follow, especially with additional nicknames. After a few chapters, it wasn't even an issue anymore.
The plot was fast-moving. There's never a dull moment. From wondering what Shahrzad's next move would be, to unraveling who exactly Khalid was, to discovering the mystery of why the murders at dawn took place, there was never a slow moment.
The writing itself was beautifully written, as well.
The characters were phenomenal. The were complex. Despite being absolutely nothing like them, I found myself constantly relating to them. And not just to the main characters but the lesser ones as well! Shahrzad is one of the best female protagonists I've read. She isn't irritating/needy or two-dimensional. As of book one, she is strong without it being her only characteristic. (Round of applause to Renee Ahdieh.)
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It had elements of every genre intermixed without one overpowering the other. You like mystery? drama? magic? assassins? or romance? This book has it all.
I'd definitely recommend this book. It was simply fantastic.
Audiobook Review (read by Ariana Delawari):
Ariana Delawari did a great job bringing the emotion to the book and making each scene exciting. However, occasionally the dramatic tone got a little out of hand, especially in the beginning. She would describe Shahrzad laying in bed with a tone of such intensity that it got a bit ridiculous. That being said, once the plot got going, the audiobook was amazing, as well as the book. Delawari brought a lot of life to the telling of this story.
I wouldn't reread it just to listen to the audiobook version, but if you're already planning on listening to The Wrath and the Dawn, go ahead. It's a good version.
Happy Reading!
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Red Queen
The Young Elites
Follow my reviews:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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