Spice Road: the absolutely explosive epic YA fantasy romance set in an Arabian-inspired land

· Hachette UK
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'An enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters' AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO
'A gripping fantasy adventure that YA readers are going to love!' LYNETTE NONI
'Soul-stirring' LONDON SHAH

Control the spice. Control the kingdom.

The first in an epic fantasy series for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal and Elizabeth Lim, set in an Arabian-inspired land.

In the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. With her affinity for iron, seventeen-year-old Imani can wield a dagger like no other - and for that she has gained a reputation as the next greatest Shield, battling djinn, ghouls, and the other monsters spreading across the sands.

But ever since her brother was discovered stealing their nation's coveted spice - a tell-tale sign of magical obsession - and disappeared into the deadly Forbidden Wastes, Imani's reputation has been in tatters. Despite Atheer's betrayal, there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't grieve him.

Then Imani discovers signs her brother may be alive, and spreading their nation's magic to outsiders. Desperate to find him - and to protect him - she joins the mission sent to hunt him down. Accompanied by Taha, a powerful beastseer, who enthrals and enrages her in equal measure, Imani soon discovers that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes - and in her own heart.

Caught between her duty to her nation, and her love for her brother, Imani must decide where her loyalties lie . . . before it is too late.

TROPES
Strong FMC 💪
Love vs Duty ❤️⚖️
Betrayals 🗡️
Enemies to lovers ⚔️💓

READERS LOVE SPICE ROAD
'Hooked right from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I genuinely couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Absolutely beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I FREAKING LOVED THIS BOOK!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Ibrahim weaves a masterful tale of family and adventure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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About the author

Born and raised in sunny Sydney, Australia, Maiya Ibrahim graduated with a Bachelor of Laws but prefers working with the laws of magic systems instead. When she's not writing or reading fantasy and science fiction, she can be found playing RPGs, adding new plants to her garden, or enjoying Middle Eastern sweets with her family. SPICE ROAD is her debut novel.

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