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    The Theft of Sunlight
    The Theft of Sunlight
    The Theft of Sunlight
    Audiobook13 hours

    The Theft of Sunlight

    Written by Intisar Khanani

    Narrated by Shiromi Arserio

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    About this audiobook

    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 nothing—and no one—can be trusted.

    I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.

    Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even 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 recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s 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, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.

    Praise for Intisar Khanani’s 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 Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition."" —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

    Editor's Note

    Smash-hit followup…

    Intisar Khanani has gone from self-published darling to traditionally published YA smash-hit. “The Theft of Sunlight” is set in the same world as Khanani’s beloved “Thorn,” a retelling of “The Goose Girl,” but follows a new main character, Amraeya. Rae (as she’s known by her friends) is increasingly concerned about the number of children being snatched and disappearing in Menaiya. When Rae takes her concerns to court, Princess Alyrra enlists Rae’s help. It’s wonderful to see Rae take on this important task and work through her physical disability.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMar 23, 2021
    ISBN9780063061453
    Author

    Intisar Khanani

    Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveler. Born in Wisconsin, she has lived in five different states as well as in Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. She first remembers seeing snow on a wintry street in Zurich, Switzerland, and vaguely recollects having breakfast with the orangutans at the Singapore Zoo when she was five. She currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two young daughters. Intisar is also the author of Thorn. To find out what she is working on next and connect with her online, visit www.booksbyintisar.com.

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    • 5/5
      I could not stop listening! I can't wait for the next book of Intisar Khanani!
    • 5/5
      Amazing series, masterfully crafted and beautifully read. Thank you! Absolute gem.
    • 5/5
      Like the first, it was impossible to put down! Perfectly paced. Palace intrigue, the complicated motives and depth of characters is what stuck me about the first novel. This one certainly carries that forward.
    • 5/5
      Great sequel to Thorn. Rich world building, fast paced and beautiful writing style.
    • 5/5
      I read "Thorn" last year and really loved it. So I was excited to get to the sequel and I loved it just as much. It's main character is different but the princess is a side character & it was interesting to see her through other eyes. The only complaints I have are that it was only towards the end that I realised the story was not completing here (but luckily the 3rd is out this July 2022) and it was pretty obvious to me who the "bad guy" was as soon as they appeared. But tbh that doesn't matter to the story.