Renée Ahdieh

#1 New York Times Bestseller. A sumptuous, epic love story inspired by A Thousand and One Nights.Every dawn brings horror to a different family in a land ruled by a killer. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, takes a new bride each night only to have her executed at sunrise. So it is a terrible surprise when sixteen-year-old Shahrzad volunteers to marry Khalid. But she does so with a clever plan to stay alive and exact revenge on the Caliph for the murder of her best friend and countless other girls. Shazi's wit and will get her through to the dawn that no others have seen, but with a catch ...she may be falling in love with a murderer.Shazi discovers that the villainous boy-king is not all that he seems and neither are the deaths of so many girls. It's up to her to uncover the reason for the murders and to break the cycle once and for all."So you would have me throw Shazi to the wolves?"Shazi? Honestly, I pity the wolves."

The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking New York Times bestseller THE WRATH AND THE DAWN.I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest, in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust.In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse-one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan.While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesn't yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love.Praise for The Wrath and the Dawn'A potent page-turner of intrigue and romance' Publishers Weekly'Don't be surprised if the pages melt away and you find yourself racing through warm, golden sands or drinking spiced wine in cool marble courtyards.This is an intoxicating gem of a story. You will fall in love, just as I did.' Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and The Young Elites

Mariko siempre ha sabido que, como hija de un importante samurái, su único propósito en la vida era casarse. Aunque su astucia rivalice con la de su hermano y, como a menudo le recuerdan, su físico no sea muy femenino.En cuanto cumple diecisiete años, su familia la envia al palacio imperial para que conozca a su prometido. No obstante, la reunion no llega a producirse debido a un inesperado obstaculo: en el viaje, un clan de mercenarios ataca la comitiva y ella es la unica superviviente.Disfrazada de joven campesino, Mariko se infiltra entre sus atacantes para averiguar quien ordeno su asesinato. Pero lo que descubre junto a sus peligrosos compañeros va mucho mas alla de lo que esperaba.

«Existe bajo el agua.Muévete despacio».En una tierra desértica, cada nuevo amanecer cubre los secretos que se ocultan entre las dunas. Día tras día, una joven protege los suyos a costa de la lealtad

Vampires are back, and theyre more seductive than everBustle, on The BeautifulThe much-anticipated third entry in New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdiehs sumptuous and thrilling series, The Beautiful. Odette is facing the final death. The Court of the Lions have done everything they can to save her but have failed. A healer from the Sylvan Vale could help her, but only Arjun Desai, as a half fey, can cross the boundary between realms. Arjun despises the Sylvan Vale, and in return, it despises him. But knowing it could save Odette, he returns, leaving the mirrored tare between the two worlds open and setting the stage for both love and war. Its mere days until Pippa Montrose is to wed Phoebus Devereux and become a member of his well-heeled family, offering salvation to her own. But Celine is missing. Pippa has no idea where her best friend has gone, but shes certain its in the company of Sebastien Saint Germain and that Arjun can lead her to them. With the help of Eloise, the daughter of a powerful sorceress, Pippa discovers Arjuns gateway and slips through in search of her friend. But what she discovers on the other side is a dangerous, duplicitous world full of mischief and magic she doesnt understand . . .New York Times bestselling author Renee Ahdieh returns to enthrall readers with the third book in her seductive, atmospheric fantasy quartet.

Cien vidas por la que tomasteis. Una vida por cada amanecer.En una tierra regida por un monstruoso califa, cada nuevo amanecer rompe el corazón de una familia. Día tras día, el rey contrae matrimonio con una joven que al alba es ejecutada.Si fallais una sola vez, os arrebatare vuestros sueños, os arrebatare vuestra ciudad.Y os arrebatare estas vidas multiplicadas por mil.Por eso es un misterio cuando una desconocida se presenta voluntaria para casarse con el.Esa misma noche, ella le cuenta una historia.Yo no estoy aqui para luchar. Estoy aqui para ganar.Y por primera vez, la aurora no llega teñida de rojo.Os juro que vivire para ver todos los atardeceres posibles.Y que os matare.Con mis propias manos.

Existe bajo el agua.Muévete despacio.En una tierra desértica, cada nuevo amanecer cubre los secretos que se ocultan entre las dunas. Día tras día, una joven protege los suyos a costa de la lealtad de quienes confiaban en ella.Cuenta historias.Miente.No muy lejos de alli, un rey reconstruye lo irreparable y un chico recurre a la magia para desentrañar el enigma de un viejo castigo.Pero hay verdades que es arriesgado desvelar.Algunas estan mas seguras tras un candado y una llave...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a Flame in the Mist short story set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan where Mulan meets Throne of Glass.A young girl yearning for freedom. Yumi has always felt trapped, protected within the confines of her privileged life. But when she learns of the battle that engulfs her brother and the Black Clan, and the sacrifices made, she can no longer tolerate being a sheltered bird, protected in the Hanamis gilded cage. As she prepares for the emperors funeral procession, Yumi resolves to assert her own decisions and strike against those who hold power over her. She is no longer willing to play her role in a society that expects her to be nothing more than a mere messenger.

Set in the same lush world as The Wrath & The Dawn, comes a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the destructive power of choice.The city of Rey is burning. With smoke billowing, fires blazing, and people fleeing, Khalid races back to defend his city and protect his queen. But Khalid is met with devastation, nothing left but a maze of destruction and his beloved Shahrzad missing. As he unravels the mystery behind the fire, Khalid suspects a familiar enemy behind it all.After all, Khalids worst fear may have already manifestedthe price of choosing love over the people of Rey all too evident.

The short story bridges the gap between Flame in the Mist and Smoke in the Sun, diving into the life of kami as he faces the consequences of his choices.Captured and shackled, kami finds himself on the brink of execution, reflecting on his past, lineage, and the pivotal loss of his father which has shaped his life. However, within the confines of his imprisonment, he finds solace in cherished memories and a steely resolve to protect those he loves. For he will surely be killed when he arrives in the Imperial City. But kami decides if his life is the cost of love, it may not be too high a price after all.

The stunning conclusion to the instant New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful.The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid. Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate. But when Celines rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.Praise for The Beautiful SeriesI loved this book . . . A clear win Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded WolvesDarkly deliciousBuzzfeedNail-biting and swoony and satisfying and tense ALL AT THE SAME TIME Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the AshesIts true: Vampires are back, and theyre more seductive than everBustle

New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with the second installment of her new sumptuous, sultry and romantic series, The Beautiful.Captivating . . . Ahdiehs darkest and most compelling novel yetCultress on The BeautifulFollowing the events of The Beautiful, Sebastien Saint Germain is now cursed and forever changed. The treaty between the Fallen and the Brotherhood has been broken, and war between the immortals seems imminent. The price of loving Celine was costly.But Celine has also paid a high price for loving Bastien. Still recovering from injuries sustained during a night she cant quite remember, her dreams are troubled. And she doesnt know she has inadvertently set into motion a chain of events that could lead to her demise and unveil a truth about herself shes not quite ready to learn.Forces hiding in the shadows have been patiently waiting for this moment for centuries. And just as Bastien and Celine begin to uncover the danger around them, they learn their love could tear them apart.The Damned, the latest installment in The Beautiful series, is just as decadent, thrilling, and mysterious as the last.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new fantasy romance series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight.ONE OF A KIND SABAA TAHIRIn 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, its also a safe haven after shes forced to flee her life in Paris. Quickly enraptured by the vibrant city, from its music to its extravagant soirees and even its danger, she soon becomes embroiled in the citys glitzy underworld, and particularly the group known as La Cour des Lions. But when a body is found in their lair, Celine is forced to battle her attraction for the groups enigmatic leader, Sebastien Saint Germain, and suspicions about his guilt, along with her own secrets. As more bodies are discovered, New Orleans becomes gripped by the terror of a serial killer on the loose - one who seems to have Celine in his sights. But when she finally takes matters into her own hands, she finds herself caught in the midst of an age-old feud between the darkest creatures of the night, where the price of forbidden love is her life.READERS LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL:Beautiful, Dangerous, Brutal & Alluring - Everything That A Vampire Story Should Be The best book Ive read all year! It has everything you could want in a story where you cant stop turning the page! Soft, rich and delicious I find it [Renee Ahdiehs writing] so addictive

Mariko siempre ha sabido que, como hija de un importante samurái, su único propósito en la vida era casarse. Aunque su astucia rivalice con la de su hermano y, como a menudo le recuerdan, su físico no sea muy femenino.En cuanto cumple diecisiete años, su familia la envia al palacio imperial para que conozca a su prometido. No obstante, la reunion no llega a producirse debido a un inesperado obstaculo: en el viaje, un clan de mercenarios ataca la comitiva y ella es la unica superviviente.Disfrazada de joven campesino, Mariko se infiltra entre sus atacantes para averiguar quien ordeno su asesinato. Pero lo que descubre junto a sus peligrosos compañeros va mucho mas alla de lo que esperaba.Una detallada novela fantastica ambientada en el Japon feudal (). Ahdieh tiene una habilidad inmensa para crear escenarios coloridos llenos de personajes con trasfondos muy bien desarrollados. Publishers Weekly. Sin duda, esta historia cautivara a los lectores. Kirkus. Con La llama en la niebla, Renee Ahdieh nos presenta una novela vibrante y llena de accion (), ambientada en un mundo lleno de encanto y sensualidad, hipnotico y muy real. USA Today. El romance, la accion y la magia se entrelazan en esta fascinante novela. Deseret News. La historia esta llena de intrigas palaciegas, disfraces, magia y la busqueda ...

The highly anticipated sequel to Flame in the Mist - an addictive, sumptuous finale that will leave readers breathless from the bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn After Okami is captured in the Jukai forest, Mariko has no choice - to rescue him, she must return to Inako and face the dangers that have been waiting for her in the Heian Castle. She tricks her brother, Kenshin, and betrothed, Raiden, into thinking she was being held by the Black Clan against her will, playing the part of the dutiful bride-to-be to infiltrate the emperors ranks and uncover the truth behind the betrayal that almost left her dead. With the wedding plans already underway, Mariko pretends to be consumed with her upcoming nuptials, all the while using her royal standing to peel back the layers of lies and deception surrounding the imperial court. But each secret she unfurls gives way to the next, ensnaring Mariko and Okami in a political scheme that threatens their honor, their love and very the safety of the empire.

The much anticipated sequel to the breathtaking New York Times bestseller THE WRATH AND THE DAWN.I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest, in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust.In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse-one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalids empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. But she refuses to be a pawn and devises a plan.While her father, Jahandar, continues to play with magical forces he doesnt yet understand, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love.Praise for The Wrath and the DawnA potent page-turner of intrigue and romance Publishers WeeklyDont be surprised if the pages melt away and you find yourself racing through warm, golden sands or drinking spiced wine in cool marble courtyards. This is an intoxicating gem of a story. You will fall in love, just as I did. Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series and The Young Elites

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan.This story . . . will undoubtedly enthrall readers. - KirkusMariko has always known that being a woman means shes not in control of her own fate. But Mariko is the daughter of a prominent samurai and a cunning alchemist in her own right, and she refuses to be ignored. When she is ambushed by a group of bandits known as the Black Clan enroute to a political marriage to Minamoto Raiden - the emperors son - Mariko realises she has two choices: she can wait to be rescued... or she can take matters into her own hands, hunt down the clan and find the person who wants her dead.Disguising herself as a peasant boy, Mariko infiltrates the Black Clans hideout and befriends their leader, the rebel ronin Ranmaru, and his second-in-command, Okami. Ranmaru and Okami warm to Mariko, impressed by her intellect and ingenuity. But as Mariko gets closer to the Black Clan, she uncovers a dark history of secrets that will force her to question everything shes ever known.

I cant remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book! Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of *Everything, EverythingIts giving Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians vibes, and Im absolutely obsessed with it! The Bookish NewsletterSuccession meets K-dramaRed MagazineAs the daughter of Korean bodega owners, Jia Song promised herself that she would have every luxury when she grew up. Now shes made junior partner at her prestigious law firm, and its all finally within reach. So when her boss asks her to sit in on the hush-hush family implosion of a client, she accepts without hesitation only to find out that it is one of the most famous Korean families in the world.The Parks and their mega successful Korean beauty brand are worth a billion dollars. But the father is filing for divorce while his wife is dying, and the children cant stop fighting. With both the family fortune and their legacy under threat from the worst kind of scandal, its up to Jia to set things right and she only has a month to do it.As Jia chases the truth across the globe, she finds herself falling for this broken family, though its clear theyre hiding dark secrets. Can she find the truth in time to protect their fortune and secure her success at the firm? And can she hold on to whats most important, even if it means admitting that what shes always wanted isnt what she actually needs?

In this richly woven young adult fantasy short story, a brave young woman enters a deadly marriage that promises to challenge the bounds of love, hate, and sacrifice. Seventy-one days and seventy-one nights had come and gone since Khalid began killing his brides. This dawn, Khalid would mark the loss of the seventy-second girl, Shahrzad al-Khayzuran.Khalid didnt know how many more of these dawns he could take. And there was something about this latest girl that piqued his interest. Not only had she volunteered to marry him, but at their wedding ceremony, she had seemed not the least bit afraid. In fact, what he had seen in her eyes was nothing short of pure hatred. She was about to lose her life. Why wasnt she afraid? Why did she hate him so? He had never before gone to his wifes chambers before her death at dawn. Tonight would be different.

One of TIME magazines 100 Best Fantasy Books of All TimeA #1 New York Times bestseller and a sumptuous, epic tale inspired by A Thousand and One Nights.A riveting Game of Thrones meets Arabian Nights love storyUS WeeklyEvery dawn brings horror to a different family in a land ruled by a killer. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, takes a new bride each night only to have her executed at sunrise. So it is a terrible surprise when sixteen-year-old Shahrzad volunteers to marry Khalid. But she does so with a clever plan to stay alive and exact revenge on the Caliph for the murder of her best friend and countless other girls. Shazis wit and will get her through to the dawn that no others have seen, but with a catch . . . she may be falling in love with a murderer.Shazi discovers that the villainous boy-king is not all that he seems and neither are the deaths of so many girls. Its up to her to uncover the reason for the murders and to break the cycle once and for all."So you would have me throw Shazi to the wolves?""Shazi? Honestly, I pity the wolves."