A sweeping, Pakistani romantic fantasy reimagining of The Count of Monte Cristo, where one girl seeks revenge against those who betrayed her—including the boy she used to love.
Three hundred and sixty-four days.
Framed for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down her days in prison until she can exact revenge on Mazin, the boy responsible for her downfall, the boy she once loved—and still can't forget. When she discovers a fellow prisoner may have the key to exacting that vengeance—a stolen djinn treasure—they execute a daring escape together and search for the hidden treasure.
Armed with dark magic and a new identity, Dania enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family, even though Mazin stands in her way. But seeking revenge becomes a complicated game of cat and mouse, especially when an undeniable fire still burns between them, and the power to destroy her enemies has a price. As Dania falls deeper into her web of traps and lies, she risks losing her humanity to her fight for vengeance—and her heart to the only boy she's ever loved.
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- ISBN: 9781250366412
- File size: 342085 KB
- Duration: 11:52:40
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- English
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August 19, 2024
Revenge and romance go hand in hand in Varga’s Pakistani-inspired fantasy debut. Imprisoned for a murder she did not commit, Dania, a highly skilled swordswoman trained by her renowned swordsmith father, plots vengeance. A chance meeting with fellow prisoner Noor provides both girls with an opportunity to escape, and the discovery that Dania’s father was killed for defending her renews her desire for retribution. Armed with gold, a magically altered appearance, and dangerous magic from djinn-produced seeds, Dania returns to the city of Basral with Noor. There, she aims to exact her revenge on all who’d wronged her, including the power-hungry emperor, the corrupt head of the palace guard, the greedy sword merchant who conned her father, and the emperor’s ward Mazin, the lover who betrayed her. But even as she successfully cuts down her targets, Dania finds she can’t escape her lingering feelings for Mazin. Evocative prose is punctuated by sumptuous descriptions of Pakistani food, clothing, and weaponry, creating a memorable backdrop for Dania’s retaliatory schemes and sultry encounters with Mazin, which build to a satisfying, somewhat hastily resolved denouement. Ages 13–up. Agents: Laura Rennert and Paige Terlip, Andrea Brown Literary. -
Safiyya Ingar's passionate, energetic narration enhances this audiobook retelling of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, reimagined as a girl's quest for revenge. After nearly a year in prison for a crime she didn't commit, Dania is determined to escape and hold her ex-lover, Mazin, responsible for his betrayal. Her partner in this venture is Noor, a fellow prisoner with the ability to carry out powerful magic. Ingar commands the listener's attention with her consistent pace and complete commitment to Dania's wrath. Ingar shows remarkable versatility with her performance of Noor's softer, youthful tone and quiet intelligence, When Dania infiltrates Mazin's circle in disguise, Ingar injects palpable tension as Dania struggles to keep her old romantic feelings in check. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
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