A <b>stunning and enthralling debut</b>, <i>Empire of Sand</i> thoroughly swept me away
- S. A. Chakraborty, author of CITY OF BRASS,
A <b>darkly intricate, devastating, and utterly original</b> story about the ways we are bound by those we love
- R. F. Kuang, author of THE POPPY WAR,
A beautiful story in a stunning, magical world. <b>An enthralling debut</b>
- Claire North,
<b>Dark secrets lurk at an empire's heart</b> in this complex, affecting epic fantasy . . . <b>A worthy addition to any epic fantasy fan's bookshelf</b>
- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review),
<i>Empire of Sand </i>draws you into an intricately realized world of blood and secrets. An arresting and magical history told through the eyes of an indomitable heroine. <b>I cannot ask for more.</b>
- Jeannette Ng,
<b>The best fantasy novel I have read this year.</b> I loved it!
- Miles Cameron,
The desert setting, complex characters, and epic mythology <b>will captivate readers</b>
- BOOKLIST (starred review),
<i>Empire of Sand</i> is <b>a lovely dark dream full of wrenching choices and bittersweet triumph</b>. This <b>gorgeous, magic-woven story</b> and its determined heroine spin hope from hopelessness, power from powerlessness, and love from desolation
- Melissa Caruso,
<b>This is the future of fantasy</b>: rich, complex, unflinching. <i>Empire of Sand </i>is <b>a stunning achievement</b>
- Mark Oshiro,
<i>Empire of Sand</i> is <b>astounding.</b> The desert setting captured my imagination, the magic bound me up, and the <b>epic</b> story set my heart free
- Fran Wilde,
<b>Riveting and wonderful!</b> A fascinating desert world, a compelling heroine, and a richly satisfying conclusion. <i>Empire of Sand</i> will sweep you away!
- Sarah Beth Durst,
An oasis of a story that you fall into, head-first. <b>A mesmerising tale full of magic and mystery</b>
- Sayantani DasGupta,
Genuine, painful, and <b>beautiful</b>. A very strong start for a new voice
- KIRKUS (starred review),
<b>A powerful story of empire, magic, and resistance</b>, told with an intimate poignancy and emotional resonance
- Rowenna Miller,
I was hooked from the moment I began Tasha Suri's gorgeous debut novel, <i>Empire of sand</i>. Suri has created a rich world full of <b>beautiful and powerful </b>magic, <b>utterly compelling </b>characters, high stakes and immersive prose. I absolutely loved it!
- Kat Howard,