The Rose and the Dagger

In 'The Rose and the Dagger,' the sequel to 'The Wrath and the Dawn,' Renee Ahdieh continues the story of Shahrzad al-Khayzuran, a clever and determined young woman, and her tumultuous relationship with Khalid, the cursed Caliph of Khorasan. After uncovering the truth behind the curse that forces Khalid to take a new bride each day only to have her executed the following morning, Shahrzad is determined to break the curse and bring peace to the kingdom. Facing a growing rebellion, political intrigue, and powerful magic, Shahrzad must learn to harness her own developing abilities, navigate the treacherous court politics, and save the people she loves. Throughout the story, the love between Shahrzad and Khalid is tested by various challenges and adversaries, including Shahrzad's former sweetheart, Tariq, who leads the rebellion against Khalid. As Shahrzad fights to protect her people and the man she loves, she discovers that the solution to the curse involves sacrifices and choices more painful and complex than she had ever imagined.