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The Silver Kingdom

Brief Description
A lush South Asian romantasy story of warring kingdoms, forbidden love and a long-lost magical saviour, perfect for fans of We Hunt the Flame, Empire of Sand and Divine Rivals. ‘This swoony, sparkling romantasy stole my heart.’ — M.A. Kuzniar, author of Forest of Hearts ‘A... Read More
Format: Hardback
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An epic South Asian-inspired romantasy story of warring kingdoms, forbidden love and a long-lost magical saviour.

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A lush South Asian romantasy story of warring kingdoms, forbidden love and a long-lost magical saviour, perfect for fans of We Hunt the Flame, Empire of Sand and Divine Rivals.

‘This swoony, sparkling romantasy stole my heart.’ — M.A. Kuzniar, author of Forest of Hearts

‘A stunning, sweeping romantasy filled with electric chemistry, intrigue and witty banter that had me kicking my feet.’ — Sara Jafari, author of Heavensent & Hellbent

Rival Kingdoms. Forbidden Love. Ancient Magic.

Sparks fly when Prince Zayd, fresh from defending the borders of Dakaria, meets Princess Layla of Sawan, determined to run away from her cruel, power-hungry mother. But the young royals must marry to build alliances, not for love. As Layla and Zayd struggle between their hearts and their duties, a centuries-old prophecy is set into motion, calling upon a magical saviour to bring the mages out of exile.

When Layla discovers she has latent powers, ones she begins to fear and must keep hidden, and Zayd begins to secretly negotiate with the mages, the young royals' paths become irreversibly intertwined.

But the kingdoms are divided, still suffering from the fallout of colonial rule, and peace between them is fragile. Could Layla be the key to finally uniting the lands, or will forbidden love plunge the lands into a devastating war?

From Radiya Hafiza, a sparkling new voice in YA, comes a story featuring:

  • Slow burn forbidden romance
  • First-person dual POV
  • The chosen one

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398546257

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 3886.0mm

Height: 5944.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Radiya Hafiza is the acclaimed author of the Rumaysa duology and Aya and the Star Chaser. Her debut, Rumaysa, was the first Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month after lockdown in 2021 and has garnered critical acclaim. Her works focus on putting brown characters at the center of her stories. The Silver Kingdom is her debut young adult fantasy, exploring empires, history, and forbidden love. Radiya lives just outside of London with her family and works in communications.

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