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Rebel of the Sands

The must-read New York Times-bestselling fantasy series
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Rebel of the Sands is a thrilling adventure set in a mythical desert world. Amani, a spirited gunslinger, yearns to escape her dead-end town for a better life. When she encounters Jin, a mysterious foreigner, they embark on an exhilarating journey filled with magic, rebellion, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to fast-paced adventures set in a magical desert landscape where an enigmatic heroine must harness her powers. It may appeal to those who appreciate a blend of folklore, romance, and rebellion against a backdrop of both thrilling action and rich mythology.

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Rebel of the Sands

The first in a trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic and an electrifying love story.

The first in a trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic and an electrifying love story.

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This phenomenal novel is the first in a trilogy packed with shooting contests, train robberies, festivals under the stars, powerful Djinni magic, and an electrifying love story.

Tell me that and we'll go. Right now. Save ourselves and leave this place to burn. Tell me that's how you want your story to go and we'll write it straight across the sand.

Dustwalk is Amani's home. The desert sand is in her bones. But she wants to escape. More than a want. A need.

Then a foreigner with no name turns up to save her life, and with him the chance to run. But to where? The desert plains are full of danger. Sand and blood are swirling, and the Sultan's enemies are on the rise.

Series: Rebel of the Sands Trilogy

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Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton is praised for its captivating blend of fantasy and adventure, set in a vividly imagined desert landscape. Reviewers highlight the strong character development, particularly the fierce and compelling protagonist, which adds depth to the narrative. The book is celebrated for its fast-paced action and a unique mix of mythology and Western elements, making it a thrilling read for young adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571325252

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Alwyn Hamilton was born in Toronto and spent her early years bouncing between Europe and Canada until her parents settled in France. She left France for Cambridge University to study History of Art at King's College, focusing in on painting in the French Revolution. She then moved to London where she now lives and put her degree to use working for an auction house. REBEL OF THE SANDS is her first novel.

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