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Empire of Sand opens in a vast empire built on the dreams of enslaved gods, where the Amrithi—nomads descended from desert spirits—are coveted and persecuted for the power in their blood. Mehr, the illegitimate daughter of an imperial governor and an exiled Amrithi mother, barely remembers her heritage but inherits her mother’s face and magic. When Mehr’s abilities attract the emperor’s most feared mystics, she must use every ounce of will, subtlety, and power to resist their cruel agenda. Failure could awaken the very gods the empire is built upon, seeking vengeance. The novel weaves action, adventure, romance, and coming‑of‑age themes in a lush, dazzling fantasy world reminiscent of City of Brass and The Wrath & the Dawn.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Tasha Suri
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