Mirage A Novel
Mirage A Novel by Somaiya Daud is a reprint edition published by Flatiron Books on July 7, 2020. This young adult fantasy novel follows eighteen-year-old Amani, a dreamer living under the oppressive rule of the Vathek empire. When she is unexpectedly kidnapped and taken to the royal palace, Amani discovers she bears a striking resemblance to the despised half-Vathek Princess Maram. Forced to assume the role of a body double, Amani navigates the complexities of palace life while grappling with her own identity and the dangers that come with her new position.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of rebellion, identity, and the harsh realities of life under a tyrannical regime. As Amani adapts to her role, she encounters the beauty of the royal court and develops a connection with the princess’s fiancé, Idris. However, the allure of her surroundings is overshadowed by the constant threat of violence and the need to maintain her façade. Mirage delves into social themes such as prejudice and racism, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the struggles faced by those living in a divided world. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English.
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“Somaiya Daud’s debut novel is a YA marvel that will shock breath into your lungs. If you loved The Wrath and the Dawn and Children of Blood and Bone, Mirage will captivate you.” —The Christian Science Monitor
Princess. Rebel. Spy.
In a world dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated home.
But when adventure comes for Amani, it is not what she expects: she is kidnapped by the regime and taken in secret to the royal palace, where she discovers that she is nearly identical to the cruel half-Vathek Princess Maram. The princess is so hated by her conquered people that she requires a body double, someone to appear in public as Maram, ready to die in her place.
As Amani is forced into her new role, she can’t help but enjoy the palace’s beauty—and her time with the princess’ fiancé, Idris. But the glitter of the royal court belies a world of violence and fear. If Amani ever wishes to see her family again, she must play the princess to perfection…because one wrong move could lead to her death.
“A beautiful and necessary meditation on finding strength in one’s culture.” —Entertainment Weekly, Top Pick of the Month
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