Spice Road
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim is the first book in an epic fantasy series published by National Geographic Books on January 24, 2023. This 464-page novel is set in an Arabian-inspired land where secret spice magic plays a crucial role. The story follows sixteen-year-old Imani, who is raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands. When her brother’s betrayal becomes the country’s greatest threat, Imani embarks on a quest to find him, navigating the complexities of loyalty and family.
Readers will discover a richly woven narrative that explores themes of magic, adventure, and personal growth. In the hidden desert city of Qalia, Imani possesses a unique affinity for iron, allowing her to wield a dagger with exceptional skill. As she teams up with fellow Shields, including Taha, a beastseer with the ability to control falcons, Imani’s journey leads her beyond the Forbidden Wastes, where she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her brother and herself. This edition invites readers into a world filled with action and intrigue, making it a notable addition to the young adult fantasy genre.
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The first book in an epic fantasy series set in an Arabian-inspired land with secret spice magic. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, sixteen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother, whose betrayal is now the country’s greatest threat.
In the hidden desert city of Qalia, there is secret spice magic that awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. Sixteen-year-old Imani has the affinity for iron and is able to wield a dagger like no other warrior. She has garnered the reputation as being the next great Shield for battling djinn, ghouls, and other monsters spreading across the sands.
Her reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother, who tarnished the family name after it was revealed that he was stealing his nation’s coveted spice—a telltale sign of magical obsession. Soon after that, he disappeared, believed to have died beyond the Forbidden Wastes. Despite her brother’s betrayal, there isn’t a day that goes by when Imani doesn’t grieve him.
But when Imani discovers signs that her brother may be alive and spreading the nation’s magic to outsiders, she makes a deal with the Council that she will find him and bring him back to Qalia, where he will face punishment. Accompanied by other Shields, including Taha, a powerful beastseer who can control the minds of falcons, she sets out on her mission.
Imani will soon find that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes—and in her own heart—but will she find her brother?
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