The theft of sunlight

Intisar Khanani

Book - 2021

When her friend's sister is the latest victim in the child-snatchings plaguing her region, Amraeya ni Ansarim makes the journey to the royal court despite the mental and physical pain her malformed foot causes her, because she dares hope the rulers will help. She finds unexpected allies in the city, from the foreign princess to a street thief, but as the mystery unravels, it's possible the answers she seeks could endanger the entire kingdom.

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Genres
Fantasy fiction
Published
New York, NY : HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers [2021]
Language
English
Main Author
Intisar Khanani (author, -)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
Sequel to: Thorn.
Physical Description
517 pages : map ; 22 cm
ISBN
9780062835741
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

From the magical world of Thorn (2020) comes a tale of political corruption and human trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Amraeya--Rae to intimates--lives in the small village of Sheltershorn on her family's horse farm. Born with a clubfoot and seen as a "cripple" in a society where disability is stigmatized, little is expected of whip-smart Rae, though she is a fierce protector of her family and friends, particularly her sister Niya, whose hidden magical talent makes her a recruitment target of the kingdom's Circle of Mages. When her best friend's younger sister is abducted by snatchers who steal away young children, Rae is at a loss of how to help. An opportunity arrives to visit family at court, and Rae takes it, knowing that she may be able to glean more information about the snatchers. Fortuitously, Rae becomes an attendant to Princess Alyrra, but the secrets they uncover are infinitely more dangerous, revealing sinister conspiracies that could completely destabilize the kingdom. Rae, who has internalized shame over being disabled and not conventionally beautiful, undergoes a journey of coming to appreciate her physical self. Khanani returns to Menaiya to expand the first volume's worldbuilding while maintaining a depth of political and magical intrigue, developing heart-wrenchingly emotional characters, and adding hints of romance. Menaiyans have black hair and brown skin; cultural references suggest similarities to South Asian cultures and Muslim-inspired practices. A beautifully written, fantastical page-turner. (Fantasy. 13-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.