Karuna Riazi creëert verhalen gericht op veerkrachtige jonge vrouwen die hun eigen pad naar het lot banen. Haar schrijfstijl balanceert vakkundig tussen scherpe intrige en de geruststellende zoetheid van een bevredigende conclusie, vergelijkbaar met haar favoriete citroenrepen. Geïnspireerd door haar familie en haar inzet voor diversiteit, onderzoekt Riazi thema's als vastberadenheid en zelfontdekking. Haar verhalen beloven lezers meeslepende reizen vol zowel pit als troost.
Sabrena embarks on an adventure to discover her own identity, challenged by her father's tales of their lineage from the legendary sailor Sinbad. As the sea beckons her to explore a new world, she must navigate her journey and assert her own narrative. This reimagining of classic characters from One Thousand and One Nights offers a fresh perspective, appealing to readers who enjoyed The Last Mapmaker and Mañanaland.
The game begins again in this gripping follow-up to The Gauntlet that's a futuristic Middle Eastern Zathura meets Ready Player One!
Karuna Riazi's storytelling captivates with its emotional depth and lyrical prose, promising to resonate with readers. The narrative explores themes of connection and the human experience, inviting readers to engage with its heartfelt moments. Riazi's unique voice and ability to convey profound feelings make this a memorable read that lingers in the heart.
When twelve-year-old Farah and her two best friends get sucked into a mechanical board game called The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand, a puzzle game akin to a large Rubik's cube, they know it is up to them to defeat the game's diabolical architect in order to save themselves and those who are trapped inside, including her baby brother Ahmed.