Intisar Khanani crafts fantasy novels that delve into complex moral dilemmas and questions of identity. Her stories explore the human condition and the consequences of our actions. Khanani avoids simple answers, instead drawing readers into thoughtful and emotionally resonant narratives. Her style is rich and evocative, creating immersive worlds and memorable characters.
An unjust imprisonment sets the stage for a thrilling adventure, where a rogue apprentice takes center stage. Together, they plot an epic jailbreak that promises to challenge their limits and test their resolve. As they navigate danger and deception, themes of loyalty, courage, and the quest for justice unfold, leading to an exhilarating journey filled with unexpected twists and turns.
I've been cursed, betrayed, and sold into slavery – but the truth I carry can't be allowed to die.Only Rae knows the extent of the corruption at the heart of the kingdom of Menaiya, from the noble lord who betrayed her, to the Circle of Mages whose wards protect the slavers from discovery. Injured and imprisoned on a slave ship, Rae’s options are quickly running out. When a desperate escape attempt goes terribly wrong, she finds herself indebted to a terrifying Fae sorceress.Now Rae will not rest until she has rescued her fellow prisoners and freed her land from the darkness that has taken hold. To succeed, she’ll need every ally she can find—including Bren, the thief who may have stolen her heart. But Bren is hiding his own bloody secrets, and the curses that encircle Rae have sunk their claws into her mind. With her debts coming due and time running short, all the truths in the world may not be enough to save her kingdom, or herself.
Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer - even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.
For Princess Alyrra, choice is a luxury she's never had... until she's betrayed.