This series immerses readers in a world inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, blending political intrigue, forbidden romance, and dark magic. It follows a courageous young woman who volunteers to marry a tyrannical ruler known for executing his brides, intending to exact revenge. She survives each night by captivating him with captivating stories, only to uncover a complex truth about his reign. As she navigates a treacherous court, she must confront her growing feelings and uncover the secrets that hold the kingdom captive. This is a tale of resilience, love, and the power of stories against overwhelming darkness.
Eighteen-year-old, Caliph of Khorasan, Khalid, takes a new bride each night and has her executed at dawn. Sixteen-year-old Shazi discovers that the villainous boy-king is not all that he seems and neither are the deaths of so many girls. It's up to her to uncover the reason for the murders and to break the cycle once and for all.
"Unsure who to trust, Shahrzad takes matters into her own hands to try and break the curse and reunite with her one true love"--