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.
In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse - one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. Refusing to be a pawn, Shahrzad tries to uncover powers that may lie dormant within her. With the help of a tattered old carpet and a tempestuous but sage young man, Shahrzad will attempt to break the curse and reunite with her one true love. - Publishers description