The Daughters of Izdihar

A powerful feminist fantasy set in an Egyptian inspired world, for fans of The Jasmine Throne and The Once and Future Witches ´A gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read´ Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne Trapped in an arranged marriage to a man she does not love, Nehal dreams of attending the Weaving Academy. There, she can take control of her powers, bending any water to her will, and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield with the first all-female military regiment. Her husband, indifferent and secretive, is in love with another woman, a poor bookseller named Giorgina. Giorgina has her own secret. She is an earthweaver with dangerously uncontrollable powers. Her only solace comes from meetings with the Daughters of Izdihar, a women´s rights group fighting for freedom. They come from very different means, yet Nehal and Giorgina have more in common than they think. Enticed by the group´s enigmatic leader Malak Mamdouh, the two women are drawn into a web of politics, violence and threats of war as they find themselves fighting to earn - and keep - a lasting freedom. A powerful feminist fantasy set in an Egyptian-inspired world, with breathtaking elemental magic and sapphic romance, perfect for fans of The Jasmine Throne and The Once and Future Witches.