—Melissa Caruso
“Empire of Sand draws you into an intricately realized world of blood and secrets. An arresting and magical history told through the eyes of an indomitable heroine. I cannot ask for more.”
—Jeannette Ng
“An oasis of a story that you fall into, headfirst. A mesmerizing tale full of magic and mystery.”
—Sayantani DasGupta
“A powerful story of empire, magic, and resistance, told with an intimate poignancy and emotional resonance.”
—Rowenna Miller
1. A single family’s tombs.
2. A tree similar to a cherry.
3. Carrion-eating birds with bright plumage, often kept as garbage-eating pets.
4. A handheld firework.
5. Khir. Affectionate. Elder brother.
6. A small, slightly acrid fruit.
7. A native, very hardy Khir plant with seven petals on its small highly fragrant flowers; the root is used for blue dye.