{"product_id":"spice-road","title":"Spice Road","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first book in a sweeping fantasy series full of political intrigue, betrayal, and a complex heroine battling in an Arabian folklore-inspired land. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters ...a fantasy you don't want to miss.\" --Amélie Wen Zhao, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Scorpion and the Night Blossom\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With vivid world-building and epic action scenes, \u003ci\u003eSpice Road\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping fantasy adventure that YA readers are going to love!\" --Lynette Noni, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eShadow Reaper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the hidden desert city of Qalia, there is secret spice magic that awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. Sixteen-year-old Imani has the affinity for iron and is able to wield a dagger like no other warrior. She has garnered the reputation as being the next great Shield for battling djinn, ghouls, and other monsters spreading across the sands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother, who tarnished the family name after it was revealed that he was stealing his nation's coveted spice--a telltale sign of magical obsession. Soon after that, he disappeared, believed to have died beyond the Forbidden Wastes. Despite her brother's betrayal, there isn't a day that goes by when Imani doesn't grieve him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Imani discovers signs that her brother may be alive and spreading the nation's magic to outsiders, she makes a deal with the Council that she will find him and bring him back to Qalia, where he will face punishment. Accompanied by other Shields, including Taha, a powerful beastseer who can control the minds of falcons, she sets out on her mission. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImani will soon find that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes--and in her own heart--but will she find her brother? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An epic, sand-swept adventure.\" ―Ayana Gray, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBeasts of Prey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eRead the Spice Road series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPICE ROAD - SERPENT SEA - SPIRIT LANDS\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ember","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037416304829,"sku":"BS-TC0-126998","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780593126998-HD.jpg?v=1786959827","url":"https:\/\/boundigo.com\/products\/spice-road","provider":"Boundigo Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}