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Land of Sand and Song by Joyce Chua
I’m a huge fan of Naadhira’s book reviews, and it’s such an honour to have her read and share a glowing review LAND OF SAND AND SONG! A thousand thanks, love!! ❤️
As for the sequel, fret not! I’m currently working on it and aiming to have the first draft done by January, so hooooopefully the book will be published before the end of 2022! 😉
Book Review #584
Title:Land of Sand and Song
Author:Joyce Chua
Publisher:Penguin Random House SEA
Genres: YA, Fantasy, Historical
Format:Paperback
Source:Times Reads
Publication Date:August 31, 2021
Pages: 264
My Rating: 4 STARS
SYNOPSIS
Legend has it that a magical spring lies dormant in the heart of the Khuzar desert. Said to be a gift from the gods, the spring holds the cure to all mortal woes.
As mercenaries from everywhere try in vain to find the mystical spring, 17-year-old Desert Rose is on the run after her chieftain father is overthrown and captured by rebel clans. Now out for revenge, she sets out alone to the Oasis Capital to assassinate the person instigating the rebellion: the corrupt Emperor Zhao, who will stop at nothing to possess the elixir of life from the spring.
To infiltrate the Imperial Guard, Desert Rose must pass a series…
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