Dust in the Desert: A Flipped Fairy Tale (Flipped Fairy Tales Book 4) by Starla Huchton
A Fantasy/Fairy Tale Adaptation published through Amazon Digital Services LLC (05/16/16)
Summary:
“A single grain of sand can shift the course of a dune, which changes the entire desert.” (Kindle Locations 192-193).
Alida was a simple thief. Istara was a dying city. The Sultana would not give up her power, would not go wanting, would not save her own kingdom. What can Alida, a single grain of sand, do to save Istara?
Keywords:
Desert, Dust, Kingdom, Sultana, Power Hungry, Thief, Deceit, Lies, Wit, Dying Empire, Magic Lamp, Djinn, Wishes, Humbleness, Love, Kindness, Falling in Love, Sympathy
My Review:
I absolutely loved Alida! She is the exact princess I always imagined myself to be as a little girl. She is so well spoken and clever, exactly how I want a princess to be. This book is exactly what teenagers should be reading! There is so much to take away from Alida in her actions, her reserved temperament, and her ability keep a level head. She is a great role model.
The dialogue between Alida and the prince Shahzadeh Sameer is amazing. It is so mature, eloquent and realistic for their world and their situations. I was captivated every time Alida spoke.
Tension is held constant throughout this book and it contained solid and compelling storytelling.
This novel was published through Amazon Digital Services LLC May 16th, 2016 and is available on Amazon here.
TL;DR Star Rating:5.00
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