The Daughters of Izdihar: A Feminist Fantasy Novel by Hadeer Elsbai
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Summary
A review and promotional description of "The Daughters of Izdihar" by Hadeer Elsbai, the first book in a feminist fantasy duology. The story follows two young women—Nehal, a waterweaver forced into an arranged marriage, and Giorgina, an earthweaver with uncontrollable powers—who become involved with a radical women's rights group called the Daughters of Izdihar. Set in a world inspired by modern Egyptian history, the novel weaves together themes of forbidden elemental magic, political struggle, women's rights, and an impending war against a neighboring nation that wants to eliminate weavers.
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· 3 pulledThe Daughters of Izdihar is a gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read.
A powerful fantasy novel filled with clever magic, intriguing politics, and compelling characters who forge
Hadeer Elsbai has set a wonderful story set in a beautifully imagined world, one I predict will have most readers on tenterhooks for the conclusion to this duology.
From debut author Hadeer Elsbai comes the first book in an incredibly powerful new duology, set wholly in a new world, but inspired by modern Egyptian history, about two young women—Nehal, a spoiled aristocr
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