If you love the Tales of 1,001 Nights (also known as The Arabian Nights), you must read the books of the Crescent Moons Kingdom, by Saladin Ahmed. So far, only the first book is out — but that means you don’t have to work hard to catch up. You just have to exercise patience waiting for the next one. This is epic fantasy with a medieval Middle East bent, rather than the medieval European bent that is so common — khalifs, ghuls, djenn, and the pleasures of cardamom tea.
The main character is the last real ghul hunter, more than ready to retire, called on “one last adventure.” His assistant is a holy warrior, who is often appalled at his teacher’s behavior and amazed that his prayers are listened to. Oh, there’s also a teenage girl who shape-shifts into a lion and who has been ostracized by her people. And a Robin Hood-esque character called the Falcon Prince.
Lots of fun, lots of excitement, and lots of danger!
This is a post for the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge. My theme is epic fantasy, and blog posts will cover authors, books, tropes, themes, or anything else I can think of to fill the alphabet. Check out some of the other bloggers participating or follow my blog by e-mail if you like what you’ve read.
That sounds like something I have to read. My list of TBR books is getting too long!
So you’re saying I should stop pointing out excellent books? 😉
I hope you enjoy it — it really is excellent.
Hi Erin
I’ve followed Saladin on Facebook, so it’s funny that I should hear about his book on an A to Z site. I will have to add it to my TBR list (which is also long, but that’s fine!). I’m following you now too. I also write YA scifi, and have a fascination for the genre. Stop by my blog if you like! (Catherine Stine’s Idea City)
I followed you back on Twitter.
I had heard of the book and followed Saladin on Twitter before it came out. Then last year, I got to hear him read from it at Worldcon, and it went straight to the top of my “When this comes out, read it” list.
I’ll be happy to stop by your blog! Thanks for coming by and commenting.
Another one for my TBR list!! Thanks for pointing it out. *opens wallet and watches moths fly out*
As much as I love supporting authors, I also frequent the library. For some reason, the family seems to feel food is more important than more books. 😉
Hope you enjoy it!