"A richly conjured, revenge-driven romantasy re-telling of The Count of Monte Cristo."
While YA romantasy is having a moment, Emily Varga's For She is Wrath debut will surely stand the test of time and maintain its place on shelves — and in readers’ hearts — for the long-haul.
An inventive gender-flipped Pakistani re-telling of The Count of Monte Cristo, it’s propelled by furious drama from the off, and never lets up as it tells a thrilling story of revenge, betrayal and relentlessly passionate love that shimmers with dark magic and devastating dilemmas.
As a result of being betrayed by someone she loved and trusted, Dania has been imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, and so seizes a chance to escape and exact revenge when a fellow prisoner makes a proposition that unleashes fresh power, a new identity and renewed momentum for retribution.
Twisting the enemies-to-lovers trope to tangled extremes, For She is Wrath is a feverish feast of YA fantasy.
Lovers-to-enemies as you've never seen it before, Emily Varga's YA romantasy debut For She is Wrath is the epic tale of a girl escaped from prison and hell-bent on revenge.Betrayed by her ex-lover and falsely imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down the days until she can exact her revenge —if only she didn’t have a life sentence to serve with no hope of release.
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Immerse yourself in Punjabi culture for this gender-reversed retelling of a classic tale of revenge and destructive love.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Punjabi retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo. The vivid descriptions of customs, food, and settings transported me to another world, immersing me in a rich cultural tapestry that added depth and vibrancy to the story.
The plot centers on Dania, a young woman unjustly imprisoned and tortured for a crime she didn’t commit. Betrayed by her first lover and three others, she harbors nothing but seething anger and a burning desire for vengeance. Her list of enemies is clear, and her resolve to destroy them fuels her every thought.
The story takes a dramatic turn when a young girl tunnels into Dania’s cell, bringing with her tales of hidden treasure and a source of magic capable of securing their revenge.... Read Full Review
Lovers-to-enemies as you've never seen it before, Emily Varga's YA romantasy debut For She is Wrath is the epic tale of a girl escaped from prison and hell-bent on revenge.Betrayed by her ex-lover and falsely imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down the days until she can exact her revenge —if only she didn’t have a life sentence to serve with no hope of release. But when a fellow prisoner lands in the middle of her cell with a proposition and the keys to a dangerous Jinn treasure, Dania takes the chance to escape and pursue her path of vengeance. Armed with all the power she could want and a brand-new identity, Dania enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed For She Is Wrath and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
For She Is Wrath features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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For She Is Wrath was written by Emily Varga and published by First Ink an imprint of Pan Macmillan
For She Is Wrath has 389 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.
