Twelve Kings in Sharakhai by Bradley P. Beaulieu

Twelve Kings in Sharakhai (Song of Shattered Sands, #1)

by Bradley P. Beaulieu

Sharakhai, the great city of the desert, center of commerce and culture, has been ruled from time immemorial by twelve kings—cruel, ruthless, powerful, and immortal. With their army of Silver Spears, their elite company of Blade Maidens, and their holy defenders, the terrifying asirim, the Kings uphold their positions as undisputed, invincible lords of the desert. There is no hope of freedom for any under their rule.

Or so it seems, until Çeda, a brave young woman from the west end slums, defies the Kings’ laws by going outside on the holy night of Beht Zha’ir. What she learns that night sets her on a path that winds through both the terrible truths of the Kings’ mysterious history and the hidden riddles of her own heritage. Together, these secrets could finally break the iron grip of the Kings’ power…if the nigh-omnipotent Kings don’t find her first.

Reviewed by ross91 on

4 of 5 stars

Share
A great first book in a series.
I don't usually like fantasy books that take place in the desert, but this one kept me interested from the very beginning.
If you like kickass female characters, a story full of good riddles, strange creatures and cool tattoos this book is for you!
And now I have to find the time to read the sequel.

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • Started reading
  • 15 August, 2021: Finished reading
  • 15 August, 2021: Reviewed
  • Started reading
  • Finished reading
  • 15 August, 2021: Reviewed