The Spice Road Trilogy

In the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens affinities in those who drink the misra tea. With an affinity for iron, 17-year-old Imani wields a dagger like no other warrior, garnering her the reputation as the next greatest Shield for battling the dangerous djinn, ghouls and other monsters that lurk in the sands beyond city limits. Her reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother who tarnished the family name after he was discovered stealing their nation's coveted spice—a tell-tale sign of magical obsession. 

The first book in a sweeping fantasy series full of political intrigue, betrayal, and a complex heroine battling in an Arabian folklore-inspired land. "An enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters …a fantasy you don’t want to miss." —Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling...

In this action-packed sequel to Spice Road, an Arabian folklore-inspired desert fantasy series, a warrior must save her home from a deadly invasion. Imani is a magic-wielding warrior sworn to protect her land from the monsters that roam the desert. But an even worse enemy now threatens the Sahir...

Once, Imani swore to protect her home from the monsters roaming the desert. But now an even worse enemy threatens the Sahir, and as the Harrowlanders march south with their stolen magic, it is only a matter of time before the invasion begins. The only chance for survival is a dangerous alliance with Qayn, a djinni king. If Imani journeys with him on a quest beyond the sands to restore his lost powers, he will summon a supernatural army to save her people. Meanwhile, her rival, Taha, has been captured and is on a dangerous mission of his own.

The daring, world-bending conclusion to Spice Road, a sweeping Arabian folklore-inspired fantasy series from critically acclaimed author Maiya Ibrahim. New monsters have appeared after the collapse of the Spirit Lands, roaming the desert under a shattered sun and spreading across the Sahir...