Chelsea Abdullah
Kuwaiti-American writer
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Chelsea Abdullah is a Kuwaiti-American writer. She is the author of the fantastical Sandsea Trilogy.
Chelsea Abdullah | |
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Abdullah at the 2022 National Book festival | |
| Occupation | writer |
| Nationality | Kuwaiti-American |
| Education | Masters Degree |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University University of Colorado Boulder |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Early life and education
Abdullah was born and raised in Kuwait. She earned an MA in English from Duquesne University.[1] She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder.[2]
Career
In 2022, Abdullah published her debut novel, the first of an intended trilogy.[3] Titled The Stardust Thief, it's a story that takes place in a One Thousand and One Nights-inspired fantasy world where jinn are persecuted and hunted for their healing blood, and their enchanted relics are coveted.[3][4] Publishers Weekly praised Abdullah's "lush descriptions [that] bring the setting to life" and her ability to create a "sense of mystery and enchantment".[3] The New Arab applauded her inclusion of traditional Emirati folk tales and said she "beautifully [weaves] stories within stories, tales within tales."[4]
The third installment of the trilogy is yet to be published.
Bibliography
The Sandsea Trilogy
- The Stardust Thief, Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2022. ISBN 9780356517445[5][6][3]
- The Ashfire King, Little, Brown Book Group Limited, 2025. ISBN 9780356517469[7]