Rebel of the Sands
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Viking Books (US)
 First edition | |
| Author | Alwyn Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Traitor to the Throne; Hero at the Fall |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber Viking Books (US) |
Publication date | February 4, 2016 March 8, 2016 (US) |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 314 |
| ISBN | 978-0-451-47753-8 |
| Followed by | Traitor to the Throne |
Rebel of the Sands is a 2016 young adult novel written by Alwyn Hamilton. Rebel of the Sands is Hamilton's debut novel.[1] This is the first book of the trilogy.
Sixteen-year-old gunslinger and sharpshooter Amani Al'Hiza has the elemental power to control the sands of the desert. An orphan, she itches to leave Dustwalk her dead end home town, the small town where she lives with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. Amani escapes in a Buraqi, to travel across the desert with Jin, a mysterious foreigner. They encounter many dangers along the journey as they defend themselves against mythical creatures such as the "Nightmares" and "Skinwalkers". Along the way, Amani found many secrets about herself, her mysterious foreigner and the Rebel Prince.
Reception
In a New York Times review, Jeff Giles wrote: "Rebel of the Sands is a winning bit of storytelling, as well as a homage to storytelling itself. It evokes such disparate influences ... that at times you wonder whether Hamilton can pull it all off. She can."[2] Linda Buckley-Archer of The Guardian called the book "a high-concept, and highly enjoyable, epic fantasy adventure for young adults."[3] A Publishers Weekly review remarked, "Hamilton successfully mingles romance with thrilling stakes, and hints at a welcome sequel."[4] A Kirkus review described the book as "romantic, thrilling, hilarious, and just plain great fun."[5]
