The Wrath & the Dawn is a 2015 young adult novel by Renée Ahdieh. It is a reimagining of the Arabian Nights and is about a teenage girl, Shahrzad, who, as an act of revenge, volunteers to marry a caliph, Khalid, even though she is aware that he takes a new bride each night and has them executed at sunrise, but then finds herself falling in love with him.
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| Author | Renée Ahdieh |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Young adult literature, Fairy tale |
| Published | 2015 (Putnam) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 404 |
| ISBN | 9780399171611 |
| OCLC | 934679713 |
| Followed by | The Rose & the Dagger |
In November 2019, a web novel adaptation of The Wrath & the Dawn began publishing as a Webtoon Originals comic, with Ahdieh collaborating with artist SilvesterVitale and writer/producer Stephen Lamm.[1][2]
Reception
editThe Horn Book Magazine, in a guide review of The Wrath & the Dawn, wrote "Questions about the value of life drive both romance and political intrigue; Shahrzad is an intriguing character: a determined survivor who inspires loyalty and love while standing down any opposition that comes her way."[3]
The School Library Journal found it "A quick moving plot and sassy, believable dialogue ..." and noted "The rich, Middle Eastern cultural context adds to the author's adept worldbuilding."[4]
It is a New York Times bestseller.[5]
The Wrath & the Dawn has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews,[6] Publishers Weekly,[7] Booklist,[3] Voice of Youth Advocates,[3] Common Sense Media,[8] the Deseret News,[9] The Christian Science Monitor,[10] and Romantic Times.[11]
Imagine Entertainment optioned the film rights to The Wrath and the Dawn in 2017.[12]
Webcomic
editThe webcomic adaptation of the Wrath & the Dawn began publishing on November 4, 2019, and finished its first season on January 25, 2021, before beginning its second season on April 26 of the same year. As of early June 2021, the comic is ongoing and has over 940,000 subscribers.[1] As of late June 2021, the comic is ongoing and has over 970,000 subscribers. The webcomic published its series finale in early March 2022.
References
edit- ^ a b Ahdieh, Renée (November 4, 2019). "The Wrath & the Dawn". m.webtoons.com. Navier Corporation. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ Destito, Deanna (November 18, 2019). "A Year of Free Comics: Why is the Caliph killing his brides in The Wrath & The Dawn?". The Beat. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c "The wrath & the dawn / Renée Ahdieh". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "The Wrath & the Dawn". Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
- ^ "Books: Best Sellers - Young Adult E-Book". New York Times. April 10, 2016.
- ^ "The Wrath and the Dawn". Kirkus Media LLC. March 3, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
Redolent of perfumes and spices, luxuriant with jewels and silks, this debut pulls authentic details from across cultures and centuries and mixes them with magic and mysticism to concoct an exotic storybook world—albeit with violence and candid sensuality that take it well out of the realm of children's books.
- ^ "The Wrath and the Dawn". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. April 6, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
Lushly imagined and powerfully characterized, it's a potent page-turner of intrigue and romance.
- ^ Carrie R. Wheadon. "The Wrath & the Dawn, Book 1". www.commonsensemedia.org. Common Sense Media Inc. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
First-time author Renee Ahdieh has a knack for good story pacing and well-placed character reflection.
- ^ Michelle Garrett Bulsiewicz (March 11, 2017). "Book review: Mystery and romance highlight Scheherazade retelling in 'The Wrath and the Dawn'". Deseret News. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
While much of the prose is effusive and skippable, the mystery and romance of the plot drive the book forward at a fast pace.
- ^ Katie Ward Beim-Esche (June 8, 2015). "'The Wrath & the Dawn' scores with a highly engaging retelling of 'One Thousand and One Nights'". Retrieved December 4, 2017.
We can all agree ... on the immersive power of Ahdieh's work
- ^ DJ DeSmyter. "The Wrath and the Dawn". Romantic Times. R T Book Reviews. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
A dazzling, mesmerizing achievement.
- ^ Lewis, Andy (November 14, 2017). "Best-Selling YA Fantasy 'The Wrath and the Dawn' Optioned by Imagine". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media.
