Book Review: The Stardust Thief (The Sandsea Trilogy, #1) by Chelsea Abdullah
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received an advance copy of this novel from the publisher, Orbit Books, in exchange for an honest review.
The Stardust Thief is the first in what is sure to be a solid, atmospheric new fantasy trilogy. This is Abdullah’s debut novel, and I found it to be a strong, well written story with compelling characters and an enchanting setting. A new riff on the classic tale of The Thousand and One Arabian Nights at its core, The Stardust Thief carves a new path into uncharted territory while still beautifully honoring its inspiration. I’ve read very little Arabic-inspired fantasy, but this book made me thirsty for more.
“Death in a free land is better than life in a gilded cage.”