The Ashfire King
The Ashfire King continues the tale of myth and magic that began with The Stardust Thief, Chelsea Abdullah's unmissable debut.
Neither here nor there, but long ago . . .
After fleeing a patricidal prince, legendary merchant Loulie al-Nazari and banished prince Mazen bin Malik find themselves in the realm of jinn with the mercurial jinn of the lamp. But instead of sanctuary, they find a world on the cusp of collapse. The jinn cities, long sheltered beneath the Sandsea by the magic of its kings, are sinking.
As Loulie and Mazen work to uncover the interworld conspiracies threatening both kingdoms, they quickly realize time is not their only concern. When Loulie saves the life of a dissenter, she puts herself in the centre of a centuries-old war. Trapped in a world that isn't her own and wielding magic that belongs to a fallen king, Loulie must decide: Will she carry on someone else's legacy, or carve her own?
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Chelsea Abdullah
Chelsea Abdullah weaves stories that feel like stepping into another world—one where the air hums with the magic of ancient myths and the weight of unspoken secrets. Her debut novel, The Stardust Thief, pulls readers into a breathtaking tapestry inspired by the legends of One Thousand and One Nights, but with a fierce, modern edge. It’s a world where jinn are more than mythical creatures, and every relic holds the promise of power—or peril.
Born in Kuwait and now calling New York home, Chelsea’s life has always straddled the spaces between cultures. Her Kuwaiti roots and her American upbringing blend seamlessly into her writing, where themes of identity, legacy, and the intersection of myth and reality are ever-present. A lover of rich, immersive worlds, she infuses her tales with a depth that mirrors the complexities of the human heart, drawing on her own journey as a first-generation immigrant.
The Sandsea Trilogy
In the vast, shifting dunes of a desert world where magic clings to every grain of sand, The Sandsea Trilogy draws readers into a rich tapestry of myth, danger, and forbidden power. At the heart of this mesmerizing series lies a tale as ancient as the stars themselves—a world where jinn are not just figments of legend but powerful beings with their own secrets, their own agendas. The trilogy unfolds in a land where the line between ally and enemy is as blurred as the desert horizon, and every choice carries the weight of history.
The Sandsea Trilogy consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
