The Peacock Throne

by Zeba Shahnaz

The first in a YA fantasy duology, set in a world inspired by 19th century India, about an orphan girl who decides that she must be a long-lost princess, and will go through hell and high water to make it true.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, High Fantasy

Unknown Binding

Expected publication November 24, 2026

About the author

Zeba Shahnaz writes fantasy full of political intrigue, twisted romance, and a healthy dose of existential angst. She is the author of MIDNIGHT STRIKES and the upcoming THE PEACOCK THRONE. A proud Pakistani-American, she translated her love of storytelling into a graduate degree analyzing national identity, culture, and cinema in South Asia. She grew up in New Jersey and lives in Washington, D.C.

You can find Zeba on Twitter @zaybashah and on Instagram @zaybashahwrites.

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 rtc