Ashley Barks’s Reviews > Sand Trials > Status Update

This little novella is WORTH IT. I am 3/4 through it and still not to the end but I do get weary of all the coincidences between Sahira a Zain being together despite her trying to be separated from him. They’re drawn to one another and fate keeps drawing them together. Also, if papa is ok with you being with your man, and he’s the literal king, then why wouldn’t you just go for it? Idk. Love is fickle.

I received this as an ARC. First chapter down and I already love the writing style. I really do enjoy the setting in the side of the mountain. It’s giving “Dunes & Magic” vibes, which is an actual section I have on my physical shelf that has a lot of Arabia inspired books. Books that are set in arid lands and have lots of magic. I see this is a novella, and more I’m absolutely excited to read the main series.