Renée Ahdieh’s novel, The Rose and the Dagger, released in 2016, is the sequel to The Wrath and the Dawn. Shahrzad and Khalid are back in the heart wrenching novel filled with secrets, heartache, adventure, and love. 

     Shahrzad and Khalid are separated, Khalid in Rey and Shahrzad in an enemy camp deep in the desert. Although Shahrzad is reunited with her family, she is not where she longs to be, home, with Khalid. Unfortunately, she needs to find a way to break Khalid’s curse before she can return. With the help of old friends and new acquaintances, Shahrzad must find a way to break the curse and return to Khalid.

     This novel is filled with adventure, plot twists, heart wrenching moments, and heartwarming moments. Renée Ahdieh’s ability to create beautiful imagery shined throughout the novel, adding to the intense plot. Her characters are realistic and bold, and they take the reader on a journey filled with ups and downs. 

     Ultimately, The Rose and the Dagger is a dazzling novel that takes the reader on a fantastical adventure and is a wonderful sequel to The Wrath and the Dawn.