Serpent Sea, Maiya Ibrahim
Serpent Sea, Maiya Ibrahim
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Serpent Sea

Author: Maiya Ibrahim

Narrator: Krupa Pattani

Unabridged: 15 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/19/2024


Synopsis

In this action-packed sequel to Spice Road, an Arabian folklore-inspired desert fantasy series, a warrior must save her home from a deadly invasion.

Imani is a magic-wielding warrior sworn to protect her land from the monsters that roam the desert. But an even worse enemy now threatens the Sahir. As the powerful Harrowlanders march south with their greatest weapon—spice magic—Imani knows it’s only a matter of time before their invasion of her land begins . . . and it will be a losing battle for her people.

But Imani also knows that one way to fight magic is with monsters. If she can restore Qayn’s stolen powers, together they can summon a supernatural army to defend the Sahir from the Harrowlanders. Forming an alliance with a djinni king is risky, but Imani will do anything to save her people, even embarking on a dangerous quest beyond the sands to find the magical jewels of Qayn’s lost crown.

As Imani journeys far from home, she will discover monsters that warriors have only heard about in myths . . . monsters that can strike at any moment. Meanwhile, her rival, Taha, has been captured and is on a dangerous mission of his own.

One wrong move could cost them their lives—and everyone they love. But they may find that there is more than meets the eye crossing the Serpent Sea . . . and betrayal cuts deeper than any dagger.

In this richly imagined Arabian-inspired fantasy told from a riveting dual perspective, critically acclaimed author Maiya Ibrahim dives into the complexities of love and war.

★ "A captivating and emotionally resonant adventure." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Read the Spice Road series:
SPICE ROAD • SERPENT SEA • SPIRIT LANDS

About The Author

Maiya Ibrahim is the author of Spice Road, an instant Sunday Times bestseller, as well as Serpent Sea and Spirit Lands. She graduated with a bachelor of laws from the University of Technology Sydney. When she isn't writing, reading, or spending time with her family, Maiya enjoys playing video games, gardening, and expanding her collection of rare trading cards. She lives in Sydney, Australia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brenda on January 14, 2025

What a great start for my reading year! i absolutely love this book 😍😍 here i thought it will be a boring sequel (which i ussually experience for sequel book from a trilogy) but WOOOW i was so darn wrong! it got everything i love in Fantasy book: Great character development (Taha and Imani), magic s......more

Goodreads review by Beth on March 20, 2023

Do we have a publication date yet? Or an expected date? Can’t wait for this book 😊......more

Goodreads review by CiCi | on March 10, 2025

I’m so hooked on this series. I don’t know why more people aren’t talking about it. The magic, lore, and cultures represented in the story are beautifully complex. The author addresses social issues the are relevant today while diving into the history of her world and exploring how those same issues......more

Goodreads review by Sawsan on March 04, 2025

Actual rating 3.25 For starters I’m glad I saw some reviews before and went in with some managed expectations…because this book seems to have struggled from second book syndrome, sadly. It wasn’t until the last third that I started to get into it more (let’s pretend that sea battle scene totally made......more

Goodreads review by Cait | GoodeyReads on September 12, 2024

3.5 stars. Thank you Get Underlined for the gifted ARC. MIXED THOUGHTS. BLOG || INSTAGRAM This genuinely started strong. After being mixed about book one I was hopeful this would rise to the occasion, and it did…for a bit. The beginning had me intrigued and I love this whole cast of characters. There’s......more


Quotes

Praise for the Spice road series:

★ "A captivating and emotionally resonant adventure." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review on Serpent Sea

★ “A beautifully written, surprise-filled page-turner.” Kirkus Review, Starred Review on Spice Road

★ "Overflowing with culturally specific details and set in a fictional, Arabian-inspired world, this high-octane adventure maintains a steady clip toward a scintillating conclusion."Publishers Weekly, Starred Review on Spice Road

★ “Spellbinding magic, lush description and whirlwind action
define Maiya Ibrahim's YA debut....readers will find much to admire in this powerful young woman who learns that thinking for herself is as vital as the magic she wields." Shelf Awareness, starred review on Spice Road

"An epic, sandswept adventure." – Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey, on Spice Road

"With an enchanting world of tea magic and desert monsters and a thrilling quest helmed by a girl whose wit is sharper than her blades, Maiya Ibrahim’s Spice Roadis a fantasy you don’t want to miss.” – Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame like Night, on Spice Road