{"product_id":"aicha-by-soraya-bouazzaoui-9780356525495","title":"Aicha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPTRESS. MONSTER. WARRIOR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ultimate female rage fantasy, \u003ci\u003eAicha\u003c\/i\u003e is a fierce and devastatingly powerful romantic epic fantasy perfect for fans of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Priory of the Orange Tree\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe Who Became the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Portuguese flag has been planted across Morocco, its empire ruling with an iron fist. But eventually, all empires must fall.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAicha, the daughter of a Moroccan freedom-fighter, was born for battle. She has witnessed the death of her people, their starvation and torture at the hands of the occupiers, and it has awakened an anger within her. An anger that burns hot and bright, and speaks to Aicha's soul.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly Aicha's secret lover Rachid, a rebellion leader, knows how to soothe her. But as the fight for Morocco's freedom reaches its violent climax, the creature that simmers beneath Aicha's skin begs to be unleashed. It hungers for the screams of those who have caused her pain, and it will not be ignored.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAicha\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A heady, heart-wrenching, magnetic debut, bursting with both love and fury' \u003c\/strong\u003e- Holly Race, author of \u003ci\u003eSix Wild Crowns\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A debut of epic scope, \u003ci\u003eAicha\u003c\/i\u003e instantly establishes this author as one to watch. Furious, heart-wrenching, and utterly enchanting, \u003ci\u003eAicha\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a heroine unlike any other'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Principle of Moments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A heart-pounding and immersive read that has it all: intriguing magic, devastating romance, detailed world-building and fascinating mythology. Bouazzaoui crafts her powerful debut with gut-wrenching intricacy. A must read' \u003c\/strong\u003e- Aamna Qureshi, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Baby Dragon Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073814380780,"sku":"9780356525495","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f9b27f457a8bf92feae76231eac47917.jpg?v=1765177769","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/aicha-by-soraya-bouazzaoui-9780356525495","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}