By Emily Varga (author)
"A richly conjured, revenge-driven romantasy re-telling of The Count of Monte Cristo."
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While YA romantasy is having a moment, Emily Varga's For She is Wrath debut will surely stand the test of time and maintain its place on shelves — and in readers’ hearts — for the long-haul.
An inventive gender-flipped Pakistani re-telling of The Count of Monte Cristo, it’s propelled by furious drama from the off, and never lets up as it tells a thrilling story of revenge, betrayal and relentlessly passionate love that shimmers with dark magic and devastating dilemmas.
As a result of being betrayed by someone she loved and trusted, Dania has been imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, and so seizes a chance to escape and exact revenge when a fellow prisoner makes a proposition that unleashes fresh power, a new identity and renewed momentum for retribution.
Twisting the enemies-to-lovers trope to tangled extremes, For She is Wrath is a feverish feast of YA fantasy.
Discover the number one YA bestseller!An epic romantasy in which a falsely imprisoned girl escapes to exact revenge on the boy she loved but who betrayed her. Will she succeed, or will her heart get in the way? 'An electrifying dark fantasy I couldn't put down - Varga wrote the enemies to lovers second chance romance of my dreams!' - Judy I. Lin, author of A Magic Steeped in Poison'Filled with romance, adventure, and heart, For She Is Wrath is a fresh take on the Count of Monte Cristo' - Adrienne Young, author of the Fable series'Set in an imaginative Pakistani-inspired world . . . If you ever wished for an Arya Stark spinoff with a fiery enemies to lovers romance, this is the book for you.' - Vaishnavi Patel, author of KaikeyiBetrayed by her ex-lover and falsely imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down the days until she can exact her revenge - if only she didn't have a life sentence to serve with no hope of release.But when a fellow prisoner lands in the middle of her cell with a proposition and the keys to a dangerous Jinn treasure, Dania takes the chance to escape and pursue her path of vengeance. Armed with all the power she could want and a brand-new identity, Dania enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family.But the one person standing in her way is the very man who signed her life away in the first place, and retribution becomes a complicated game of cat and mouse. Because sometimes betrayal isn't as simple as it seems and revenge certainly isn't as easy - not when your heart is involved.Emily Varga's debut For She is Wrath is a Pakistani-inspired Count of Monte Cristo retelling that readers love:'I finished this in one sitting as I couldn't put it down!' - Reader review'This book delivers action, heartbreak, friendship, vengeance, redemption, and love.' - Reader review'If you're looking for a novel that plays like a film in your mind, one that transports you to an entirely new land where djinn magic can save and destroy, you might treasure this book as I have' - Reader review
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Discover the number one YA bestseller! An epic romantasy in which a falsely imprisoned girl escapes to exact revenge on the boy she loved but who betrayed her. Will she succeed, or will her heart get in the way? 'An electrifying dark fantasy I couldn't put down - Varga wrote the enemies to lovers second chance romance of my dreams!' - Judy I. Lin, author of A Magic Steeped in Poison 'Filled with romance, adventure, and heart, For She Is Wrath is a fresh take on the Count of Monte Cristo' - Adrienne Young, author of the Fable series 'Set in an imaginative Pakistani-inspired world . . . If you ever wished for an Arya Stark spinoff with a fiery enemies to lovers romance, this is the book for you.' - Vaishnavi Patel, author of Kaikeyi Betrayed by her ex-lover and falsely imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down the days until she can exact her revenge - if only she didn't have a life sentence to serve with no hope of release. But when a fellow prisoner lands in the middle of her cell with a proposition and the keys to a dangerous Jinn treasure, Dania takes the chance to escape and pursue her path of vengeance. Armed with all the power she could want and a brand-new identity, Dania enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family. But the one person standing in her way is the very man who signed her life away in the first place, and retribution becomes a complicated game of cat and mouse. Because sometimes betrayal isn't as simple as it seems and revenge certainly isn't as easy - not when your heart is involved. Emily Varga's debut For She is Wrath is a Pakistani-inspired Count of Monte Cristo retelling that readers love: 'I finished this in one sitting as I couldn't put it down!' - Reader review 'This book delivers action, heartbreak, friendship, vengeance, redemption, and love.' - Reader review 'If you're looking for a novel that plays like a film in your mind, one that transports you to an entirely new land where djinn magic can save and destroy, you might treasure this book as I have' - Reader review
Emily Varga is a YA Fantasy author with a fondness for getting lost in bookstores, eating copious amounts of rice, and watching a lot of terrible reality tv. She has lived all over the world, but currently calls the Rocky Mountains of western Canada home, where she lives with her family and their menagerie of pets. When she's not writing, Emily works as a family lawyer, where she learned more about storytelling than she ever expected.
Emily's debut novel For She is Wrath is a Pakistani-inspired Count of Monte Cristo retelling.
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Immerse yourself in Punjabi culture for this gender-reversed retelling of a classic tale of revenge and destructive love.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Punjabi retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo . The vivid descriptions of customs, food, and settings transported me to another world, immersing me in a rich cultural tapestry that added depth and vibrancy to the story.
The plot centers on Dania, a young woman unjustly imprisoned and tortured for a crime she didn’t commit. Betrayed by her first lover and three others, she harbors nothing but seething anger and a burning desire for vengeance. Her list of enemies is clear, and her resolve to destroy them fuels her every thought.
The story takes a dramatic turn when a young girl tunnels into Dania’s cell, bringing with her tales of hidden treasure and a source of magic capable of securing their revenge.... Read Full Review
Discover the number one YA bestseller!An epic romantasy in which a falsely imprisoned girl escapes to exact revenge on the boy she loved but who betrayed her. Will she succeed, or will her heart get in the way?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed For She Is Wrath and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
For She Is Wrath features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Romance / Relationship Stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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For She Is Wrath was written by Emily Varga and published by First Ink an imprint of Pan Macmillan
For She Is Wrath has 389 pages
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