by Owais Qureshi
In the Empire of Al-Mutaqahhira, some secrets are worth killing for Tha'ir Faris has spent his entire life hidden behind locked doors, raised by a mother willing to risk everything to keep him alive. But secrets never stay buried forever. An empire built on hatred. A prophecy whispered in the dark. And a boy who refuses to kneel. [What to expect: Slow-burn romance, found family, political intrigue, a hidden boy who tries to survive as a girl]
