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Is a Western fantasy set in a Middle Eastern environment an Eastern?

October 15, 2017 by Malin Leave a Comment

Amani Al-Hiza is poor orphan, raised by uncaring relatives in a small desert town where most inhabitants work in the local mine. She knows that if she doesn’t collect enough money to get out soon, she’ll end up as third wife to her unpleasant uncle, a fate she would rather die than accept. One night, she disguises herself as a boy and enters a shooting competition at the local watering hole, trying to win enough money to finally leave. She’s an excellent shot, and sure […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, Western, Young Adult Tagged With: Alwyn Hamilton, cbr9, djinn, fantasy, magic, Malin, Rebel of the Sands, western, Young Adult

Malin's CBR9 Review No:88 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Western, Young Adult · Tags: Alwyn Hamilton, cbr9, djinn, fantasy, magic, Malin, Rebel of the Sands, western, Young Adult ·
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