This book was so gorgeously written and completely captivated me since the prologue! 
 Though I have to admit -- the reason I decided to pick this up was because I knew it had romance, and I hadn't read a book for that sole reason in a looooong time, so... why not? 
 I absolutely love how the main character, Shahrzad, was such a sharp-tongued character. I totally wish I was as able to come up with the amazing responses Shahrzad comes up with in the craziest situations. I was a little wary into going into this, because I was afraid the romance would result in Shahrzad being a bit... um, shallow? 
 But no fear people! Shahrzad stayed true to herself throughout the entire book, and GAAAHHHHH her comebacks are amaaaazzziiing. Can she, like, come alive and teach me everything she knows about being sharp and eloquent at the same time? 
 And OMG. The writing in this book was absolutely gorgeous. I have only read two retellings of A Thousand and One Arabian Nights, and so far I have not been disappointed by either A Thousand Nights by E. K. Johnston (the #girlpower in that book nearly made me faint from joy) or The Wrath & and the Dawn. The metaphors, analogies, and EVERYTHING about Renee Ahdieh's writing was so lyrical and poetic. Like, the way she described things made me see things in a completely different light. 
 I so wished I took notes while I read this book so I could make a deeper book chat -- but I was just so deep into the story that there was NO WAY I was going to halt my reading to jot down any of ze thoughts. IT WAS JUST THAT AMAZING. 
 The romance in this book was perfectly paced and totally made me want MORE MORE MORE at the end! I have to admit though, I don't ship Shahrzad and Khalid that intensely -- I SHIP DESPINA AND JALAL, and I am so disappointed that I wasn't able to see more of Despina and Jalal's relationship in the book. 
 If you liked The Wrath & the Dawn, then you might like: 
 - The Selection series by Kiera Cass! Okie, this year, I had this epiphany: I actually LOVE the Selection series. It doesn't have the best writing, and the story idea is a bit insane, but I LOVE IT NEVERTHELESS. It's so fun to read about America's romantic ride from the start of the Selection, during it, and AFTERWARDS TOO. OMG. Read the Selection. It's soooo fun!!! 
 - A Thousand Nights by E. K. Johnston WHICH IS UTTER PERFECTION I CAN'T EVEN. This is also a retelling of A Thousand and One Arabian Nights, and the #girlpower in this book completely changed my view on the world and how I should view the topic of feminism. Want to read about a book that takes a different romantic view on the retelling? Go with A Thousand Nights, my friends. This book will change your life with it's lyrical storytelling, themes of the bond between women, and the magical mystery in the story. 
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