Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner masterfully explores themes of social injustice, betrayal, and the enduring quest for redemption. Through rich imagery and poignant foreshadowing, the story unfolds around Amir, a young boy growing up in a rigidly structured Afghan society. Amir's friendship with Hassan, who belongs to the marginalized Hazara community, is at the heart of the narrative.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo is a direct sequel to Six of Crows, as we are left off by cold, calculating criminal mastermind Kaz Brecker and his team of thugs and misfits as they try and figure out a way to get Inej, a member of the crew that rescued Kuwei Yul-Bo from Fjerda, and guard the secret of Jurda Parem.
Kaz Brekker is no ordinary teen on the streets of Ketterdam. He's a criminal mastermind with a knack for pulling off impossible heists. When he's offered a chance to make a fortune beyond his wildest dreams by the Merchant Council to steal an important secret from one of the most heavily guarded buildings of a rival nation, Kaz gathers a crew of misfits and outcasts to take on a deadly mission. From a sharpshooter with a troubled past to a runaway with magical abilities, each member has their own skills and secrets.
Red Queen introduces readers to Mare Barrow, a young girl living in a world divided by blood; Reds, commoners with red blood, and Silvers, elite individuals with silver blood who possess extraordinary abilities. Mare, a Red, finds herself thrust into the midst of Silver royalty after discovering she possesses a unique power of her own.
Karou finally knows who she is. She knows about her past life as Madrigal of the Kirin, executed for loving the enemy. But she also knows about Akiva’s betrayal and the suffering he has wrought upon her people and her world. Now, as the war between the Chimaera and the Seraphim explodes, Karou joins Thiago, the White Wolf, in crafting an army meant to inspire fear and bring destruction. Yet two questions remain unanswered: how far is Karou willing to go to protect her people — and is she even still one of them?
