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Sands of Wonder
Series · 2 books · 2021-2022

Books in series

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#1

Daughter of Thieves

2021

A street rat. A magic lamp. An obnoxiously handsome prince. What should have been an easy-in, easy-out job with my father became a nightmare when he was arrested by the soldiers of Zunbar. As if things couldn't get any more complicated, my estranged mother has demanded I enter the Desert Trials and find the magic lamp hidden inside the Dragon’s Lair cave. The Desert Trails: a series of ten tasks to prove a sorceress' proficiency in the art of magic. How hard could it be? Only, I wasn't blessed with the gift of magic. Surviving the trials is only part of the problem. I’ve inadvertently partnered with Prince “Abu” and he’s bent on taking the magic lamp from me. I'm not about to let some dashing prince steal my father's freedom. But the Dragon’s Lair is more like the Cave of Nightmares, and I can’t escape without Prince Abudar’s help. If we don’t work together, we might not make it out alive, and I am not wasting my only wish in order to escape. With the chance to make a single wish, can a street rat finally prove her worth? Find out in this adventure-packed, gender-swapped retelling of Aladdin!
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#2

Guardian of Thieves

2022

With Abudar taken by The Veil, Mihrage's previous leader showing up out of the blue, and the thieves relocating to a new home, there's hardly enough time to eat, let alone rest. Everything only gets worse when the pirate, Sinbad, steals Igborg. But that's just the tiniest of problems. Mithra has an enchanted ruby from my family vault and is gaining power daily. I must save Abudar and find a way stop her before Mithra does something she's going to regret. With the throne, and entire kingdom, now at risk I'm faced with the most critical choice of my life: follow in my father's footsteps, or accept my destiny and become a sentinel. None of us expected Mithra's power would explode. Who are you destined to be? Find out in this adventure-packed retelling of Aladdin!

Author

Lichelle Slater
Lichelle Slater
Author · 12 books

Personal dragon trainer, lover of glitter, writer of fantasy. Reading has always been a huge passion, from The Hobbit to Goosebumps. Some of my fondest memories are at the library or being read to, and when I embarked on my journey of becoming an author, I did so with the dream of sharing the worlds in my mind with others. I currently live in Salt Lake City, UT with my adorable King Charles, Perseus, and work full-time as a special education preschool teacher. I am a USA Today Bestselling author and was nominated for "Unforgettable Book of the Year" for The Beast Princess and "Mind-Blowing Fantasy of the Year" for The Siren Princess at Penned Con 2020, and as Best Debut Author at UtopiaCon in 2017 for Step Right Up (now Circus of the Stars, Ringmaster).

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