Rebel of the Sands is one of the most buzzed-about books of 2016, and we think it might have something to do with the way it makes you feel. Correction: the ways it makes you feel. It’s action-packed, magical, steamy, and pretty much a roller coaster ride of emotion. Get a taste of what you’re in for with the 10 emotional stages of reading Rebel of the Sands:

When you first laid eyes on the glorious cover:

Oh…oh my. I’m going to need you to clear my schedule for the day because I have urgent business at the bookstore.

When you finally got home and snuggled up to read it:

I’M READY

When you realized that this fantasy had a magical desert setting:

Plz take me there now.

When Amani’s sharp shooting adventures made you wonder if you could be that cool:

I should leave my couch sometimes. Maybe after this chapter.

When you knew you would inevitably fall for Jin the moment you met him:

I mean…the sass. And tattoos.

Any time there was jumping on or off of a train:

Is anyone else reading this? Did that just happen? Because omg, I am pretty sure I would not last a second on this adventure.

When Amani encountered a mythical Buraqi beast for the first time:

WHOA wait this is the coolest magical creature I have ever heard of…can I touch it? Can I have one?

When you couldn’t go to bed because you needed to find out about the rebel Prince:

Just one more page.

When you waited patiently…and patiently…and not so patiently anymore for a kiss between Amani and Jin:

Is it coming is it happening is this it I have been waiting for many pages please please let this be it!!

When you finished it and wondered what to do with your life until the sequel comes out:

Pick up a hobby, I guess.

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