Watch out YA world – there’s a new gun-slinging, audacious heroine on our hands in Alwyn Hamilton’s new release, Rebel of the Sands. We checked in on Twitter to see what readers thought about Amani and her adventures in Miraji – and it turns out we’re not the only ones in love. Read on for 15 of our favorite reactions to Rebel of the Sands (and our reactions to those reactions…#inception):
@AlwynFJH @Mic_Domenici recommended #RebeloftheSands I. Can’t. Put. It. Down. Beautiful writing & world building! Love Amani! #amreading
— Jamie Pacton (@JamiePacton) March 17, 2016
Is there anything more beautiful than falling in love with a book that your friend recommended you?
@AlwynFJH Got buried in a sand storm reading #RebeloftheSands. Meant to only read a few chapters before bed, but couldn’t stop.
— Jami Sinclair (@InvisibleJami) March 21, 2016
True: there is a lot of sand in this book, and the desert setting is awesome.
DAMN IT. WHY DO I NEED TO SLEEP? I CANNOT PUT REBEL OF THE SANDS DOOOOOWN HUHUHU! SO GOOD! @AlwynFJH @PRHGlobal @penguinrandom
— Kate au Barca ▲ (@BookishBlurber) March 16, 2016
Motion to eliminate sleeping from the list of basic human needs?
I finished Rebel of the Sands. I am crying. It is so perfect. My heart. My everything.
— Jam (@KRlSTAO) March 7, 2016
It’s ok to cry at perfection. In fact, we encourage it.
It’s impossible to write anything that seems worthy after getting into #RebelofTheSands. I hate you, WIP! *curses the sky* #amwriting
— Lauren (@EmpressAwesome) March 8, 2016
It’s just that good. Also you got this Lauren!!
y’all have to read rebel of the sands i need to yell and fangirl about amani and jin
— karou (@niksmyshka) March 8, 2016
Amani and Jin = #goals.
Just when I thought it wasn’t possible to adore @AlwynFJH even more…! 😂 😂 #amreading #RebelofTheSands pic.twitter.com/pVu0t3q3za
— Booknut101 (@Booknut101) March 10, 2016
Where’s the award for best book dedication?
Friend two devouring REBEL OF THE SANDS on a boat in Ha Long Bay @AlwynFJH pic.twitter.com/ADdtk6uxhw
— Krystal Sutherland (@km_sutherland) March 14, 2016
Step 1 after finishing this book: recruit friends to obsess with you.
My mum has finished reading @AlwynFJH #rebelofthesands (mothers day present) and has given it 4.5 stars out of 5. High praise! #bookreview
— Amber Lee Dodd (@AmberLeeDodd) March 8, 2016
Also your mom.
Ok so #RebelOfTheSands was straight-up amazing. @AlwynFJH I neeeeed the sequel! And also a Buraqi.😁
— Jazz Bartlett (@jazzbartlett) February 26, 2016
Yeah, sequel anticipation sets in pretty early on once you open this book. And definitely kicks in when you meet the Buraqi!
Where is my Rebel of the Sands film, I ask you? #rebelofthesands
— Relly Annett-Baker (@RellyAB) February 24, 2016
COMMENCE THE DREAM CASTING!
I had a dream last night I had a copy of REBEL OF THE SANDS 2 and I’ve never been more disappointed to wake up 🙁 🙁 🙁
— maddy reads (@madeleinereads) March 15, 2016
Wait…this is one of the saddest things we’ve ever seen. Fear not, Maddy, the sequel will be here before you know it!
Ready to read? Start Rebel of the Sands!