The Wrath and the Dawn is a captivating retelling of One Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights. Author Renée Ahdieh brings to life the story of Shahrzad, a young woman who volunteers to marry the Caliph of Khorasan, Khalid, who is known for marrying young women only to have them executed at dawn. Shahrzad, determined to seek revenge for her best friend's death, weaves captivating stories each night to keep herself alive. As she spends more time with Khalid, she discovers that there is more to him than meets the eye. The Wrath and the Dawn is a tale of love, betrayal, and the power of storytelling.