Contemporary horror narrative: Delivers a fresh take on curse and survival themes for modern readers
Dual protagonists Rowena and Halim: Offers rich character development and dynamic storytelling
Blending folkloric traditions with modern prejudices: Expands the story's cultural and social depth
Award-winning debut by Nadia Attia: Ensures quality and recognition for the reader
Highly engaging and unpredictable plot: Keeps readers guessing until the end
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The day Rowena Murray was born, 250 starlings fell like stones from the sky. Ever since, she has been marked by Death. First the visions; then her boyfriend died suddenly; now her father, too.
Salvation, Rowena is told, lies to the North: in Culcrith, where her grandmother can save her from the curse. Her mother's farmhand, a young Egyptia
