About the book: 2024 / Djinns and ghouls hunt under the hot desert sun. And in a city lost among the sands, warriors brew tea. The ceremony is led by Imani, a talented warrior in the ranks of the Shields. Her gift is an affinity with metal. Her weapon is a dagger that never fails. Her brother is a traitor who has been stealing misra, the sacred spice of her people. The secret magic of misra awakens great gifts, and the tea gives strength to warriors. But the desire to own the spice leads to obsession, and Imani's brother fell victim to it. If there is even the slightest chance that he survived, then Imani must be the one who finds him and makes him suffer punishment. Accompanied by other powerful Shields, she goes on a quest. But the desert sun is cruel, like the world around, and the sands are hot, like a girl’s heart... The first book of a new trilogy for fans of Shannon Chakraborty and Hafsa Faizal. Recommendation by Amelie Wen Zhao, bestselling author of “The Bloody Heiress” and “A Song of Silver, a Flame Like night." A unique system of magic based on individual gifts and the use of tea spice. A strong main character who fights dangerous genies and terrifying ghouls. Cover by the popular artist RAIN (9 thousand subscribers in VK).