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And I Darken

Book • 2018
In 'And I Darken,' Kiersten White tells the story of Lada and Radu, siblings and children of the prince of Wallachia, who are taken as hostages by the Ottoman Empire.

Lada, a fierce and ruthless girl, and Radu, her beautiful and meek brother, must navigate the complexities of Ottoman politics and their own relationships.

Lada forms a toxic triangle with Radu and Mehmed, the future sultan, as they struggle with loyalty, love, and survival in a world where women are expected to be weak and powerless.

The novel explores themes of feminism, historical fiction, and the political intrigue of the Ottoman Empire.

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