Chelsea Abdullah | |
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| Occupation | writer |
| Nationality | Kuwaiti-American |
| Education | Masters Degree |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University & University of Colorado Boulder |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Chelsea Abdullah is a Kuwaiti-American writer. She is the author of the fantastical Sandsea Trilogy.
Abdullah was born and raised in Kuwait. She earned an MA in English from Duquesne University. [1] She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder. [2]
In 2022, Abdullah published her debut novel, the first of an intended trilogy. [3] Titled The Stardust Thief , it's a story that takes place in a One Thousand and One Nights -inspired fantasy world where jinn are persecuted and hunted for their healing blood, and their enchanted relics are coveted. [3] [4] Publishers Weekly praised Abdullah's "lush descriptions [that] bring the setting to life" and her ability to create a "sense of mystery and enchantment". [3] The New Arab applauded her inclusion of traditional Emirati folk tales and said she "beautifully [weaves] stories within stories, tales within tales." [4]
The second installment of the trilogy, The Ashfire King, will be published in 2024. [5]
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