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Chelsea Abdullah

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Quirky Writer l she/her l Author of THE STARDUST THIEF (Orbit) l Next: THE ASHFIRE KING (April 15, 2025) l 🇰🇼 + 🇺🇸 l Rep: Jennifer Azantian

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Welcome to the world, ASHFIRE KING 💙

My sequel is out today! This second book in my Arab-inspired fantasy series, The Sandsea Trilogy, continues the adventures of a merchant and a prince, this time as they venture into the sunken realm of jinn.

Available to order NOW!: shorturl.at/OhrZ5

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A photo of me, Chelsea, holding up a copy of my newly released book, THE ASHFIRE KING, behind a stack of ASHFIRE KING copies, all spine out. Two clay figurines of Loulie and Mazen sit atop the stack.

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 23

It’s (mostly) fine!!!

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 16

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

And oh thank you 🥹 The German edition is gorgeous!

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 15

Good vibes 🤞💫

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Mel Grebing - nd enby on the loose @mslanna.bsky.social · May 14

I keep saying things like "I'm a slow reader" and how it tkes me AGES to finish a book.
And then I get my hands on The Ashfire King by @chelsabdullah.bsky.social and oop, done in two days. 😔
Good thing the story will stay with me forever. 🥰

#BookSky #AmReading

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 14

Omg you read this in TWO days?! 500+ pages?? Mel I’m 🥺

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 8

On to the final adventure…💫

Now that ASHFIRE is out in the world, I’ve been focused on Book 3. So far, it’s been a whirlwind of a time but it’s incredibly magical to watch everything come together in the finale.

Thanks again to everyone who’s supported my work while the story is still unfolding! 🥰

A compass rests atop a copy of THE ASHFIRE KING with a map from the second book beneath.

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 8

I can neither confirm nor deny 😌 But I hope you enjoy Book 2 when you get to it!

Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · May 8

Ahh yay I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for reading 💙

Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Ahhh thanks, Victor!! ❤️

Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you, Ryan!! 🥰

Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you, Koren!! ❤️

Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you for such an amazing extension to the map, Tim!! Really love all of the new details 🙌❤️

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

For anyone discovering this series for the first time, you’ll want to start with Book 1, THE STARDUST THIEF, which is available via all major retailers!

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

To both my readers old and new: Thank you for following these characters on their journey—it has been such a privilege sharing this story with you. Now, THE ASHFIRE KING belongs to you as well. Welcome back to the world of the Sandsea!

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Writing THE ASHFIRE KING was a marathon, and I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who supported & believed in this book every step of the way. I love this world and these characters dearly, and I am so thrilled to finally share their next adventure with you.

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you!! 🥰

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SophiePf @sophiepf.bsky.social · Apr 14

I relistened to The Stardust Thief by @chelsabdullah.bsky.social last week in preparation of the release of The Ashfire King tomorrow :D
Then I itched to draw Loulie with Qadir's dagger and here we are....
#artsky #digitalpaiting #fanart

Loulie al-Nazari (Sandsea trilogy) in der Midnight Merchant robes holding Qadir's flame-engulfed dagger.

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 14

Omg this is so EPIC 😭 I absolutely love this interpretation of Loulie!! Her fierce expression! The details on the outfit! And you even have the letter on the dagger 🥹

Thanks so much for drawing this beautiful artwork of Lou—I so hope you enjoy ASHFIRE!!

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Chaos @chaoseravi.bsky.social · Apr 14

doodles of mazen and loulie from @chelsabdullah.bsky.social stardust thief since my class is listening to her in a lecture currently :)

Love your stuff, hopefully can grab the second book before I get spoiled lol

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 14

It was so good to talk to you all today!! Also, I LOVE these doodles! You’ve perfectly captured the chaotic energy these characters embody 😂❤️ thank you so much!

Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 14

It is Monday which means my book releases tomorrow 🧍🏽‍♀️

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laraaelric.bsky.social @laraaelric.bsky.social · Apr 10

Finished my listen of The Stardust Thief with PERFECT timing because the sequel comes out NEXT WEEK! 🤩 I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to see what comes next!

High praise for the book itself, but even bigger shoutout to the audiobook, which features multiple amazing narrators

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The cover of the Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah, featuring an ashy white background with bold black text, a golden compass in the center, and wisps of fire going across the middle of the book

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Chelsea Abdullah @chelsabdullah.bsky.social · Apr 14

The audiobook cast is amazing—they do such an awesome job bringing this story to life!!

I so hope you enjoy ASHFIRE when it’s out this week! ❤️

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Jacki Reads @jackireads.bsky.social · Apr 13

The Stardust Thief by @chelsabdullah.bsky.social with Sean Rohani, Rasha Zamamiri, and Nikki Mousoud
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I very rarely reread books, but The Stardust Thief is one of the exceptions. This book will be one of my go to recommendations until the day I die.

Full review: buff.ly/XBvn2cE

💙📚🪐📚🎧

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