The Silver Kingdom (The Silver Kingdom) [Hafiza, Radiya]

Author: Radiya Hafiza

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A sweeping, South Asian-inspired young adult romantasy about the forbidden love between royals of rival kingdoms that endangers their tenuous peace just as a prophecy comes to pass and long-lost magic returns.

The savior will rise and lead an army to the gates of darkness. Only when the fire has fallen can light prevail.

Prince Zayd, heir to Dakaria, the Silver Kingdom, spends his days defending the land from pirate raids. Princess Layla, heir to Sawan, dreams of running away and escaping her cruel, power-hungry mother.

When the two meet, sparks fly. But the royals are destined to marry other people and tensions between their kingdoms are high--one wrong move could threaten the fragile peace between them.

As dark forces begin to threaten Dakaria, a centuries-old prophecy is set into motion, and Layla discovers she has a latent power, one that she doesn't understand and begins to fear. Magic has been forbidden for a hundred years. Could Layla be the key to uniting their kingdoms, or will the young royals' forbidden love plunge them all into a devastating war?

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 11/03/2026
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9798347116126

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2026 pg. 96

About the Author
Radiya Hafiza is the acclaimed author of the Rumaysa duology and Aya and the Star Chaser. Her debut, Rumaysa, was the first Waterstones Children's Book of the Month after lockdown in 2021 and has garnered critical acclaim. Her works focus on putting brown characters at the center of her stories. The Silver Kingdom is her debut young adult fantasy, exploring empires, history, and forbidden love. Radiya lives just outside of London with her family and works in communications.