"The Wrath and the Dawn" is a young adult fantasy novel by Renée Ahdieh. It is a retelling of the classic tale of One Thousand and One Nights, focusing on the story of Shahrzad, a young woman who volunteers to marry the ruthless king, Khalid, to seek revenge for her best friend's death. Each dawn, Khalid executes his brides, but Shahrzad plans to outsmart him. As Shahrzad uncovers the secrets behind Khalid's actions, she discovers a deeper connection with him. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotions against a backdrop of rich Middle Eastern culture and mythology.