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Sabaa Tahir

Sabaa Tahir is a Pakistani-American writer, born on 7 November 1983 in London. Honours include National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 2 books by Sabaa Tahir, mostly fantasy and romance, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, first published between 2024 and 2026. Our highest-rated is Heir (4.5/5).

Born 7 November 1983, LondonFrom United States

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Books reviewed2

Our average4.3★from 2 rated

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Heir2024 · ★ 4.5

GenresFantasy 2 Romance 2 Science Fiction 2PublishersG.P. Putnam's Sons G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Awards & honours

1 recorded

National Book Award for Young People's Literature2022

Literary prizes

National Book Award for Young People's Literature 2022

Heir Duology

2 books · reading orderSeries page →

#2Empire2026 · ★ 4.0

Heir2024 · ★ 4.5

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read Sabaa Tahir's books in?

Heir Duology: Empire, Heir.

Which Sabaa Tahir book should I start with?

Our pick is Heir, which we rated 4.5 out of 5.

How many Sabaa Tahir books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 2 books by Sabaa Tahir: Empire, Heir.

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