I read this book last week on my birthday and let me tell you, I am obsessed. It is almost definitely the most romantic book I’ve read so far this year, so I couldn’t resist using the characters for today’s marry, date or dump. Our options are: Khalid (the secretive boy king), Jalal (his jovial cousin and the head of the guard), and Tariq (Shahrzad’s childhood sweetheart). I’m hoping some of you have read this book so you can answer. If not *go read this book now* then you can come back and play along by saying who you’d marry. who you’d date, and who you’d dump in the comments. Here are my choices:
- Marry: Khalid (I almost picked Jalal for obvious reasons, but Khalid totally stole my heart. I can’t wait until The Rose and the Dagger. Sawoon!)
- Date: Jalal (I loved this character and the comic relief he provided the story.)
- Dump: Tariq (Not going to give any spoilers, but I never warmed up to him.)
Alison Doherty 
I’m the same. Marry Khalid forever and ever and over again.
Me too … even though there are obvious reasons not to marry him. Can’t wait for the sequel.