--- product_id: 336091756 title: "Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know" brand: "samira ahmed" price: "€ 21.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/336091756-mad-bad-and-dangerous-to-know store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know **Brand:** samira ahmed **Price:** € 21.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by samira ahmed - **How much does it cost?** € 21.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/336091756-mad-bad-and-dangerous-to-know) ## Best For - samira ahmed enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samira ahmed brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know ## Images ![Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51vW-CCDmIS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An inspiring author *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020* In this, Ahmed's third novel, she introduces us to a young woman, Khayyam, who, much like the protagonists of the first two novels, "Love, Hate, and Other Filters" and "Internment" is a proud, unapologetic, if soul-searching Indian-American Muslim. She differs from Maya and Layla, respectively, in that she has another couple of layers of duality to her sense of self - she is bi-racial and bi-national, her mother being Indian, and her father being from France.And, of course, probably the most central to this story, Khayyam is a brilliant young woman, striving to make a mark on a male-dominated world. Her vehicle to do so is an essay competition, and she has decided to focus on the mysterious figure of Leila, who comes up in the work of three male artists of the 19th century canon: French novelist Alexandre Dumas, French painter Eugene Delacroix, and English poet Lord Byron.Even more masterful than Ahmed's use of the mystery genre to address the very important theme of male hegemony, is her use of the Young Adult (YA) genre itself. Ahmed has discovered a unique formula for herself as an author: she delivers highly political content -- concerning such prevailing themes as Islamophobia, racism, human rights violations, and sexism -- in a seemingly apolitical package; namely the Young Adult novel. My belief is that she does so knowingly. She is aware that she is reaching the very audience she needs to reach -- young people.It is this writer's hope that she will not only succeed in empowering the next generation, in all its diverse manifestations (which, by the way, I know, in my role as educator working with a very diverse student body, she has done), but that she will also politicize them, so that the young people reading her work will take on her themes and apply them to the world they live in, and the world they want their own children to inhabit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this book so much! *by K***O on Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020* I am a fan of alternating points of view, and this one is just so well done. The mix of the historical mystery and the present-day figuring it out, combined with these absolute nerdy teens (and Khayyam's nerdy parents!) and Khayyam's figuring herself out despite the love triangle she ends up in, had me zooming along to the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Couldn't put it down... *by S***B on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020* Samira Ahmed has done it again. When I looked at the cover of this book, I suspected it would be a cheesy YA romance, but then I saw Who the author was, and purchased it immediately. I have read both of Ahmed's other works and have been impressed by her honest, and straightforward portrayals of otherness, and feminism. This does not stray from that beat. This book is a daring riff on classic arts and later with a twist. She deftly paints a picture of Paris in the mind of readers in a way that makes it feel equally fantastical historic treasure and your own backyard. Her protagonist is realistic and flawed in a a authentic way, but it does not get in the way of her power in the story. She also weaves in references to literature, art and beliefs often cast off by the writers of history. This book is a worthwhile and inspiring read that leaves satisfaction tied up with the feeling of wanting to uncover stories long forgotten. #writeherstory #readherstory --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/336091756-mad-bad-and-dangerous-to-know](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/336091756-mad-bad-and-dangerous-to-know) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*