By Tahereh Mafi
Harper, 2022. 495 pages. Young Adult Fiction
The long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight, servant girl Alizeh waits in the shadows to uproot the kingdom of the crown prince—and the world.
Inspired by Persian mythology this book centers around Alizeh, who when we meet has really been worn down by her circumstances, but fortunately there is still a glimmer of strength left in her. I found the background story about Iblees interesting, especially since I only have minimal knowledge of Islam, and how it intertwined with the Jinn history in the novel. Mafi kept things moving around at a good pace and fans of prophecies, deals with the devil, star-crossed romance, and court intrigue are in for a treat. By the end of it we even have the introduction of one of my favorite magical creatures: the dragon. Mafi did an excellent job of introducing the characters of this new series, and I am excited to see them better fleshed out in the second book.
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By Melissa Bashardoust
Flatiron Books, 2020. 322 pages. Young Adult Fiction
Soraya, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch, has lived eighteen years in the shadows but as her twin brother's wedding approaches, she faces choices with unimaginable consequences.
By Nafiza, Azad
Scholastic Press, 2019. 391 pages. Young Adult Fiction
Fatima lives in the city of Noor, on the Silk Road, which is currently protected by the Ifrit, djinn of order and reason, from attacks by the violent and ruthless Shayateen djinn--but Fatima was infused with the fire of the Ifrit who died saving her when she was four years old, and when one of the most important Ifrit dies she finds herself drawn into the intrigues of the court, the affairs of the djinn, and the very real dangers of a magical battlefield.
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