![]() The more lush the oasis, the more jinn blood has been spilled there. In the land of Madinne, jinn are viewed as monsters and killed on sight, harvested for their silver blood, which is the only thing that can breathe life into the arid landscape. Loulie is the infamous Midnight Merchant, a seller of jinn relics that are nearly impossible to locate. “Death in a free land is better than life in a gilded cage.” ![]() I’ve read very little Arabic-inspired fantasy, but this book made me thirsty for more. A new riff on the classic tale of The Thousand and One Arabian Nights at its core, The Stardust Thief carves a new path into uncharted territory while still beautifully honoring its inspiration. This is Abdullah’s debut novel, and I found it to be a strong, well written story with compelling characters and an enchanting setting. ![]() The Stardust Thief is the first in what is sure to be a solid, atmospheric new fantasy trilogy. I received an advance copy of this novel from the publisher, Orbit Books, in exchange for an honest review. ![]()
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