A Master of Djinn: 1 (Dead Djinn Universe)

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Secret Relationship: Fatma is secretly lovers with Siti, another women, as same-sex relationships remain taboo in Egypt. Siti sneaks in and out of Fatma's apartment by the window so the building's doorkeeper, a notorious gossip, doesn't spot her going inside. A few people know and are fine with the fact, keeping their secret. So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, al-Jahiz, Agent Fatma is called onto the case. Al-Jahiz transformed the world forty years ago when he opened up the veil between the magical and mundane realms, before vanishing into the unknown. This murderer claims to be al-Jahiz, returned to condemn the modern age for its social oppressions. His dangerous magical abilities instigate unrest in the streets of Cairo that threaten to spill over onto the global stage. This is Egypt of 1912, but not quite the Egypt that you have learned about in history books. Yes, there is a European presence but not the domination of locals that both Britain and France exerted during this period. Why? Because in Clark’s world a master of the supernatural, al-Jahiz, has broken through the barrier that has kept creatures like the Djinn apart from humans (for the most part) and they are now in Cairo side by side with “us.” Action Girl: Fatma is a female Occult Detective with a ministry which investigates the supernatural who shows keen skill with magic or mundane weapons. Siti, her lover, is a good fighter as well, along with Haida, a young woman who's partnered with her. Overall: I have enjoyed the entirety of the Dead Djinn universe, and don’t want to come off too critical. The world building alone will make me read any future books in this series. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to get lost in a gorgeously told and vivid story!

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Special thanks to my Patrons on Patreon for giving me extra support towards my passion for reading and reviewing!Lectura que no ha llegado a ser satisfactoria para mi en lo que denominaríamos "Fantasía Steampunk". No tengo demasiadas flores y halagos. Las que tengo son importantes y prometen de cara a futuras obras del autor. Motive Rant: Abigail explains why she had committed all her misdeeds aftr being discovered as the main imposter, laying things out at length.

A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark - Grimdark Magazine REVIEW: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark - Grimdark Magazine

El libro peca de hacerse largo. P. Djèlí Clark se defendió mejor en los relatos. Siendo su primera novela me ha faltado cierto equilibrio.

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With its richly imagined world and characters and its high-stakes and thrilling plot, this novel would make such a fantastic show in the vein of The Nevers and Carnival Row, but better.” - Buzzfeed Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: Abigail, apparently nothing more than a harmless, shallow, none too bright aristocratic Englishwoman, is actually a cunning, ruthless murderer. I don’t have sad tales to tell you. I’m not some tragic character from a story, lost between two worlds. I revel in who I am. What I am.” All Myths Are True: As well as the djinn in Egypt, there are also goblins and fae in Europe. The ancient Egyptian gods also possibly exist.