**You can see this full review and more at Book Briefs: https://bookbriefs.net**Mirage is the first book in a series by the same name by Somaiya Daud. Mirage is a young adult fantasy/ sci fi series about a world that is actually the moon of another planet, called Andal. I loved the set up. Immediately it had a star wars type vibe, but the comparison does not go very far. Because Mirage is a masterpiece all of its' own. Somaiya Daud did such a fantastic job weaving this story! I am seriously still mesmerized by it.

As I said before, Mirage is set on a moon world, called Cadiz. Here we meet Amani, who is kidnapped and taken to the planet Andal, where she is forced to train to become the princess' Body Double. I was completely swept up in this story, and a large part of that was due to the intricate world building. Cadiz is heavily Moroccan inspired and Somaiya Daud really did a fantastic job creating this vast world. She immediately sucked me in and held me captive for the entire novel. By the end, I was practically begging for more!

There is also a really interesting romance developing in Mirage between Amani and Idris caught me right from he very start. (Idris the the princess' betrothed. scandalous!)  It was a bit rushed and a bit predictable but I loved it nonetheless. Mirage is a character building journey for Amani. I loved watching her develop into the young lady she was at the end of the book. And I know she is going to be even more kick butt in the next installment. The rebellious under current is a very strong theme brewing throughout. I cannot wait to see where this duology takes us and I cannot wait to see how it concludes. Honestly, I loved Mirage so much that I am kind of bummed it is only going to be a duology. I am not ready to say goodbye to these characters and this world yet. 

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