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A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
4.0
adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I enjoyed the setting and overall premise, even if the language was a bit too floral and I could see the twist from a mile away. 

The worldbuilding and characters redeemed this book for me - I want to hear more about Fatma's adventures. She's a very likeable character, and deals with the circumstances in a very realistic/relatable way. I'd also love to see more stories set in the steampunk version or Cairo depicted here; I adore a a steampunk setting that isn't England, and Clark didn't disappoint.