This was an incredibly strong debut! The storytelling was beautiful with rich world building. I loved the desert setting and the inspiration of One Thousand and One Nights. It was very easy for me to visualize the world. There was a good balance of descriptions and action. I loved the inclusion of the Jinn and their magic. The pacing was a bit inconsistent, but that didn't bother me as much because this is a debut novel. I loved following Loulie, Qadir, and Mazen on their journey in this epic adventure, and I cannot wait for book 2! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.