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Violence
Some
Fantasy adventure violence; some deaths; danger throughout the quest
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Subtle romantic tension; nothing explicit
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The cost of stories and wishes; political intrigue in a dangerous royal court; identity questions for both protagonists
What this book is about
Loulie al-Nazari is a black market merchant who trades in magical relics — items left behind by jinn. The Sultan sends her on a quest with his enigmatic son Mazen: to find the lamp that holds the last jinn, which can grant wishes. The quest winds through a world of scheming royals, shapeshifting jinn, and stories within stories. Chelsea Abdullah's Arabian Nights-inspired fantasy debut is lush and atmospheric, built on the idea that every story has a cost — and that the most dangerous things in the world are the ones that still believe in magic.
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some fantasy violence
political scheming and danger
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