I was immediately drawn to this book for its Middle Eastern-inspired themes and Kuwaiti authorship. While I didn’t have high expectations, I was intrigued by its rarity. Here’s my take:

•Strong start with an immersive atmosphere and well-laid character foundations.

•Despite featuring adults, it had major YA vibes-something to note if that’s not your style.

•The magic system felt too vague for my liking.

•Characters were decent but not particularly memorable-Aicha stood out the most.

•Loved seeing Arabic words, but some key terms lacked translation, which could be confusing.

•Fast-paced, yet somehow still felt a bit dull.

Overall, it was a fun read but not deeply gripping.