Mirage by Somaiya Daud

Mirage (Mirage, #1)

by Somaiya Daud

The crown of Dihya had been stripped from me, my face changed, my body broken.
But I was not a slave and I was not a spare.

I was my mother's daughter, and I would survive and endure. I would find my way back home.


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Reviewed by Joséphine on

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October 18, 2018

My full book review is now up on Word Revel.

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September 21, 2018

Initial thoughts: Thanks to a long haul flight, I had the time and zero distractions to read Mirage cover to cover. I'm glad I took this one along — it was entertaining, character-driven but not overly complex. In that regard, it was good for me because I can't concentrate too intensely with my motion sickness. The plot wasn't the most original but coupled with the growth and interactions on the characters, it worked well. I also liked that Mirage is a fantasy novel inspired by Moroccan culture and mythology. That made the world building all the more interesting to me because that's a setting I've definitely not come across before. I definitely look forward to the sequel!

Note: I received an advanced reading copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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