Book Summary:
Imani is seventeen and one of the best fighters, destined to be perhaps the best Shield in generations. As such, she is sworn to kill every djinn and monster that crosses her path – no matter what.
Yet Imani can't run from her past. She can't pretend that her brother didn't disappear. Worse, he left in a situation that left his reputation in disgrace, leaving a stain on her family. When presented with the chance to bring her brother home and set things right, Imani doesn't hesitate, even if that means allowing a djinn to live.
My Review:
It's safe to say that I've been looking forward to reading Spice Road. It promised to be an Arabian-inspired fantasy with lots of great tropes (enemies to lovers, potential love triangles, etc.). Overall, I would say that it is a solid read – absolutely worth checking out.
Though it didn't quite live up to my expectations, I will blame Imani for that. For a gifted fighter, she sure doesn't act like it. Her decisions made me want to scream, which unfortunately did affect the relaxing nature of this read.
Still, I did enjoy the magical worlds, the djinni, and the exploration that came from a quest to find family. Likewise, the undertones in Spice Road make it even more compelling, so I appreciated all of that.
Highlights:
Mythology
Young Adult Fantasy
Arabian-inspired Fantasy
Djinni
Enemies to Loves Trope
Trigger Warnings:
Missing family
Prejudice
Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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