A Master of Djinn: 1 (Dead Djinn Universe)

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Keystone Army: Abigail controls her army of djinn with the ring she wears, so once her hand wearing this is bitten off, the spell which controls them is broken and they break free, no longer working to fulfill her plan. Pincer ( Belinsk, after leaving the castle go to one of the houses and talk to the couple there, requires Douse and Cold Snap) (PM) It is a terrible thing, this politics of being perceived as respectable. To be forced to view your frailties through the eyes of others. A terrible thing.”

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So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, Al-Jahiz, Agent Fatma is called onto the case. Al-Jahiz transformed the world fifty years ago when he opened up the veil between the magical and mundane realms, before vanishing into the unknown. This murderer claims to be Al-Jahiz, returned to condemn the modern age for its social oppressions. His dangerous magical abilities instigate unrest in the streets of Cairo that threaten to spill over onto the global stage.

I did not expect to love the world building because of the steampunk element but it was simply amazing. The angels are kind of metallic creatures, there are boilerplate eunuchs too but other than that we have Ifrit and Djinn and Gods and other cool stuff that all comes together beautifully. I suppose I would have preferred the slower pace to continue, to allow breathing room for development of not just Fatma and Hadia’s partnership and friendship but also for a bit more of an exploration of the world and side stories and characters: Siwi and Zagros, and Ahmad’s transformation into crocodile god, and tenuous coexistence of Islam and “idolatry” (especially in the light of Fatma and Siri’s relationship), and the female thieves gang outside of a single scene. And give me more of Hadia besides “badass in hijab” with endless cousins.

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Action Girl: Fatma is a female Occult Detective with a ministry which investigates the supernatural who shows keen skill with magic or mundane weapons. Siti, her lover, is a good fighter as well, along with Haida, a young woman who's partnered with her.Collective Identity: "Al-Jahiz" is actually five people using illusion magic to Masquerade as the Unseen, led by Abigail Worthington.

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And I found it pretty hard to care for Fatma. She just wasn’t a very compelling protagonist, despite the swagger and supposed badassery. I kept feeling like I’m really observing her from the distance. And that focus on her suits gave it less of a swagger vibe, honestly, and more of a parody feel. Maybe it’s supposed to show that she’s grounded in reality, as she alluded to in the end, but it seemed a bit too superficial and distracting. Haida's seemingly inexhaustible supply of cousins, all of whom work for an industry that proves to be important or know a piece of information that turns out to be crucial. She's even able to get Siwa to open up about his gambling addiction because she claims a cousin of hers suffers from the same affliction.

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Lo mejor sin duda es la ambientación. Lo que rodea a nuestra protagonista. Los lugares, la tecnología, djinn y otros seres. Una aceptable lectura.

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Turns out, people liked it. The story. The main character. The worldbuilding. They really liked it. So much so, some asked the inevitable–“is there more?” Clark deftly explores colonialism and the history of Cairo with an immersive setting that acts as another character in this delightful combination of mystery, fantasy, and romance. Give this to alternate history enthusiasts and mystery readers who enjoy a dose of the magical. " - Booklist, starred reviewIf you’ve heard the reader’s praises for A Master of Djinn, you probably have heard about Clark’s world-building. The steampunk historical/alternate fantasy world that Clark has created in his Dead Djinn Universe felt superbly refreshing and immersive. There’s something about Clark’s accessible and well-written prose that made me feel like I was there in this mesmerizing alternate Cairo together with Fatma and the rest of the characters. The descriptions conjured vivid imagery; I could see the boilerplate eunuch, and I could almost taste the food and coffee that the characters were having. Born in New York and raised mostly in Houston, P. DJÈLÍ CLARK spent the formative years of his life in the homeland of his parents, Trinidad and Tobago. He is the author of the novel A... Read more Whether it’s short stories, novella, or a novel, Clark has proven that he’s more than capable of telling a great narrative at any length. A Master of Djinn is a novel filled with so much charm; intriguing characters, a well-paced narrative, and fascinating world-building are all here. This is definitely a great debut, and I’m looking forward to reading the next installment in this series Djinn can be permanently missed during a specific playthrough if not obtained soon enough, and are marked with the letters (PM). However, 13 of the the normally permanently missable Djinn are still available through the Endless Wall glitch, with the player being allowed to return to standard areas of the game afterwards (PM*). Plot, however, was problematic. While it initially seems to be a murder investigation, it turns out that a much larger game is afoot, one that ultimately (thematic spoiler) reminded me of a Scooby-Doo episode . At times, however, the story felt scattershot, too many asides that pulled focus away from plot. Halfway through, world politics were awkwardly inserted–perhaps as a way to up the tension–and it turns out now there's also goblins to contend with. Unfortunately, I ended up with more questions, having accepted the premise of the adjacent-world for the djinn. The short explanation didn’t square for me, but perhaps someone else will read it differently. “Folktales were collected and scoured for any practical use. Djinn were not native to the country, but there were other creatures–chief among them goblins… allowing [redacted] to rapidly grow in its magical and industrial expertise.”