"Lyrical and magical, The Jinn Daughter captivates with its fierce imagination and its visceral prose. Hanna spins a folkloric tale of family bonds and the power that the dead hold over the living. An extraordinary novel that will linger long after the final page!"--Helene Wecker, author of The Golem and the Jinni "A beautiful, haunting homage to Middle Eastern folklore,The Jinn Daughter is a stirring tale of love, grief, and the depths we're willing to go to save our loved ones. Hanna's beautifully drawn, complex characters weave together a story that will find its way into your very bones and leave you wanting more."--Ehigbor Okosun, author of Forged by Blood "Hanna seamlessly weaves compelling and complex characters into a lush tapestry of Middle Eastern folklore, creating a tragic, haunting world that is as dark as it is beautiful." --Samantha Sotto Yambao, author of Before Ever After "A lush and mesmerizing story of motherhood and magic"--ELLE "A moving tale of mothers and daughters, magic and mysticism, love and death. The Jinn Daughter offers fresh storytelling, rich characters and food for thought."--Ms.
Magazine "Compelling. and its imagined world is vast and fascinating."--Washington Independent Review of Books "If you enjoy mythology and folklore, especially of a Middle Eastern variety, you will enjoy this story. It is full of strong female characters who know the importance of family and finding your purpose in a difficult world."--Seattle Book Review "[One of] 10 exciting books to read this summer . this vivid new mythological fantasy is . influenced by rich Middle Eastern mythology and storytelling."--Book Riot "Subtle but breathtaking.
" --Geek Girl Authority "Author Rania Hanna delivers on immersing the reader in all things Middle Eastern mythology, folklore, food, and customs. I loved learning about the afterlife, the beliefs, and the history - both magical and real - relayed by the characters. I was plunged into a world that's mystical and new." --A Well-Read Tart "A surprisingly emotional exploration of motherhood and grief" --Literary Quicksand "Enchanting . spellbinding . readers will feel like they have stumbled upon an ancient text of legends and wisdom. reminiscent of a mature and Middle Eastern Grimm Brothers tale. Ultimately, The Jinn Daughter will leave all who have the privilege to read it in a spellbound and wistful state of reflection.
"--The New Arab "A hauntingly inimitable debut. Bridging life and death with intimate relationships, grief, loss, hope, and love, Hanna's novel develops ominously from its first sentence."--Arab News "A captivating read. Lyrical language and descriptive world building make this a good recommendation for book discussion groups, and literary and fantasy readers."--Booklist "A moving, imaginative tale of magic, myth, life and death, and a mother's love"--Shelf Awareness "Lush . powerful . vibrant . provocative"--Foreword Reviews (starred).