Jun 27, 2016booksphinx rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A book that combines hackers, magic, romance, evil, good and "neutral" characters and dreams. A lot of my favourite elements there, so I had to pick this up.
It's quite a hefty looking book, but don't let that put you off. G. Willow Wilson starts with a classic boy meets girl, boy loses girl tale, set in a Middle East police state... then flips into hyperdrive with information that our protagonist is not only a hacker, but is now on the run from the head of state security or - "The Hand".
To aid him in his journey, the boy (Alif) has to call on some allies - not all from the rational world. Welcome to a world of Jinn, demons and holy men, steeped in folklore and excitement that keeps you guessing until the very end.
I'll be looking out for more of her books!
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Alif the Unseen