What a fantastic fantasy debut. This book pulled out my heart and left me in a pool of my own anger, disbelief, and pure enjoyment. Rage, passion, and love are the core of this book. We follow Aicha and her loved ones and get to see how far she is willing to go for what she believes to be right. Rebel forces, family bonds, colonialism, and demons lurking in corners. Aicha will be a book that they talk about for years to come.
Aicha by Soraya Bouazzaoui, (List Price: $18.99, Orbit, 9780316582018, March 2026)
Reviewed by Mekhala, Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, FL