The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia

The Bruising of Qilwa

Naseem Jamnia

179 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
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In this intricate debut fantasy introducing a queernormative Persian-inspired world, a nonbinary refugee practitioner of blood magic discovers a strange disease that causes political rifts in their new homeland. Persian-American author Naseem Jamn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 970 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
emotional 53%
dark 43%
reflective 35%
adventurous 34%
tense 31%
challenging 27%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 39%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 29% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.88

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