lady_grey_with_honey 's review for:

Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

5.0

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This is easily one of the most amazing graphic novels I've ever read and will be in my Top 10 for the year! The setting is modern day Cairo, but the fantasy element is that wishes exist in this society (i.e., a genie in a bottle). They come in different classes and price points (you get what you pay for), are highly regulated, and the history of their discovery is tied to colonialism. We are following 3 characters, experiencing significant challenges in their lives, who get their hands on a first class wish and are trying to figure out what exactly to wish for. The artwork was incredible, the emotion in the story was palpable, and the way this was translated for English readers was perfection. I can't recommend it highly enough!