A review by gigireadswithkiki
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Because of the title my brain had CONVINCED me this book was fantasy so I definitely went into this book with some weird expectations, but this story blew me away. The intergenerational trauma, the DELICIOUSLY atmospheric setting, the vividly chaotic and messy characters, I was completely enthralled the whole time. The reflections on Indian emigrates to South Africa was fascinating and everything regarding the house was so, so, so compelling. My only gripe was that the pacing in the beginning was a little stilted and slow to start, but overall this was everything I wanted from A Study in Drowning so I HIGHLY recommend for people who were looking for more from Study in Drowning.