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

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I was excited to read this book because the back blurb said it was Rebecca-esque, while also being set within a South Asian - South African family. While I found it was a page-turner, it wasn’t super evocative of any strong emotions for me.