The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia

The Bruising of Qilwa

Naseem Jamnia

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

176 pages | first published 2022

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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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Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
emotional 51%
adventurous 41%
dark 39%
reflective 30%
tense 26%
challenging 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 10%
sad 9%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.89

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