Nayra and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata

Nayra and the Djinn

Iasmin Omar Ata

256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy graphic novel emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

In this coming-of-age graphic novel with a fantastical twist, Nayra Mansour, a Muslim American girl, is helped on her journey to selfhood by a djinn. Nothing is going right for Nayra Mansour. There's the constant pressure from her strict family, r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 47%
hopeful 39%
lighthearted 39%
adventurous 35%
inspiring 18%
informative 15%
mysterious 12%
funny 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
sad 5%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.62

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