A review by alwaysairie
The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia

mysterious 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? Yes

3.25

This novella was my first brand new read as I'm getting back into it and it was great for that purpose, I think it's a small intriguing read that's a good debut for the author and I'm very looking forward to reading more from them! The characters are very loveable and the dynamic especially between Faruz, Parviz, and Afsoneh is delightful.
It is basically a murder mystery with magic and disease as a focus. The story is nothing revolutionary and the resolution is quite predictable. This said it wasn't something displeasing! In fact, it gave a lot of space to be with Firuz which was a great character to follow throughout the story.
It will also  serve as a good representation for queer folks of Persian background, I'm very happy that this story exists for them
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