(Oct 5) This was a great read since I was looking for something a little lighter. I don’t want to say predictable because it wasn’t that, it was just that I didn’t have to think hard (which I needed at the moment), or get really emotional with it.
I think the author did a great job in describing the difference between our world and Caliban, which is the place the a jinn is from. It made it interesting to find out how things don’t really change there, there are no stars, no one has a name, and you don’t really fall in love.
I really liked “Jinn”, as he eventually becomes known, I liked seeing his personality, and see him struggle with things he is not accustomed to. Even though Viola is the main character and you definitly see her grow throughout the book, you also get to see growth from Jinn as well.
There wasn’t really anything that I can pinpoint that I didn’t like in this book. I loved the “art” talk throughout it, and even Aaron and Ollie aren’t unlikeable characters. Although with Aaron, every time he called Viola baby I wanted to punch him, hurl, and I got a creepy feeling.
I enjoyed the alternating chapters in the two main characters voices. I don’t know if this is becoming a trend or not but I believe this is the third or fourth book in the last two months that I’ve read that has done this.
And something subtle that I enjoyed was the fact that after chapter 3, the chapters stop saying “a jinn” and just say “Jinn”, it’s like even in the small details he’s recognizing himself with a name.
I definitly think this is a worthy read, an interesting take on fantasy. I liked seeing a genie story amongst all of the wolf/vampire/faery stories. Not (obviously) that I’m complaining about all those stories. I love them all. It was just a nice reprieve. I will be reading more from this author.
and now...my favourite part
People assume Invisible Girls are the types who get straight A’s and are on the debate team or something. But we aren’t. We want to be kissed and half undressed, before falling asleep next to someone we love, just like everyone else.
“No, Viola, please. It was a mistake. I was scared because...” He looks down. “Because I’m beginning to feel like I’m broken without you.”
“To be honest,” Jinn says as I step into the bathroom and let the shower water heat up, “I forgot to leave. I was just watching stars and then...it was morning.”
“The exciting life of a magical creature,” I tease. Jinn rolls his eyes.
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