Review: Amir and the Jinn Princess

Book cover for Amir and the Jinn Princess

Review: Amir and the Jinn Princess

Book cover for Amir and the Jinn PrincessAmir and the Jinn Princess

Written by: M. T. Khan
Little, Brown and Company, 2024

ISBN: 9780759557970 (hardcover)
9780759558007 (EPUB)

$22.99 CAN (hardcover)
$12.99 CAN (EPUB)
304 pages

Ages: 9 to 12 years old

Review by: Hannah Weaver

 This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Amir, a 12-year-old boy who does not want to be heir to his family’s brick-making empire in Pakistan. He just wants to find his missing mother. When he meets Shamsa, a jinn princess, the two strike a deal: she will help him look for his mother in the jinn realm, and he will coach her through a series of challenges as she competes for the jinn throne. Soon, their worlds begin to collide in unexpected ways, and they must learn to trust each other while fighting for change in the face of corruption and greed. The fast-paced plot and climactic reveals keep the reader engaged while simultaneously dealing with the serious themes of familial obligation, grief, and vulnerability. There are no illustrations. This book is suitable for readers 9-12 years of age.