Denyse Devlin

We are introduced to characters who lead us on a journey to Oman, Iraq and Ireland. Instead of the things we usually think of when the middle east is mentioned, like oilfield, camels and billionaire sheiks. Instead, we find the huge, hot and windy Arabia of dunes and vast endless desert spaces. The air is filled with wadis and souks and spices along with spirits of the liquid sort, and, it seems, spirits. of the ethereal type, better known in this world as a Jinn. Prudence is one very interesting jinn. She fades in and out of view in a very cinematic and mysterious blue aura. She is both physical and spiritual, normal and mysterious. It all turns out to be very mysterious. It’s a ghost story, a love story, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. It is always unpredictable and has a simply amazing ending. It is a book that will stay with you long after you have finished the last page. It’s not my normal genre, but I really did enjoy this story… (mere)

I stumbled upon this book and had only intended on it being a light read; however, I found that this novel was so much more. It is a fairly peculiar story of a girl named Jude who is taken under the wing of her legal guardian, Oliver, after she is left without parents. Their extraordinary relationship experiences so many highs and lows and takes breathtaking turns. I can see how this book may not appeal to everyone, but I think Devlin is deserving of praise for having written such a lyrical novel.… (mere)