Thanks to Viking for the advance copy of this book!

My last read of 2023 is THE DJINN WAITS A HUNDRED YEARS - and it is absolutely poetic and romantic, despite being labeled as historical fiction horror. Going back and forth between the past and present of the majestic Akbar Manzil grand estate, a generational story unfolds along the South African coastline. I loved the combination of love story, mystery & secret room with old diaries, and challenging family dynamics. The way everything came together through a slow burn, magical realism, and a bonechilling sequence of events was perfect. I think this will appeal to readers from many backgrounds - historical fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, and horror, to name a few.

Add this to your TBR if you enjoyed:
✨The horror and messed up family dynamics of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s MEXICAN GOTHIC
✨The poetry and romantic storyline of Isabel Cañas’ VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE
✨The haunted house vibes of Alix. E. Harrow’s THE STARLING HOUSE
✨The dual timeline and generational story of Chanel Cleeton’s NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA