I really wanted to LOVE this book- the cover is gorgeous and a different take on Arabian nights sounded sooo good. But to be honest I spent 3/4 of the book confused. By the time things were xplained enough to understand what was happening, the book was over. 
I did like the perspectives of mazen and loulie. Aisha was annoying, but I understand why we needed her perspective. But I think a lot of why I was confused was becasue we needed qadirs perspective. 

Overall it needed up being ok, there was good adventure, side quests, and interesting side characters.