A review by velvetreads_
Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Spice Road is the story of a sister longing to find her lost brother and bring him home. This is what this book is about in its essence. What ensues is an epic journey into the mesmerising dunes of the Spice Road, who offer mysticism, adventure and grave danger for our main heroine. 

I loved listening to the narration of this book, transporting me into the fantasy world of Qalia - and beyond - as we see Imani's great pathos to uncover what really happened to her brother. The book is infused with middle eastern themes and magical elements, that make the story much more interesting. 

The only sore point for me, sometimes the story seemed to drag a little bit more than it should, making me feel rather uninterested in the endgame. 

If you're a fan of We Hunt The Flame and Children of Blood and Bone, then this is one book you'd want to add to your TBR. 

Thank you to the publisher for granted me access to listen to the audio arc of this book.