M.A. Guglielmo’s debut novel, Summoned, is a lively, fun book which should appeal to older YA readers (and adults wanting a light-hearted read). Daniel Goldstein, a Jewish gaming designer, is told by his grandmother’s ghost to summon a jinn to save the world from fallen angels. He ends up with an unlikely partner, Zahara—a supernatural party girl—who introduces him to her friend, Zaid. The three combine forces to battle the angels. The dialogue is zippy and laced with sarcasm. It was enjoyable to read a paranormal book with new-to-me Middle Eastern mythology.
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