“Loved it. The book talks about the pressure and image that Arab women are often forced to represent. It gives a good glimpse into the reality of the many challenges that Arab women face. The author did a wonderful job of describing these challenges and just what is at risk when women go against what is expected of them. I really enjoyed the book. It was a quick and short read into the reality of Arab women.”

Mana
Review for Laila

“A thought-provoking look at a society that has eliminated aging. It’s in the 2090’s in Amman, Jordan. A golden pill can now stop or reverse the sign of aging. In this advanced society of bio and nano tech society now has to grapple with the moral implications of never being able to age and if allowing people to forge the pill and die naturally, is suicide and should be illegal. No one is allowed to have children to control population growth so as one passes their family inherits the right to birth a child and must decide who is bequeathed that honor. There’s reality TV that tracks impoverished people who reverse age back to their first day of life, the winner is granted millions to restart their life with a golden spoon in their mouths. People can now use their parents genetic material and clone their parents, carry them and raise them as their children. What does all this mean for family life and marriage and what kind of dreams can you have when you live forever?

Written by a controversial Jordanian author, this Arabic sci-fi tackles subjects like sharia law and how it’s applied in Jordan, freedom of choice with your body and an individuals obligation to society.”

Ellie
Review for Heaven on Earth

“A touching tribute to being a woman and being queer in the Middle East, specifically in Jordan. Loved every POV character and I really felt for all of them as they are going through their specific trials. One of the best books in translation I’ve read.”

Katie Bjornholt
Review for The Bride of Amman

“An imaginary world where human societies are divided by height rather than gender! Fadi used symbolism to convey complex ideas without using a ton of words, very thought-provoking and engaging. Fadi’s ingenuity in making us feel deeply for his characters while tackling such a taboo issue for lots of people in our society. But nothing equals that aha moment when you connect the dots… Fadi’s imagination goes way and beyond that he even created a whole new language for this imaginary world of his. Highly recommended”

Hani Yakan
Review for Ibra wa Kushtuban