Praise for Nura and the Immortal Palace "With gorgeous, atmospheric writing, M.T. Khan tells a bold tale that challenges greed and inequality as the tough and clever Nura fights the odds from the mica mines of rural Pakistan to a realm of jinn and magic."--Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Widow and Zachary Ying series *"A strong purchase for any fantasy collection, but especially those wanting to feature culturally diverse stories."--School Library Journal, starred review
"Meticulous plotting and layered lore elevate Khan's debut, while Nura and Faisal's friendship grounds the high-stakes story about burgeoning labor consciousness."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Both startling and beautiful. Nura will win your heart in the first pages of this magical adventure with surprises at every turn."--J.C. Cervantes, best-selling author of The Storm Runner series
"M.T. Khan weaves a magical tale brimming with themes of friendship, family, and hope - interspersed with delicious foods and enthralling lore. Readers will root for brave Nura from the gripping beginning to the breathtaking conclusion. Action-packed, heartfelt, timeless!"--Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior and Winnie Zeng series
*"This action-packed story set in a Muslim community moves at a fast pace, with evocative writing that brings the fantasy world to life and lyrical imagery to describe emotions. An enthralling fantasy debut exploring exploitation by those in power."--Kirkus, starred review
"This high-stakes, immersive fantasy will be sure to stay with readers long after they finish it."--Booklist, starred review
"Beautifully imaginative and full of humor, heart, and characters to root for, Nura and the Immortal Palace is a grand adventure of a book."--Christina Li, author of Clues to the Universe
"Nura and the Immortal Palace is a debut that glimmers as captivatingly and intensely as the mica its protagonist mines. Every word is a thoughtfully selected gem, every scene gripping and intensely wrought. The result is an adventure that is dangerously beautiful and will make sure readers are both enchanted and excited for every page turn. M.T. Khan is a wordsmith to watch, and name to remember."--Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet