The extraordinary sequel to The Balloon Thief:
an epic journey into a world of shadows and trickery where the
stakes are even higher ...
After the epic battle of The Balloon Thief, Khadija,
Jacob and Darian are heroes. But then Khadija learns that her sister,
Talia, has been kidnapped and taken to the jinn realm of Al-Ghaib.

Khadija and Darian go to her rescue. But Darian is strangely changed
since the battle that cost him his heart. Khadija will need
all her wits about her if she's to outfox her sister's captor -
and perhaps, save the boy she loves . . . 



The fiery sequel to the celebrated YA fantasy romance
The Balloon Thief

A dual narrative split between Khadija’s magical
quest to rescue her sister, and Jacob’s embroilment in a
political mystery 

Full of ancient djinn, epic adventure and heartrending
romance 

Explores love, politics, equality and racism in a highly
original South Asian-inspired fantasy world



 

PRAISE FOR THE BALLOON THIEF: 

'An exhilarating adventure' OBSERVER

'Highly relevant yet utterly original' LAUREN
JAMES

'A thrilling fantasy' IRISH EXAMINER