Blood of the Levant by Abdullah Yousef (Book Recommendation)

As a Muslim reader and a fan of fantasy/science fiction, I am naturally drawn to novels such as Blood of the Levant. It's so refreshing to see a strong Muslim character as the main protagonist of the story, a hero with a tragic past who one can empathize with. As you read the tale, Omar's enemies will become your enemies, and Omar's successes will be something that you too will be able to celebrate. Aside from his enhanced strength, I found Omar's sheer determination, both as a boy and a mature adult to be one of the main draws of the story.

The visions that Omar has throughout the story are intriguing. So many questions are left unanswered at the end of the novel, which I am assuming will be addressed in the next book in the series!

Overall, Blood of the Levant presents an amazing story with writing that is absolutely stellar!! I wish there were more books like this when I was younger. I strongly recommend this novel for avid readers of historical fantasy, particularly Muslims.

You can preorder a special hardcover version of Blood of the Levant at Barnes & Noble.