The Golem and the Jinni, written by Helene Wecker, is a mesmerizing gaslamp fantasy novel that combines Jewish and Arab folklore. Set in 19th-century New York, the story follows the unlikely friendship between a golem, created to be a wife, and a jinni, released from an ancient copper flask. As they navigate the immigrant communities of the city, they must confront their own identities and the forces that threaten their existence. With its lyrical prose and evocative storytelling, this book is a must-read for black friday gaslamp fantasy book lovers.
