Wow, Deliverance is a cracker of a read. Saima Mir has excelled here and I think this is the best book in the series. Jia has success and power which comes with enemies who want to bring her down. She wants to legitimise her business and is promised help from powerful people if she does as they want. Deliverance is beautifully written, Jia remains passionate for the empowerment of women and stays true to her roots. The plot is well thought out with lots of intricate threads that I love. The descriptions of the women, their customs, traditions and values is eloquently done and very heartfelt. The story shows how easily social media can be manipulated and reflects the world today. There is a lot of suspense in the writing that just made me want to know more. Jia is more insightful and thoughtful here although still able to do what is needed to protect the women (and men) in her jirga.

Overall a great read I found hard to put down. I'd recommend this although say read the previous books first to know the characters from the start.

Saima Mir is an author who I feel should receive more acclaim and success. All of her books are so carefully written, full of wonderfully creative metaphors and descriptions. This is no exception, with a story full of emotion and elegance, it stands proud in a sea of macho thrillers as something proudly and profoundly different.
I hope this book is the catalyst for something different, both in terms of topics but more importantly with the recognition and success this series absolutely deserves.