The Amulet of Samarkand (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1)

Not since Artemis Fowl has a young adult fantasy gripped me with such a firm fist, and Artemis was a long time ago. I loved the juxtaposition of the modern and the mythic, there's an almost God-like disregard for commoners amongst the elite and it was refreshingly honest to see that here without any holds barred. Whilst the denouement held no reveal of the sort I was particularly hoping for, it was classy and worked to close the end of this story whilst setting up future instalments, which is always a good thing. more for me to read? yes, please!
Thank you, Mustafa, for the recommendation.