S. A. Chakraborty

Discover this spellbinding debut from S.A. Chakraborty. ‘An extravagant feast of a book – spicy and bloody, dizzyingly magical, and still, somehow, utterly believable’ Laini Taylor, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author

The City of Brass

"An extravagant feast of a book—spicy and bloody, dizzyingly magical, and still, somehow, utterly believable." –Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer Step into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. A. Chakraborty, an imaginative alchemy of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever and defiant young con artist with miraculous healing gifts. Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of eighteenth-century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trades she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, and a mysterious gift for healing—are all tricks, both the means to the delightful end of swindling Ottoman nobles and a reliable way to survive. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, to her side during one of her cons, she’s forced to reconsider her beliefs. For Dara tells Nahri an extraordinary tale: across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire and rivers where the mythical marid sleep, past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises and mountains where the circling birds of prey are more than what they seem, lies Daevabad, the legendary city of brass—a city to which Nahri is irrevocably bound. In Daevabad, within gilded brass walls laced with enchantments and behind the six gates of the six djinn tribes, old resentments run deep. And when Nahri decides to enter this world, her arrival threatens to ignite a war that has been simmering for centuries. Spurning Dara’s warning of the treachery surrounding her, she embarks on a hesitant friendship with Alizayd, an idealistic prince who dreams of revolutionizing his father’s corrupt regime. All too soon, Nahri learns that true power is fierce and brutal. That magic cannot shield her from the dangerous web of court politics. That even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences. After all, there is a reason they say to be careful what you wish for . . .

A Novel

Julie <3

Dara was stretched out beside her on one of the blankets, but they'd grown familiar enough that she could tell from the cadence of his breathing that he was also awake. She rolled over to face him, realizing that he'd spread his robe over her as she slept. 

Amira BEN

"No, it wasn't. I swear. However our friendship started, however I felt about your family.. ." Ali looked embarrassed. "It's been a dark few months. My time with you...it was a light."

Ali is clearly enamoured of her 😭 ain’t scared of a smart girl 🥹

Ali pried open another pistachio. "You should give her a chance, Dhiru. She's astonishingly smart. You should see how fast she learned to read and write; it's incredible. She's worlds brighter than you for sure," he added, ducking when Muntadhir threw a walnut at his head. “She can help you with your economic policies when you're king."

Ali 🥹 that’s making you even more attractive 😂

"I know nothing of women and their..." He fought an embarrassed heat... 

You and me both and believe me I tried😂😂

Souhaila

“Darayavahoush!” The daeva pulled himself onto the stage. “Darayavahoush e-Afshin is my name. Now get over here!” Nahri was certain she couldn’t have repeated that correctly even if she’d been paid,

Nahri scoffed. "By the Most High, you're so arrogant you can't even apologize properly."

He was built like a barrel, and at the age of two hundred, his hair had just started to go gray, silver spotting his black beard. It only made him more intimidating.

Isn't this the story of every colonized country?🙃

Indeed, when the Franks and Turks weren’t fighting over Egypt, the only thing they seemed to agree on was that the Egyptians couldn’t govern it themselves. God forbid. It’s not as though the Egyptians were the inheritors of a great civilization whose mighty monuments still littered the land. Oh, no. They were peasants, superstitious fools who ate too many beans.

First page, first paragraph and I have a really good feeling about this. 

fajr had already been called and anyone devout enough for public prayer—not that there were many in her neighborhood—was already ensconced in the small mosque at the end of the street.

Miles Ledger

Luke Harkness

A book that excelled in the final third

This was one of those books where you're reading it for 350/400 or so wondering where it's all going whilst learning a lot about the world, cultures and people. Then BAM - it all suddenly happens in the last 100-150 pages and you're brought right into the intrigue and you want to read the sequel. Very good book, though the slower pacing (not devoid of action, but lacked direction) at the start hampered it from being a 5*

I have tried over and over to read this book, and I have never finished it because of chronic mood reader tendencies. But! I finally sat down and committed and....

I don't think it will go down as one of my all-time favorites, however, I do acknowledge that this was very well-written. Especially for a debut!

The characters all had depth, the world was lush and vivid, and I found the pacing to be well thought out. And the politics! I have a weakness for political intrigue in books, and this definitely was very twisty with that aspect.

The one thing that kept this from being a full five stars was that the middle dragged a bit. It was like, once we finished our first objective, the story did not really have a direction for a little while. That fixed itself by the end, but it still affected my enjoyment.

Overall, if you want a fun story where you have no idea which side to take and who to trust, I would recommend this book. I really enjoyed it :)

Emily B

4.0 STARS:

I. Finally. Finished. THIS. BOOK!

I have tried over and over to read this book, and I have never finished it because of chronic mood reader tendencies. But! I finally sat down and committed and....

It was good!

I don't think it will go down as one of my all-time favorites, however, I do acknowledge that this was very well-written. Especially for a debut!

The characters all had depth, the world was lush and vivid, and I found the pacing to be well thought out. And the politics! I have a weakness for political intrigue in books, and this definitely was very twisty with that aspect.

The one thing that kept this from being a full five stars was that the middle dragged a bit. It was like, once we finished our first objective, the story did not really have a direction for a little while. That fixed itself by the end, but it still affected my enjoyment.

Overall, if you want a fun story where you have no idea which side to take and who to trust, I would recommend this book. I really enjoyed it :)

I opened my review in 2018 with “this is not your grandma’s version of Aladdin” and honestly I pretty much stand by that statement! As before, I 

 fell in love with Nahri — her wit and humor, her pragmatism, her open-heartedness. I also still adored Dara, despite myself. He has a lot of problems & the prejudice is really, REALLY awful but he actually does try to grow past it and that is something. Nahri & Dara’s thief-turned-princess/bodyguard romance was just lovely. The slow burn was well executed & their struggles felt real. Also, y’all know I LOVE a good bloodthirsty political plot and this one delivered, most of the time!

The bad: I found myself even more frustrated than I thought I’d be with Ali. His chapters had been screaming, and not in a good way. 

Also, I have VERY VERY HIGH STANDARDS for authors who include south Asian mythology into their world building and this…most definitely did not clear the bar for me. 

, struggled with some of the religious overtones this time around. But if that’s something that speaks to you, you’ll definitely love the world-building!

Sharanya Sharma

I opened my review in 2018 with “this is not your grandma’s version of Aladdin” and honestly I pretty much stand by that statement! As before, I completely fell in love with Nahri — her wit and humor, her pragmatism, her open-heartedness. I also still adored Dara, despite myself. He has a lot of problems & the prejudice is really, REALLY awful but he actually does try to grow past it and that is something. Nahri & Dara’s thief-turned-princess/bodyguard romance was just lovely. The slow burn was well executed & their struggles felt real. Also, y’all know I LOVE a good bloodthirsty political plot and this one delivered, most of the time!

The bad: I found myself even more frustrated than I thought I’d be with Ali. His chapters had been screaming, and not in a good way. 

Also, I have VERY VERY HIGH STANDARDS for authors who include south Asian mythology into their world building and this…most definitely did not clear the bar for me. 

Also, I, personally, struggled with some of the religious overtones this time around. But if that’s something that speaks to you, you’ll definitely love the world-building!

Finally got around to reading this and the hype I heard about this book did not disappoint. Beautifully built world, rich in cultural history with characters that I was instantly drawn to. They are also flawed and complex, their choices and mistakes done with the best of intentions with terrible consequences. This was well written and very well paced. So easy to read because I was drawn into the story so quickly. Loved the twist at the end and I cannot wait to see how the series continues. 

Katie Allard

Such an interesting world and loved the descriptions of everything. Mixed with real world aspects, language, and culture of the Middle East, I’m so grateful I got to experience this book! Will definitely be continuing the series. 

Liv N.

"A brilliantly imagined historical fantasy in which a young con artist in eighteenth century Cairo discovers she's the last descendant of a powerful family of djinn healers. With the help of an outcast immortal warrior and a rebellious prince, she must claim her magical birthright in order to prevent a war that threatens to destroy the entire djinn kingdom. Perfect for fans of The Grace of Kings, The Golem and the Jinni, and The Queen of the Tearling"--

Ok, so this one had been sitting on my digital shelf for so long I had almost forgotten all about it until I randomly decided to pick it up in the summer. Oh, the joys of mood reading... I was actually really excited about a 

 since it seems to be a setting I usually enjoy but, I'll admit, some of the reviews I'd read mentioning heavy politics had me worried for a minute. Seems I worried for nothing though, because I ended up liking this one a lot!

Everything about this book was fascinating: the plot, the setting, the characters, the writing...

 I also started listening to the audiobook because I couldn't bear to tear myself away from it while walking or doing chores. That's quite rare for me, so it was an excellent sign. The way it was all woven together actually felt new and refreshing, even though it builds on several common tropes and mythology. Still, it never feels that way, certainly thanks to the

 and I'll admit to getting lost at times (and I'm still not sure about a few things), but 

 and the relations between different social groups in Daevabad. I decided to just roll with it and enjoy the ride, which proved to be the winning choice as otherwise I would have ended up too confused to appreciate the settings and the relationships between the characters. Speaking of which, the 

characters were one of the things I liked the most

 here: morally grey, flawed and with plenty of secrets to hide... just what we like to read about! I will admit to 

rolling my eyes a bit when a love triangle reared its head

, especially since I definitely wasn't a fan of one of the pairings.

, which felt very uneven. After a great start, things sort of dragged along for a while and then exploded again towards the end. While the emotions stirred up by the end were plenty and made up for the slight boredom in the middle, it still felt unbalanced. Still, 

 and definitely hope to pick up the second book in the trilogy in the New Year!

I received an advanced review copy of this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.

Beatrice

Ok, so this one had been sitting on my digital shelf for so long I had almost forgotten all about it until I randomly decided to pick it up in the summer. Oh, the joys of mood reading... I was actually really excited about a Middle Eastern fantasy since it seems to be a setting I usually enjoy but, I'll admit, some of the reviews I'd read mentioning heavy politics had me worried for a minute. Seems I worried for nothing though, because I ended up liking this one a lot!


Everything about this book was fascinating: the plot, the setting, the characters, the writing... I also started listening to the audiobook because I couldn't bear to tear myself away from it while walking or doing chores. That's quite rare for me, so it was an excellent sign. The way it was all woven together actually felt new and refreshing, even though it builds on several common tropes and mythology. Still, it never feels that way, certainly thanks to the author's amazing writing.


The worldbuilding was a bit intricate and I'll admit to getting lost at times (and I'm still not sure about a few things), but I did like the focus on the politics and the relations between different social groups in Daevabad. I decided to just roll with it and enjoy the ride, which proved to be the winning choice as otherwise I would have ended up too confused to appreciate the settings and the relationships between the characters. Speaking of which, the characters were one of the things I liked the most here: morally grey, flawed and with plenty of secrets to hide... just what we like to read about! I will admit to rolling my eyes a bit when a love triangle reared its head, especially since I definitely wasn't a fan of one of the pairings.


Now, I did have some issues with the pace, which felt very uneven. After a great start, things sort of dragged along for a while and then exploded again towards the end. While the emotions stirred up by the end were plenty and made up for the slight boredom in the middle, it still felt unbalanced. Still, I had a great time with this and definitely hope to pick up the second book in the trilogy in the New Year!

I received an advanced review copy of this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.

Nessa Luna

Hmm, I thought I would love this more. But I found it kind of long and tedious. I really enjoyed the audiobook though, so if I'm going to continue the series I will probably go the audiobook way. I loved the mythology and the way Daevabad was described but the characters didn't interest me too much, unfortunately.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal | Vulture | The Verge | SYFYWire *Finalist for the World Fantasy Award: Best Novel *Nominated for the Locus Award: Best First Novel *Finalist for the British Fantasy Award: Best Newcomer Step into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. A. Chakraborty perfect for fans of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever and defiant young con artist with miraculous healing gifts. Featuring a stepback and extra content including a bonus scene and an excerpt from The Kingdom of Copper. On the streets of eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri is a con woman of unsurpassed skill. She makes her living swindling Ottoman nobles, hoping to one day earn enough to change her fortunes. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, during one of her cons, she learns that even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences. Forced to flee Cairo, Dara and Nahri journey together across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire and rivers where the mythical marid sleep, past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises and mountains where the circling birds of prey are more than what they seem, to Daevabad, the legendary city of brass. It’s a city steeped in magic and fire, where blood can be as dangerous as any spell; a city where old resentments run deep and the royal court rules with a tenuous grip; a city to which Nahri is irrevocably bound—and where her very presence threatens to ignite a war that has been simmering for centuries.

Quydasha Allen 

This is the kind of fantasy that makes you fall in love with reading all over again

Alissa 

Prashanth Srivatsa

An enthralling book, brimming with Middle-eastern and North African folklore, and excellent characters. Enough to rush me to pick up the sequel.

Discover this spellbinding debut from S.A. Chakraborty. 'An extravagant feast of a book - spicy and bloody, dizzyingly magical, and still, somehow, utterly believable' Laini Taylor, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Among the bustling markets of eighteenth century Cairo, the city's outcasts eke out a living swindling rich Ottoman nobles and foreign invaders alike. But alongside this new world the old stories linger. Tales of djinn and spirits. Of cities hidden among the swirling sands of the desert, full of enchantment, desire and riches. Where magic pours down every street, hanging in the air like dust. Many wish their lives could be filled with such wonder, but not Nahri. She knows the trades she uses to get by are just tricks and sleights of hand: there's nothing magical about them. She only wishes to one day leave Cairo, but as the saying goes... Be careful what you wish for.

dija

I liked the characters, i liked the plot but it was SO UNNECESSARILY LONG.

And truth be told i didnt like the end or how it was led to it.

Honestly I was wary of how islamic culture would be represented. But omg was this the most accurate reprensentation I’ve ever read in fantasy ? Yes it is and I am so glad I have finally read it and so happy to see such a great fantasy book featuring a culture I am familiar with.

It was immersive, the characters were memorable, the dialogues very accurate and I was so pleased to see this. Now let’s get into the review itself.

of the plot. It all started at Cairo. We follow a girl who defines herself as a thief and scam artist. Until one day she finds a girl possessed in Cairo after singing an old song summoning a warrior djinn. To make it short but later we find out everything is more complicated than that. We enter a world of political intrigues and complicated family heritage.

Second, I loved most of the characters. Especially Ali. He has all my heart. I love him. I am his 

It’s dual POV and both POVs were interesting to follow. Both of them had their own importance.

. Well, technically it’s heavily inspired by “arab” folklore (yeah i quoted arab because it’s more complicated than that, i want to refer to all the arab speaking cultures but they’re not all necessary arab). Then we can’t say there aren’t much worldbuilding. But the way the story is thought out and how the author so cleverly delivers a story with djinns, the society she describes, the culture, the atmosphere. Eveyrthing was well highlighted.

Overall, I’m going to conclude this review by saying that I am 

I am excited about the future developments. 

Honestly I was wary of how islamic culture would be represented. But omg was this the most accurate reprensentation I’ve ever read in fantasy ? Yes it is and I am so glad I have finally read it and so happy to see such a great fantasy book featuring a culture I am familiar with.

It was immersive, the characters were memorable, the dialogues very accurate and I was so pleased to see this. Now let’s get into the review itself.

I am not going far into the introduction of the plot. It all started at Cairo. We follow a girl who defines herself as a thief and scam artist. Until one day she finds a girl possessed in Cairo after singing an old song summoning a warrior djinn. To make it short but later we find out everything is more complicated than that. We enter a world of political intrigues and complicated family heritage.

First, I appreciated the writing and everything felt immersive to me.

Second, I loved most of the characters. Especially Ali. He has all my heart. I love him. I am his biggest fan lmao.

It’s dual POV and both POVs were interesting to follow. Both of them had their own importance.

As for the worldbuilding. Well, technically it’s heavily inspired by “arab” folklore (yeah i quoted arab because it’s more complicated than that, i want to refer to all the arab speaking cultures but they’re not all necessary arab). Then we can’t say there aren’t much worldbuilding. But the way the story is thought out and how the author so cleverly delivers a story with djinns, the society she describes, the culture, the atmosphere. Eveyrthing was well highlighted.

Overall, I’m going to conclude this review by saying that I am obsessed 😂. I am excited about the future developments. 

Jantien 

I’m not sure about this series. Initially I was excited about the aspect of islam, but actually I don’t know how I feel about combining it with fantasy. For me it’s really difficult to extinguish reality from fiction.

tina

2.5 stars
my god this book was a struggle to finish. i think if it were easy for me to dnf books, i would’ve dnf’ed this before i even made it halfway through. the city of brass focuses mainly on worldbuilding and political intrigue, and while i do love those two, i found it so difficult to care about the story because of how dry and underdeveloped the characters were. it was a struggle to read about them because i didn’t rly understand what their motivations were and it just felt like they were being dragged by the plot throughout the entire book. i wanted to like it so much because it’s based off on arabic mythology which i found very interesting, but it rly was just not an enjoyable read for me.

Janice Hopper

It was fine. Nice fantasy with elements of middle eastern/arabic creatures and myths.

I would probably have liked it better if the pandemic weren't messing with my brains.

Pooja Mahesh

Holy. Heck. What an intricately delightful world with charming characters who have made me feel just about every feeling. I absolutely cannot wait to devour the next book in the trilogy, thank the heavens this series is already out and complete.
Have I given the book five stars in the adrenaline rush of having just finished it? Absolutely, what a riveting ending.

Jamal Jones 

Amina Madadi (ⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ)

Djinns, Ifrits, Marids in a mesmerizing oriental decor, but this is no Aladin story, the characters have flaws, they cheat, the lie and they betray.
This book will grip you, it will take you through its twists and turns, the start is a bit slow but then things start to build up and alliances with the book characters to form. You'll find yourself picking up the next opus as this one leaves you hungry for more..
Careful what you wish for..

Magnus Dahl

Kirsten Simkiss

This is honestly more like 4.5 star read for me. I decided to go with the full five for the express purpose of nudging the average rating closer to my ideal score from the 4.1 stars it currently sits at as I write this review.

The City of Brass was a lot of fun to read. The world is lush and beautiful and full of so much detail it's sometimes hard to wrap your head around. It's so interesting to picture cities of daeva/djinni tucked away in hidden magical realms of the world - not to mention their counterparts of the other elements. Truly, you could read history books about this fictional world and always find new things to learn with all that seems hidden away from mankind. I feel like there were almost too many details, if I'm being honest. It was all so rich and colorful, but I honestly felt a little overwhelmed at times by all of it. Almost like Nahri was! 

Speaking of Nahri...

Nahri, in all honesty, is the best. She's sharp, she's sarcastic, and she's real. She reacts in a way that you can picture a real person reacting to the insane world and the insane troubles she finds herself wrapped up in. The other characters are decent, but I didn't love any of them nearly as much as I loved Nahri. I feel like she got a little engulfed by the plot, honestly, so I'm hoping she goes back to her thieving, street-smart ways in the next book. Once she takes on the persona of Banu Nahri, she seems to have to wholly become that person and the energy I liked so much about her faded away somewhat. Still, when she's unapologetically her, she's SO unapologetically her and I love it.

Also a great character? Jamshid. He's only really a side character, but to be honest he's just nice. THE WHOLE BOOK. He's nice and loyal and good to everyone. He literally does nothing unkind to anyone the whole book. For that reason, I really want to see more of him going forward - which I'm hopeful for after that ending.

Dara, Ali, and the litany of other recurring side characters were all right for the most part. I didn't care for Ali much as I've never been a particularly religious person and his religious fervor annoyed me. Holier than thou with a temper is never a good combo. There were many times when I wanted to punch Ali in the face. Dara was more tolerable in a way, although I really didn't entirely like his relationship with Nahri if we're talking romance. On his own, as a character, I thought he was really interesting. I love a good haunted soul type character. Haunted warriors can make great characters because they're at a low point, meaning they have a lot of room to grow and change. But as a love interest, he was controlling and a little manipulative. I get sexual attraction since he was stated a few times to be a very handsome, muscular guy, but there wasn't a whole lot else to love about him from my perspective. Seriously, he spent most of the book lying to Nahri about little things and got pissy every time she did anything that didn't fit his very strict Daeva code of "The Right Way To Do Things."

And it may not have been outright stated, but I'd bet all my worldly goods that the emir is in love with his bff, Jamshid. Just saying. For posterity I guess. I know there's a second book so I'm hoping my theory will be proven in later volumes.

I really enjoyed the plot, actually. I saw almost all the plot twists coming from a mile away, though the end result with Ali wasn't quite what I had anticipated. I think the beginning was a little slow in getting there. It felt like a whole lot of plot was crammed into the second half of the book, but I still enjoyed reading both halves regardless. I'm definitely interested in seeing where the series goes from here.

I had a lot of fun reading a book that wasn't built around a Judeo-Christian world. It seems like the fiction industry, at least in America, is flooded with books like that. It was really interesting to read one based off of the Muslim faith. If you're looking for a book that glorifies the Muslim religion, this isn't going to be that book for you. It's definitely looking more like a political drama. I glanced at a few reviews and this was a complaint I saw repeated. I'm just saying it was really cool to read something where the default wasn't Christian. It isn't the focus of the book, to be honest, but it's a nice change.

This book does describe violence, slavery, racism (in a sense), and other somewhat sensitive topics that might upset people. For that reason, I do think this is a book aimed at adults but I think an intelligent young adult reader would enjoy it just the same. It's not as violent as say Game of Thrones is if you need something to compare it to, but it's definitely not as cuddly as a Percy Jackson book.

Cheri McElroy

Rich in middle eastern culture and mythology, The City of Brass is a slow-burn fantasy of the type I really enjoy. The political intrigue in this book is complex. The decisions many characters make out of prejudice make me want to smack some of them, but it kept the tension and interest high. The main character, Nahri, was not a strong character in the beginning. She didn't make many moves or decisions and seemed to be driven around by the story. By the end of the book I saw some great growth in her~and in the character of Ali~that make me excited to read the next book in the series.

Sven Test

I’m kind of obsessed with the magical system in this world. I really liked all the adventures. And I’m seriously hoping Nahri ends up with Dara!!! I have high hopes for this!

Elisa Bieg

This book!!

This book is so much more awesome than I expected.

The world is detailed and immersive, the characters well-rounded and three-dimensional. The story develops organically, with perfect pacing, and yet it is never predictable, boring, or lagging. 

There are a lot of terms to look up if you are unfamiliar with north-African and Arabian weapons, clothing, deities, etc; but it is completely worth it to give you a full picture of the rich world the author paints so smoothly, creating something magical, alive, and burning bright, better than anything I could have imagined, even being fascinated with the world of 1001 Nights since childhood. It’s rich and inviting and irresistible, but also mysterious, as well as replete with racial tension and old rancor.

The story starts out intriguing and then gradually ropes you in, deeper and deeper into a magical, exciting and emotional adventure. It becomes addictive and impossible to put down, and even though I usually read multiple books at once, here I found myself reading the book AND listening to the audiobook when I couldn’t read the book, leaving all other books aside until done. 

The only slightly negative observation I can make is that the language is occasionally slightly anachronistic, but it isn’t such a jarring detail that it pulls you out of the story, and it’s mostly with Nahri, who grew up in the human world. 

Otherwise, this is excellent and I’m giving it a fully deserved 4 1/2 STARS, and anxiously waiting for its sequel!

***Edited after 2nd read, February 2019********
Fuck it, I’m giving this 5 STARS! 
I have just finished a reread only a few months after reading it the first time, and I love it even more. What an incredible book! 
I can’t wait to get my copy of Kingdom of Copper!!!

Pamela Fitzhugh 

Wow, this book was just wow. I found out about it through TikTok and wanted to get into more adult fantasy and was this a good start. Some might place it more young adult, but it’s in the adult section so I’m putting it in adult. The writing is beautiful AND the world building is so real it’s crazy. The author is able to create ideas and mix culture into this fantasy story. It obviously takes a little bit to get into just like any fantasy because of world building but once you get into it. Wow. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants an easy but in depth read.

The City of Brass

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