The City Of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
The Daevabad Trilogy, Book 1
"The City of Brass" is a captivating fantasy novel set in 18th century Cairo, where Nahri, a young con artist with healing abilities, accidentally summons a powerful djinn warrior. As she is thrust into a world of magic and political intrigue, Nahri discovers her true heritage as a descendant of the djinn and becomes embroiled in a dangerous power struggle between two magical factions, the Daeva and the Nahids. With vivid world-building and complex characters, this book explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of wielding power.
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- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- Egyptian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 530-640
- Original Language
- English
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- 50th on The 50 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Esquire Magazine)
- 4009th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)
- Your 50 Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of The Past Decade(2011-2021) (NPR)