She’s immensely likeable with a real spark, but Daevabad is very different to Cairo and she’s regularly out of her depth. However, she’s also kind-hearted and overly trusting, wanting to believe in the best of everyone. Nahri is a strong character, a woman who knows how to stand up for herself and isn’t afraid to bend the rules to her own needs. The story is told from the perspective of three main characters – Nahri, Dara, and Alizayd. After all, they say you should be careful what you wish for. But unlike Cairo, this is a world that Nahri doesn’t know how to navigate – and with those on all sides trying to manipulate her, Nahri must decide what she really wants. Suddenly, Nahri finds herself swept into a world of magic and myth. That is, until she accidentally summons a djinn. She knows better than anyone that the demons she makes a living exorcising aren’t real. She reads palms, hosts exorcisms – and steals from unsuspecting nobles. In eighteenth century Cairo, Egypt, Nahri makes a living as a conwoman. SA Chakraborty’s debut novel, it skirts the border between YA and adult, easily accessible to younger readers but with the worldbuilding and depth of an adult novel. ‘The City of Brass’ is a fascinating Islamic-inspired fantasy packed with creative mythology and intriguing morally grey characters.
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