Welcome to this week’s 5 Star Friday, where I spotlight one of the best books I’ve read recently! Today, I’m sharing a glowing review of The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty—a must-read fantasy novel that completely blew me away. If you’re searching for your next five-star favorite, this book deserves a top spot on your TBR. From unforgettable characters to a plot that kept me hooked from start to finish, The City of Brass is everything I love in a great read. Let’s dive into why this one earned a perfect rating.
Title: The City of Brass
By: S.A. Chakraborty
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 532
Release Date: November 14th, 2017
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tricks, sleights of hand, learned skills; a means to the delightful end of swindling Ottoman nobles.
But when Nahri accidentally summons an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior to her side during one of her cons, she’s forced to accept that the magical world she thought only existed in childhood stories is real. For the warrior tells her a new 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 hawks are not what they seem, lies Daevabad, the legendary city of brass, a city to which Nahri is irrevocably bound.
In that city, behind gilded brass walls laced with enchantments, behind the six gates of the six djinn tribes, old resentments are simmering. And when Nahri decides to enter this world, she 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 be careful what you wish for...
Review:
The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty is an absolute masterpiece of fantasy, blending rich world-building, intricate politics, and unforgettable characters into a spellbinding tale. From the very first page, I was completely immersed in the dazzling, dangerous world of Daevabad, and I never wanted to leave. The story is lush, vibrant, and filled with tension, magic, and emotion, making it impossible to put down. I already miss being in this world and can’t wait to dive into the next book—five stars without hesitation!
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