The Kingdom of Copper
The Kingdom of Copper
by S.A. Chakraborty
5 out of 5Synopsis
Nahri’s life changed forever the moment she accidentally summoned Dara, a formidable, mysterious djinn, during one of her schemes. Whisked from her home in Cairo, she was thrust into the dazzling royal court of Daevabadand quickly discovered she would need all her grifter instincts to survive there.
Now, with Daevabad entrenched in the dark aftermath of the battle that saw Dara slain at Prince Ali’s hand, Nahri must forge a new path for herself, without the protection of the guardian who stole her heart or the counsel of the prince she considered a friend. But even as she embraces her heritage and the power it holds, she knows she’s been trapped in a gilded cage, watched by a king who rules from the throne that once belonged to her familyand one misstep will doom her tribe.
Meanwhile, Ali has been exiled for daring to defy his father. Hunted by assassins, adrift on the unforgiving copper sands of his ancestral land, he is forced to rely on the frightening abilities the maridthe unpredictable water spiritshave gifted him. But in doing so, he threatens to unearth a terrible secret his family has long kept buried.
And as a new century approaches and the djinn gather within Daevabad's towering brass walls for celebrations, a threat brews unseen in the desolate north. It’s a force that would bring a storm of fire straight to the city’s gates . . . and one that seeks the aid of a warrior trapped between worlds, torn between a violent duty he can never escape and a peace he fears he will never deserve.
Review
Nahri has discovered her heritage, and now has to survive the scheming city of Deavabad long enough to perhaps one day save it.
Ali and Dara were once her closest friends, but now they all find themselves on opposing sides.
I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book starts where City of Brass left off, so you can witness the aftermath of all that happened.
This is quickly followed by a five year jump, which I found a little jarring to start with, but it really benefited the story, bringing it straight back to the brewing action.
Nahri is now married to Muntadhir, the crown prince of Deavabad. It's a political arrangement, but not altogether unpleasant. It allows Nahri to pursue her dream of healing on a grander scale, especially when she discovers the ruins of a nahid hospital.
Ali has survived all the would-be assassins that have come after him in his exile, and he finds a surprisingly pleasant life in Bir Nabat. It's a harsh, but straight-forward place, where Ali's skill at finding and manipulating water makes him very popular.
As time passes, the favourite son of King Ghassan is pressured into returning to Deavabad. He has to decide whether he will stand up for what is right, or let the city destroy itself.
Dara is reluctantly brought back from death, to serve the Nahids again. He trains his soldiers, and plots alongside the devilish Ifrit, on how to take Deavabad by force. His loyalty and blind devotion to the Nahids is put to the test, as he is reluctant for further bloodshed.
I loved this story. It's a big book, but it flows along easily. There is so much intrigue, danger, and double-crossing amongst the Deava. Everything is on a knife's edge, and I had no idea how this will play out!
With how things were left at the end, I cannot wait for the third and final installment!
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