The Kingdom of Copper: A Novel

S. A. Chakraborty

Jan 2019 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass—"the best adult fantasy I’ve read since The Name of the Wind" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir)—conjuring a world where djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger and waters run deep with old magic; where blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom.

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 Daevabad—and quickly discovered she would need all her grifter instincts to survive there.

Now, with Daevabad entrenched in the dark aftermath of a devastating battle, Nahri must forge a new path for herself. 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 family—and 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 marid—the unpredictable water spirits—have 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.

Ratings and reviews

Wow. I loved this book! amazing characters, tenacious world building, and fierce heroines abound. not every book can make me actively angry when the protagonists are up to some shenanigans but this one did. extra points for the multicultural cast of characters, diverse world views that left me simmering and wanting for more...

Keep me hanging in the end hoping desperately for the next sequel. Not as fast paced as the first in the series but very entertaining just the same. I hope the next one come out soon l. Will not hesitate to preorder this time

This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The Author takes you to a place of magic & fantasy. I definitely recommend this book to teens & adults who love to read bout magic, fantasy & about different cultures and their faith. You will fall in love the characters and the scenery this book is set in. I did!

About the author

Shannon Chakraborty is the author of the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling Daevabad Trilogy. Her work has been translated into over a dozen language and nominated for the Hugo, Locus, World Fantasy, Crawford, and Astounding awards. You can find her online at www.sachakraborty.com or on Instagram and Twitter as @SAChakrabooks.