Reviews

The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

fflur_jones's review against another edition

5.0

The best book of the trilogy and a fitting end to an amazing series! The way Chakraborty narrates political alliances, betrayals and the descent of characters into tyranny is masterful!
I absolutely loved Nahri and Ali's friendship and how it develops in this book. Definitely my favourite part of the book - they were always so wholesome together.
I'm actually sad I've finished it, so that says a lot about how much I loved the series.

juliechonou's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

matthewbald1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

realisticreader1's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

beepatriz's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

For a book whose plot hinges on romance, its very chaste. Satisfying conclusion to the trilogy 

ayerose's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

_forestofpages's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The perfect ending to this incredible epic tale. I loved it all, literally everything. 

All the characters arcs complete and in such satisfying ways. And not to mention even the marid and shaffit got their dues. I was so surprised by Dara's ending and the alternate epilogue gave me such joy.

I love this trilogy.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia, Death, War, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Blood, Slavery, Murder, Death of parent, and Body horror

mindellah's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely loved this entire trilogy and I wish there more to continue to be lost in this intricate beautiful world.

jafinc's review against another edition

4.0

4.5

A fantastic conclusion to a fantastic series drenched in mythology and history that is rich and illustrious (and deserves more attention) driven by an intricate plot and a cast of characters that you alternate between wanting to protect and wanting to strangle.

Also, Zaynab fully deserves her own perspective/adventure.

tori_fink's review against another edition

5.0

Excellent series. Would highly recommend!!!