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laura111's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
bbkate's review against another edition
3.0
I’m just confused as to where we go from here. I really like the character of Ali, I never liked Dara. I do like the way it ended, that it seems this has been Nahri’s plan, which makes me excited to continue the series. I also like the older brother and Jamshid, I hope nothing changes there 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
leoliva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
anonymous_blobfish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
This book might be in the contest for my favourite book of the year (she says in April)!!
City of Brass is a Middle Eastern inspired high fantasy (yes yes yes!) that follows 2 main POVs: Ali – the ferociously devout crown prince of the djinn, and Nahri – the long lost daughter of the Nahids, famous djinn healers. Much of the story also focuses on Dara – a Daeva slave, forced to commit atrocities at the hands of humans for hundreds of years – and the part he plays upon returning to the city of Daevebad. Rich and complex, this story is about Nahri’s attempt to find her place amidst a centuries long power struggle, Dara journey to find out how he was freed, and Ali’s fight to find his path.
The undeniable powerhouse of this book was the world building, both the political/magic system, and the environment in which it was set. I felt like I could feel the heat from the desert the whole time I was reading this, when I wasn’t so caught up in the story that is! I can see where the story might feel slightly formulaic at times but I personally didn’t feel that way, so immersive did I find both characters and setting.
I took a gamble with this book before even starting it and purchased the rest of the series, something I have not done often the last few years, and boy am I glad I did! The ending is immense and explosive and ohmygodicannotbelievetheydidmelikethat!!! I have already started book 2 and cannot wait for my quiet weekend to sink my teeth into the rest of this series!!
City of Brass is a Middle Eastern inspired high fantasy (yes yes yes!) that follows 2 main POVs: Ali – the ferociously devout crown prince of the djinn, and Nahri – the long lost daughter of the Nahids, famous djinn healers. Much of the story also focuses on Dara – a Daeva slave, forced to commit atrocities at the hands of humans for hundreds of years – and the part he plays upon returning to the city of Daevebad. Rich and complex, this story is about Nahri’s attempt to find her place amidst a centuries long power struggle, Dara journey to find out how he was freed, and Ali’s fight to find his path.
The undeniable powerhouse of this book was the world building, both the political/magic system, and the environment in which it was set. I felt like I could feel the heat from the desert the whole time I was reading this, when I wasn’t so caught up in the story that is! I can see where the story might feel slightly formulaic at times but I personally didn’t feel that way, so immersive did I find both characters and setting.
I took a gamble with this book before even starting it and purchased the rest of the series, something I have not done often the last few years, and boy am I glad I did! The ending is immense and explosive and ohmygodicannotbelievetheydidmelikethat!!! I have already started book 2 and cannot wait for my quiet weekend to sink my teeth into the rest of this series!!
librarianmage's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
rouge_garance's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.75
hazans's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
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
5.0
PEAK FICTION (REAL)
martajsantos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Simplesmente incrível! Das melhores fantasias que já li do início ao fim 🤎
Com excelentes descrições do Egito e de várias culturas árabes, com personagens complexas, mentiras e muitas reviravoltas… A Cidade de Bronze é perfeita!!!!!!!!!!!
Com excelentes descrições do Egito e de várias culturas árabes, com personagens complexas, mentiras e muitas reviravoltas… A Cidade de Bronze é perfeita!!!!!!!!!!!
em16's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5