Reviews

The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty

tankisa's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? No

3.5

linhsreadinghour's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was a lot of fun! I loved being in a world inspired by Middle Eastern culture, it’s one of my favourite types of world. I will say though that the world building is rough - as in there’s so much that I couldn’t really wrap my head around it. I would feel quite confused and have to read supplementary text to understand the world more. 

I loved how descriptive Chakraborty’s writing it! Very easy to read and I can picture everything in my head!

I also listened to the audiobook. Soneela Nankani, as always, is fab. If she narrates, it’s an automatic listen! 

Some great twists and action in the book, I devoured it once I was more than half way. Looking forward to the rest of the series, I heard it’s better than book 2! 

akevaa's review against another edition

looking to pick up again at some point - very interesting but had to return to library before I could finish.

nickibreading's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.5

I’ve read enough fantasy in my life to be able to see the general trends and twists that come with them. Despite this, City of Brass was still a fascinating exploration of a land of djinn and daeva that I can’t wait to read more about. While maybe a little more juvenile than originally advertised (I would’ve ate this up at 16), this book still feels age appropriate and exciting. Also, I love you Dara <3 

katie240's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

bread4653's review against another edition

adventurous fast-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

3.75

devradevra's review against another edition

adventurous dark

2.0

lyfranka's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book :)

rachelheis's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring 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

absolutely adore this book. Reread and just as good as I remember

insane__brains's review against another edition

5.0

At the end:

Nahri: I don't wanna >:( (gets threatened w/ blackmail by king) >:'( fine. (She's fine [I think])

Ali: WATER? W H A T D O Y O U M E A N T H E M A R I D S A R E A LI V E. wait. i'm a mari- (gets exiled by king)

Dara: (?) *Nisreen reveals Dara's ring during epilogue* wai-

Though it was somewhat weird reading the scenes leading up to Dara's and Nahri's arrival into the city (cave scene), the result of the wait was well worth it.

4 1/2/5