A review by alishav
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous emotional 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

4.5

I’ve had enough of men hurting me because they were upset.

The Daevabad Trilogy is a vivid fantasy with political intrigue, a unique magic system, and a memorable cast of characters all while being infused with Islamic mythology and ancient Middle East inspiration. Chakraborty uses an action-packed plot not only to give readers things like betrayals, power struggles, and complex character/relationship development, but also to explore societal and political problems like racism, discrimination, and colonization. Highly recommend this series (so far) for (epic) fantasy lovers!

I can’t wait to dive into Book #3 to see how this trilogy wraps up! Listening via audiobook helped me with pronunciation and the narrator is fantastic. I could, however, see myself rereading in another format to appreciate the intricacies of this world even more.

Also, Nahri is such a badass female main character. I love her!!