A review by athenezadam
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

In The Empire of Gold, a vengeful leader has taken the djinn city of Daevabad, which a healer has escaped with the ring that is holding the world's magic and with a djinn prince whose water magic is becoming dangerous. The world building in this sequel is massive, each facet having its own backstory while still connected to the main storyline. Characters all shine as they face their challenges head on--magic, politics and resistance, and relationship dynamics. The world is so complex that it's unclear how the characters will attain their goals, but the story has a good resolution, addressing all aspects of the plot.