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A review by reading_rita
The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
4.25
I've finally read the third and final book in the Daevabad Trilogy, "The Empire of Gold." This feels like such an achievement, as these were hefty books (or the equivalent in audio format) 😂.
This series presents a unique and intricately built world, teeming with djinn, daevas, magic, faith, and "deadly politics." Despite the terrible things Nahri, Ali, and Dara might have to do, you can't help but root for them. Just when you think you know what will happen next, the plot takes a completely different direction, continually surprising you!
I'm so glad I got to immerse myself in this world, and the resolution was quite satisfying. However, I found the pace of this book a bit too fast and chaotic at times, making it hard to keep up with everything going on.
I'd recommend this trilogy to readers who enjoy fast-paced fantasy books set in worlds beyond the familiar Western ones, those who want to explore Middle Eastern folklore-based fantasy, and those who appreciate great character arcs and strong female protagonists.
Even though I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first two, the series overall remains a solid 4.5/5 for me.
I'll probably be thinking about this book and its world for a while, so I'd say it's a big win.
This series presents a unique and intricately built world, teeming with djinn, daevas, magic, faith, and "deadly politics." Despite the terrible things Nahri, Ali, and Dara might have to do, you can't help but root for them. Just when you think you know what will happen next, the plot takes a completely different direction, continually surprising you!
I'm so glad I got to immerse myself in this world, and the resolution was quite satisfying. However, I found the pace of this book a bit too fast and chaotic at times, making it hard to keep up with everything going on.
I'd recommend this trilogy to readers who enjoy fast-paced fantasy books set in worlds beyond the familiar Western ones, those who want to explore Middle Eastern folklore-based fantasy, and those who appreciate great character arcs and strong female protagonists.
Even though I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first two, the series overall remains a solid 4.5/5 for me.
I'll probably be thinking about this book and its world for a while, so I'd say it's a big win.