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lorie336's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
A whole different vibe from the first book, this was depressing, political, gray characters, but we learn more about our three main perspectives. There is still adventure especially the last 100 pages, the author knows how to write an epic fantasy world.
I loved learning what happened to our characters and we are thrust 5 years into the future where Nahri discovers more about her past yet she is trapped in the royal walls while Prince Ali was exiled and no longer wishes to return to Daevabad, but something or someone may force him. Again this was unputdownable and again this author creates relatable characters, issues that matter, politics, and a beautiful landscape. I am looking forward to reading the third installment of this trilogy.
I loved learning what happened to our characters and we are thrust 5 years into the future where Nahri discovers more about her past yet she is trapped in the royal walls while Prince Ali was exiled and no longer wishes to return to Daevabad, but something or someone may force him. Again this was unputdownable and again this author creates relatable characters, issues that matter, politics, and a beautiful landscape. I am looking forward to reading the third installment of this trilogy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Fire/Fire injury
n_asyikin_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
5.0
The City of Brass was one of the best fantasy I've read, & The Kingdom of Copper cemented my view on this absorbing trilogy! In the sequel, the tense political games continued as both Nahri & Ali dealt with the increasing tyranny of Daevabad's ruler Ghassan. The matter was made more complicated as trust was lost between friends, siblings & family while lives were put on the edge.
With evocative & sensuous world-building, the story drew you in as a reader with detailed descriptions so vivid that you could almost feel them with the tips of your fingers. The action scenes were as thrilling as they were cinematic; some highlights includeNahri summoning a sandstorm to put out the fire when the Daevas were under attack during the Navasatem procession, & Ali controlling the water from the lake & atmosphere to help defeat unexpected enemies when Daevabad was under attack.
Aside from its captivating settings, you'd be just as invested in the emotional roller coaster the characters will put you through. Often limited by their perspectives, the issues rooted in prejudices would likely leave you cursing them for the lack of insights & humanity. But, it made the confrontation by those from the community made marginalised in this world, like Dr Subha's & Aqisa's unforgiving criticisms , some of the most satisfying I've read. The tyranny of Ghassan was matched by the coldness of Manizheh; where the former had an immediate impact to the storyline, the latter acted as an external source of danger that foreshadowed doom.
You'd also ache from the destruction & reconstruction of trust in familial, platonic & romantic relationships. You'd come to sympathise with them in one part, vilify them in the next. Mostly, you'd hope that they could look beyond their insecurities (caused not by each other, but common enemies) & be a better person. Because you've fallen for them & don't want (begged!) to come to hate their moral failings. Basically, Chakraborty brilliantly led the readers to fester on frustration & fear, heartaches for yearning, before moving you with acts of devotion & love. I think Ali's relationship with Muntadhir exemplified this perfectly. (Despite their complicated relationship, the Qahtani siblings are my favourite!)
I don't think I have sufficient words to rave over this book & series. Chakraborty's writing was effectively visceral to me that despite months after I read the 1st book, I still remember it clearly; I suspect Kingdom of Copper will be no different. I'm excited (& also fear) to read the final book of the trilogy!
If you're interested in incredible world-building with fascinating magical creatures rooted in North African & Asian myths set against political intrigue & intimate connections, the Daevabad series will give you the adventure you need!
With evocative & sensuous world-building, the story drew you in as a reader with detailed descriptions so vivid that you could almost feel them with the tips of your fingers. The action scenes were as thrilling as they were cinematic; some highlights include
Aside from its captivating settings, you'd be just as invested in the emotional roller coaster the characters will put you through. Often limited by their perspectives, the issues rooted in prejudices would likely leave you cursing them for the lack of insights & humanity. But, it made the confrontation by those from the community made marginalised in this world,
You'd also ache from the destruction & reconstruction of trust in familial, platonic & romantic relationships. You'd come to sympathise with them in one part, vilify them in the next. Mostly, you'd hope that they could look beyond their insecurities (caused not by each other, but common enemies) & be a better person. Because you've fallen for them & don't want (begged!) to come to hate their moral failings. Basically, Chakraborty brilliantly led the readers to fester on frustration & fear, heartaches for yearning, before moving you with acts of devotion & love. I think Ali's relationship with Muntadhir exemplified this perfectly. (Despite their complicated relationship, the Qahtani siblings are my favourite!)
I don't think I have sufficient words to rave over this book & series. Chakraborty's writing was effectively visceral to me that despite months after I read the 1st book, I still remember it clearly; I suspect Kingdom of Copper will be no different. I'm excited (& also fear) to read the final book of the trilogy!
If you're interested in incredible world-building with fascinating magical creatures rooted in North African & Asian myths set against political intrigue & intimate connections, the Daevabad series will give you the adventure you need!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Xenophobia
Moderate: Misogyny and Blood
Minor: Homophobia
tahsintries's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child death, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
annalisaely's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A bit slow in the middle, and some characters *cough* Dara *cough* are a little hard to listen to winge after a while, but overall I liked seeing the continuous world building and getting to know our characters more and seeing how what has happened to and around them has shaped them. It's definitely interesting to look at the question of how to stop racism when everybody hates everybody and all three groups have done horrible things whenever they have been in power. Usually in books these issues are simplified a lot, so it's nice to see S.A. Chakraborty really going in on them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Alcoholism, Genocide, Medical content, Grief, and Mass/school shootings