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a_chickletz's review against another edition
5.0
This book knocked book one out of the park?! (I mean, I rated book 1 one less star than this one, but still). I wish I could scream and cry over how much this book kept me going.
This series is everything I ever wanted. Book two is basically what I wanted in The Last Jedi, but I was denied. Basically, without spoilers, Nahri is my Rey, Ali is my Finn, and Dara is my Kylo Ren. If S.A. Chakraborty keeps with the same type of storytelling that she has set up, she has turned Dara into a fantastic villain and one who is so far gone that there is fucking no way Nahri in her right mind would accept him back in her life. The guy is a racist, genocidal, flawed djinn and I hope she drops more ceilings on him in the future.
I honestly had no idea where this book was going but man, there was some twists and turns that had me glued to every page. The character development and the story ramped up so fucking high that I felt as if I was on an endless rollercoaster of fun.
I don't want this series to end, and it's a shame book three will be the last one. But let me tell you, if Dara and Nahri end up together this book will go in the gutter. All three books will end up in the gutter. Ali is a far better choice and if she doesn't end up with him, girl is strong enough to fucking dominate every male who stands in her way and swindle them for every bit of coin.
Read this series. You won't regret it.
This series is everything I ever wanted. Book two is basically what I wanted in The Last Jedi, but I was denied. Basically, without spoilers, Nahri is my Rey, Ali is my Finn, and Dara is my Kylo Ren. If S.A. Chakraborty keeps with the same type of storytelling that she has set up, she has turned Dara into a fantastic villain and one who is so far gone that there is fucking no way Nahri in her right mind would accept him back in her life. The guy is a racist, genocidal, flawed djinn and I hope she drops more ceilings on him in the future.
I honestly had no idea where this book was going but man, there was some twists and turns that had me glued to every page. The character development and the story ramped up so fucking high that I felt as if I was on an endless rollercoaster of fun.
I don't want this series to end, and it's a shame book three will be the last one. But let me tell you, if Dara and Nahri end up together this book will go in the gutter. All three books will end up in the gutter. Ali is a far better choice and if she doesn't end up with him, girl is strong enough to fucking dominate every male who stands in her way and swindle them for every bit of coin.
Read this series. You won't regret it.
pcalvs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
halestorm802's review against another edition
adventurous
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
mybooksarenovel's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. More political upheaval. More unlikely alliances. More magical Egyptian and Middle Eastern world building.
Dara is still making all the worse decisions.
Nahri is coming into her own.
Ali isn't so bad.
I wish I had a better review to give, but I got lost in the experience.
Dara is still making all the worse decisions.
Nahri is coming into her own.
Ali isn't so bad.
I wish I had a better review to give, but I got lost in the experience.
insightfulcrow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
jenpaul13's review against another edition
5.0
With the aftermath of a battle shaping the future of the kingdom, new obstacles surface both in and for Daevabad in S. A. Chakraborty's Kingdom of Copper.
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Having brokered her deal with the king, Nahri begrudgingly assumes her position as the wife of the king's son and successor. Using her time and residence to her advantage, Nahri learns more about and further develops her Nahid abilities, forging a path forward toward a better future for the kingdom's citizens despite the roadblocks continually presented by the king. Meanwhile, the exiled Ali dodges assassins in the desert and is coping with his newly-found control over water after the marid took over his body to harm Dara in the battle. With the approach of a new century and the celebrations that come with it, the djinn are gathering in Daevabad, providing an opportunity for long-planned brutal revenge to be exacted, with the assistance of a resurrected warrior trapped in a new, unfamiliar, and startling form.
Following the swiftly-moving story introduced in City of Brass, this installment in the trilogy is just as rich in description and further building the world and characters, though it does move a bit more slowly while setting up for the final novel, for which I'm thoroughly invested and eagerly anticipating. Though it's expected that some time has passed since the conclusion of the first story, there seems to be years of time that have passed by with little attention given to addressing it other than a few passing lines or words to indicate it. The commentary that the narrative provides regarding political power and manipulating that system for personal gain, as well as the prejudices and societal obstacles that prevent certain groups from a peaceful existence, is well integrated within this fantasy world, provoking thought without consuming too much focus. With the pacing of this novel picking up in the latter portion, the ending really packs a punch to keep readers eager to learn how the adventure will unfold toward its conclusion.
Overall, I'd give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Having brokered her deal with the king, Nahri begrudgingly assumes her position as the wife of the king's son and successor. Using her time and residence to her advantage, Nahri learns more about and further develops her Nahid abilities, forging a path forward toward a better future for the kingdom's citizens despite the roadblocks continually presented by the king. Meanwhile, the exiled Ali dodges assassins in the desert and is coping with his newly-found control over water after the marid took over his body to harm Dara in the battle. With the approach of a new century and the celebrations that come with it, the djinn are gathering in Daevabad, providing an opportunity for long-planned brutal revenge to be exacted, with the assistance of a resurrected warrior trapped in a new, unfamiliar, and startling form.
Following the swiftly-moving story introduced in City of Brass, this installment in the trilogy is just as rich in description and further building the world and characters, though it does move a bit more slowly while setting up for the final novel, for which I'm thoroughly invested and eagerly anticipating. Though it's expected that some time has passed since the conclusion of the first story, there seems to be years of time that have passed by with little attention given to addressing it other than a few passing lines or words to indicate it. The commentary that the narrative provides regarding political power and manipulating that system for personal gain, as well as the prejudices and societal obstacles that prevent certain groups from a peaceful existence, is well integrated within this fantasy world, provoking thought without consuming too much focus. With the pacing of this novel picking up in the latter portion, the ending really packs a punch to keep readers eager to learn how the adventure will unfold toward its conclusion.
Overall, I'd give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
bookgrrrlsclub's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
literally the hits just keep coming, i love this story ugh
madisonwilber's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0