![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While this book is mostly being marketing as one with a single, female narrator, the dual narrator set-up ended up being one of my favorite aspects of the storytelling. Past that, Chakraborty subverts the patterns of a love triangle to tell a refreshingly realistic story of love, desire, and the dangers of under-communication. Of particular interest to this reader was the familial relationships between Ali, his father, and his two older siblings. Not thinking much of it, she accepts the job - only to discover the girl has actually been possessed by an ifrit, a cursed djinn.However, even at its most confusing setting-wise, the character-driven storytelling of the book is easy to follow and engaging. Things are going well for Nahri, until one day she is asked to perform an exorcism to get rid of an evil spirit. As an orphan with nothing but an affinity for languages and an unusual skill for healing, she runs cons to make ends meet. Synopsis City of Brass is a story about Nahri, a 20-year-old apprentice apothecary living in Cairo. ![]() For readers looking to embark on a fantasy adventure, or those who may have heard of the series but remain on the fence about starting it, here is a spoiler-free review and recommendation for book one. With a 4.15-star average rating from over 105,000 reviews on Goodreads, Chakraborty’s novel has been well-received by audiences worldwide. Chakraborty’s book, City of Brass (2017). What happens when a con-lady in 18th century Cairo takes on an exorcism job, only to realize her client is legitimately possessed by an evil spirit of the undead? That question can be answered by reading bestselling author S. ![]()
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