S. A. Chakraborty Boeken

EGITTO, XVIII SECOLO. Nahri heeft nooit echt in magie geloofd, ook al beweert ze buitengewone krachten te hebben, leest ze het lot in de handen en zegt ze een bekwame genezeres te zijn die het oude ritueel van de zar kan uitvoeren. Maar ze is slechts een kleine getalenteerde oplichter: haar trucs zijn allemaal bedoeld om geld van de Ottomaanse aristocratie af te troggelen, een manier om de eindjes aan elkaar te knopen in afwachting van betere tijden. Wanneer haar pad echter toevallig kruist met dat van Dara, een mysterieuze jinn-krijger, moet het meisje haar overtuigingen heroverwegen. Gedwongen om te vluchten uit Caïro, reist ze samen met Dara door warme, door de wind geblazen zandvlaktes vol vuurwezens, rivieren waarin de mythische marid slapen, ruïnes van ooit majestueuze steden en bergen bevolkt door roofvogels die niet zijn wat ze lijken. Daarachter ligt Daevabad, de legendarische bronzen stad. Nahri weet nog niet dat haar lot onlosmakelijk verbonden is met dat van Daevabad, een stad waar, binnen metalen muren doordrenkt met betoveringen, bloed net zo gevaarlijk kan zijn als de krachtigste magie. Achter de Poorten van de zes stammen van jinn broeien oude wrokgevoelens diep van binnen en wachten alleen maar op een kans om naar boven te komen. Nahri's komst in deze wereld dreigt een oorlog te ontketenen die eeuwenlang onder controle is gehouden.

In the gripping conclusion of the Daevabad Trilogy, a con-woman and an idealistic djinn prince unite to save their magical kingdom from civil war. Daevabad has been ravaged, its magic stripped away. Banu Manizheh, the Nahid leader, and her resurrected commander, Dara, must mend their fragile alliance and bring stability to a divided people. However, the loss of Nahri has awakened Dara's darkest demons, forcing him to confront painful truths and seek mercy from former foes. Meanwhile, Nahri and Ali, having escaped their perilous pasts and Daevabad's treacherous politics, find themselves in Cairo, grappling with their own challenges. Nahri enjoys the comforts of her human life but is tormented by the fate of those she left behind, now under a new tyrant's rule. Ali, too, feels the pull of his homeland and is determined to return to save his city and family. As he seeks support in his mother's land, he uncovers a deeper connection to the marid that jeopardizes his relationship with Nahri and tests his faith. With peace slipping away and old adversaries resurfacing, Nahri, Ali, and Dara realize that to reshape their world, they may need to confront those they once loved and make amends for past wrongs.

S. A. Chakraborty continues the sweeping adventure begun in The City of Brass, immersing readers in a world where djinn wield flames and ancient magic flows through the waters. Nahri’s life was forever altered when she accidentally summoned Dara, a powerful djinn, propelling her from Cairo to the dazzling royal court of Daevabad. There, she must rely on her cunning to navigate the treacherous politics of a kingdom where her heritage is both a gift and a curse. With Daevabad reeling from a devastating battle, Nahri seeks a new path, aware that she is under the watchful eye of a king who occupies the throne once held by her family—any misstep could spell doom for her tribe. Meanwhile, Ali faces exile for opposing his father and is hunted by assassins across the harsh sands of his homeland. He must harness the unpredictable powers of the marid, the water spirits, but this could unearth dark family secrets. As the new century approaches and celebrations unfold within Daevabad's brass walls, an unseen threat looms from the desolate north. This force seeks a warrior caught between conflicting worlds, grappling with a violent duty and a peace he fears he may never attain.

***THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD WINNER*** A vengeful princess seeks to dethrone her brother, while a priestess searches for her family. Imprisoned by her tyrant brother, Malini is confined to the Hirana, a once-magnificent temple now reduced to decay. Priya, a maidservant, undertakes the perilous nightly journey to Malini's chambers, content to remain anonymous and protect her dangerous secret. However, when Malini accidentally discovers Priya's true identity, their fates become intertwined. This epic fantasy trilogy unfolds in a world inspired by Indian history and romance, where a captive princess and a maidservant with forbidden magic forge an unexpected alliance. The sapphic romance has captivated readers, becoming a sensation on Booktok. Critics praise it as a groundbreaking work in epic fantasy, with compelling characters and a gripping narrative. The novel is described as a fierce exploration of love's value and danger, leaving readers breathless. For more from the author, explore her other works, including The Burning Kingdoms and The Oleander Sword.

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