The City of Brass

The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty is a spellbinding fantasy novel that transports readers to a world of magic, intrigue, and ancient legends. Set in 18th-century Cairo, the story follows Nahri, a skilled con artist with hidden powers. When she accidentally summons a mysterious djinn warrior, she discovers that the magical world she thought was mere folklore is real. Across deserts, mythical cities, and treacherous politics,

Nahri becomes irrevocably entwined with Daevabad, the legendary city of brass. Within its gilded walls, old resentments simmer, and true power reveals itself. As Nahri navigates court intrigues and dangerous alliances, she learns that magic cannot shield her from the consequences of her choices.