I mentioned recently that the lovely people at HarperVoyager invited me to be a fan ambassador for S.A. Chakraborty’s Daevabad series, so I received some copies of The City of Brass to give out. And I want to give some of those copies to you all!
The City of Brass is a fantastic book about djinn, and you can read my full review here if you want, but I thought I’d give you all a summarized version in case you aren’t convinced yet. Then be sure to scroll to the end of the post to find out how to enter the giveaways!
My Favorite Things about The City of Brass
The Djinn
Djinn are fascinating creatures from Arabian and Islamic mythology, and this author’s portrayal of them is so detailed and interesting. These beings are supernatural and have their very own hidden city, and yet, in many ways, they’re still so similar to humans.
“We’re souled beings like humans, but we were created from fire, not earth.” A delicate tendril of orange flame snaked around his right hand and twisted through his fingers.
The Characters
They’re all complex and flawed, and I found myself rooting for them despite their mistakes.
“Someone steals from me, I steal from others, and I’m sure the people I stole from will eventually take something that doesn’t belong to them. It’s a circle,” she added wisely, as she gnawed on the chewy bread.
Dara stared at her for a good few heartbeats before speaking. “There is something very wrong with you.”
The Gray Areas
Nothing was a black-and-white with a simple solution, and that made the whole thing even more realistic.
He did this to himself. Nahri knew that. But her mind flashed back to their journey, to the sorrow that constantly haunted him, his anguish when he talked about his family’s fate, the bloody memories of his time as a slave.
About the Book
Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tricks, sleights of hand, learned skills; a means to the delightful end of swindling Ottoman nobles.
But when Nahri accidentally summons an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior to her side during one of her cons, she’s forced to accept that the magical world she thought only existed in childhood stories is real. For the warrior tells her a new tale: across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire, and rivers where the mythical marid sleep; past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises, and mountains where the circling hawks are not what they seem, lies Daevabad, the legendary city of brass, a city to which Nahri is irrevocably bound.
In that city, behind gilded brass walls laced with enchantments, behind the six gates of the six djinn tribes, old resentments are simmering. And when Nahri decides to enter this world, she learns that true power is fierce and brutal. That magic cannot shield her from the dangerous web of court politics. That even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences.
After all, there is a reason they say be careful what you wish for…
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Giveaway
If you live in the US and are 18+ years of age, you can enter to win a copy of this fabulous book! I have two giveaways, one in the Rafflecopter widget below (you can use this link if it doesn’t load), and one on Twitter. You’re welcome to enter both! If the same person wins both, I’ll choose another winner in Rafflecopter. Full terms and conditions can be found in the widget below. Good luck!
Following me is not required for entry, but it’s always appreciated! I love meeting and chatting with my fellow book lovers! Plus you can stay updated on my future posts!
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I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of the City of Brass, so when I saw this title released I was kinda excited! Still haven’t read it! The djinn sound like they’re done really well…
It’s a great book, and this really is such a great portrayal of djinn that really matches what info I know about them and is also interesting to read about.
That’s so awesome you got to be a fan ambassador of this book and get to give away some copies. I’ll make sure to spread the word about your giveaway on twitter. It does sound like it has an interesting take on the djinn and I like how you summed up your favorite things and some quotes from the book.
Thanks! I appreciate you spreading the word 🙂 It really is a great book!
I’m definitely entering, because for some reason I never got around to reading this book. I’m not sure whether I’ve read a djinn story or not, but I’ve heard such great things about this series? Thanks for the giveaway!
Whether you win or not, I hope you get the chance to read it because I think you’d really like it!
I remember adding this one to my TBR after reading your review for it. The characters from Arabian and Islamic mythology seem so interesting. Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway!
They are really interesting!
I’ve never read a book with Djin but there was a supernatural episode that featured them. I wouldn’t mind learning more about them! They seem super cool!.
I saw that episode! I don’t remember it very well, but I feel like I remember the djinn being portrayed in a rather unique way. They are such interesting creatures though!
Ahhh, I’d forgotten this was on my TBR! *facepalm*
Yay, then I did something good by reminding you!
This will be my first book about this type of character. From your comments, this is the book to start with as it sounds amazing.
It’s a great place to start! I hope you like it if you get the chance to read it!
This sounds like a beautiful story with excellent world and character building. I hope the winner enjoys City Of Brass as much as you did!
It really is! I hope so too!
Thanks for hosting this awesome Giveaway. I really enjoyed City of Brass so I can’t wait for the sequel.
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I’m reading the second book now, and so far it’s great, I think you’re going to really like it too!
This is incredibly timely, since I just read two excellent novellas about djinn on Tor: A Dead Djinn in Cairo (https://www.tor.com/2016/05/18/a-dead-djinn-in-cairo/) and The Pauper Prince and the Eucalyptus Jinn (https://www.tor.com/2015/04/22/the-pauper-prince-and-the-eucalyptus-jinn-usman-malik/). City of Brass looks amazing.
Ooh I didn’t know about those stories, but I will definitely check them out! I hope you enjoy City of Brass!
Oh, I’ve wanted to read this one, but just haven’t yet. I love complex characters and shades of grey, so it sounds like something I would love.
If you like those things, then I do think you’ll love this book!
I’ve never read a book about djinn before, but they sound really interesting! I am very intrigued by the quote you included! Thanks for the amazing chance!
They are really interesting, I’m glad you like the quote!
I’ve bee in love with the cover of this book, and then the book per se since you started fangirling about it,. When? Months ago I think!.
AND NOW YOU ARE A HARPERVOYAGER AMBASSADOR??? WHOOOHOOOO Congrats!
So you really, really really made me super curious about it and now I WANT TO READ IT! 🙂
I want to win it! I want it! I want it! I want it!
“HarperVoyager Baby, just slip a book under the tree
For me, been an awful good girl
HarperVoyager Baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
HarperVoyager baby, here is this giveaway at Kirsten’s…
Golden and glittery, I’ll wait up for you,
dear HarperVoyager baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I’ve missed
Think of all the books I DID NOT DNF!
Next year I could be just as good
If you’ll get City of brass for me! ”
XD
Thank you! I’m so glad I could get you interested in the book! I think you deserve a copy just for making this song LOL.
ok forgot to add I HAVE NEVER read about Dijin and I’m ready to change that! 🙂
Girl, you have to try reading about djinn! I feel like you would really like them!
I haven’t read anything with djinn in them yet, but I’d really like to. And the idea of them having their own hidden city sounds really cool.
Their hidden city is awesome!
no, I haven’t
Hopefully you’ll enjoy reading about them if you do get the chance!
I haven’t read any books dealing with djinn before but I have a few of them on my TBR list!
They’re fascinating creatures, I hope you enjoy reading about them as much as I do!
I feel like I have read about Djinn but I think they weren’t the main character, its been a while 🙂 and yes I find them interesting :):)
It’s a lot of fun getting to read about them as main characters. They are really interesting!
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I would enter if I could! I recently read a book about djinn last month and it reminded me of how much I love those creatures in my books. I am going to have to read more about them. And yay for the characters being so wonderful! This is one of the ones on my wishlist 😀
I’m sorry you can’t enter! Shipping would just be too expensive for me. But djinn are so great, and I definitely think you should try this book!