The City of Brass

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal | Vulture | The Verge | SYFYWire Step into a spellbinding debut, an imaginative blend of fantasy where the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever young con artist with miraculous healing gifts. Nahri, a talented con woman in eighteenth-century Cairo, has always dismissed magic as mere trickery. Her skills in palm readings and zars help her survive by swindling Ottoman nobles. However, her life takes a turn when she accidentally summons Dara, a mysterious djinn warrior, who reveals an extraordinary tale. He speaks of Daevabad, the legendary city of brass, filled with enchantments and deep-rooted resentments among six djinn tribes. Nahri’s decision to enter this world threatens to ignite a centuries-old conflict. Ignoring Dara’s warnings, she forms a tentative alliance with Alizayd, an idealistic prince eager to reform his father’s corrupt regime. As Nahri navigates the treacherous court politics, she discovers that true power is fierce and brutal, and that even the most clever schemes can lead to deadly consequences. In this world, one must be cautious of what they wish for.