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Kingdom Of Copper Hardcover – February 21, 2019

by S.A. Chakraborty (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 9,095 ratings
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Return to Daevabad in the spellbinding sequel to THE CITY OF BRASS.

Nahri’s life changed forever the moment she accidentally summoned Dara, a formidable, mysterious djinn, during one of her schemes. Whisked from her home in Cairo, she was thrust into the dazzling royal court of Daevabad and quickly discovered she would need all her grifter instincts to survive there.

Now, with Daevabad entrenched in the dark aftermath of the battle that saw Dara slain at Prince Ali’s hand, Nahri must forge a new path for herself, without the protection of the guardian who stole her heart or the counsel of the prince she considered a friend. But even as she embraces her heritage and the power it holds, she knows she’s been trapped in a gilded cage, watched by a king who rules from the throne that once belonged to her familyand one misstep will doom her tribe.

Meanwhile, Ali has been exiled for daring to defy his father. Hunted by assassins, adrift on the unforgiving copper sands of his ancestral land, he is forced to rely on the frightening abilities the marid, the unpredictable water spirits, have gifted him. But in doing so, he threatens to unearth a terrible secret his family has long kept buried.

And as a new century approaches and the djinn gather within Daevabad's towering brass walls for celebrations, a threat brews unseen in the desolate north. It’s a force that would bring a storm of fire straight to the city’s gates . . . and one that seeks the aid of a warrior trapped between worlds, torn between a violent duty he can never escape and a peace he fears he will never deserve.
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  1. Book 2 of 3
    The Daevabad Trilogy
  2. Print length
    625 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Harper Voyager
  5. Publication date
    February 21, 2019
  6. Dimensions
    6.26 x 2.09 x 8.94 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0008239444
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0008239442
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Voyager; First Edition (February 21, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 625 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008239444
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008239442
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.26 x 2.09 x 8.94 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 9,095 ratings

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Shannon Chakraborty

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Shannon Chakraborty is the author of the critically acclaimed and internationally best-selling The Daevabad Trilogy. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages and nominated for the Hugo, Locus, World Fantasy, Crawford, and Astounding awards. When not buried in books about medieval seafarers and con artists, she enjoys hiking, knitting, and re-creating unnecessarily complicated historical dishes. You can find her online at www.sachakraborty.com or on Twitter and Instagram at @SAChakrabooks, where she likes to talk about history, politics, and Islamic art. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and an ever-increasing number of cats.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0/5🌶️✨This one starts off hot and immediately grabbed my attention. Reading about Ali’s time in Am Gizira was great. I loved seeing him somewhat make a life for himself. I was shocked that 5 years had passed and all of the major players were still alive.✨what I hated was Dara. I hate that he is so easily swayed and influenced by pure blood antics. I right away did not like Menizheh. She is cold and manipulative. And the bomb near the end about Jamshid!? I didn’t like that it appeared she cared more about him than Nahri. But back to Dara… charging into a cause blindly. I hate that about his character.✨Ali and Nahri in my humble opinion are meant to be. They can see that some things are grey. That there is not a clear right and wrong. And I think they would make great leaders. Muntadhir can f**k right off. He had his endearing moments, but overall I greatly disliked him.⚡️Of course we end on a cliff hanger!!! And lucky for me I already own the next book, otherwise I would be finding myself in my car searching the closest bookstore for it!!!💜This book was a 10/10 and a great read. Had I not been working so much I would have finished this in a day or 2. There is no spice 🌶️ in this book, but there is connection and romantic undertones.I cannot wait to read about Ali and Nahris journey in Cairo!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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I'm always reaching for the next page in this series! I'm absolutely hooked! Loving the characters, the world, the story, plus the slow burn style romance!!!
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AlysonSerenaStone
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, but Has Middle of Series Feel to It
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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Book: The Kingdom of Copper
Author: S.A. Chakraborty
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars

Whew, this one took me awhile to read and it wasn’t because it was a bad read. I’ve just been super busy over the past couple of weeks. All it took was a six hour car ride to finish it.

So, let me start out by saying that I thought this was a really well written book. I gave City of Brass a five star rating because it was just simply breath taking. However, I found myself thinking many times as I was reading The Kingdom of Copper just how much it felt like a middle of the series book. To me, this is the Heir of Fire book in this series. It’s good, but it just has that built up needed for the final book.

S.A. has a beautiful writing style. I really don’t know that much about Muslim mythology, but the way it is presented in this book makes it super easy to get into. I just love how different the magic is from Western fantasy books. I guess because I really don’t know that much about Eastern mythology it adds another layer of mystery and wonder to everything. Not to mention the fact that S.A. has this almost magical style. What I like about it is that it’s artsy, but not over the top artsy. It’s beautiful, but is presented in a way that makes it very easy to get into to.

The characters are well written and do change from the first book. The Kingdom of Copper is set five years after the events in The City of Brass. Like any good author, S.A. makes the characters change. Ali has grown up a good bit, but is still very passionate about his beliefs and trying to do what is right. We get to see him almost transform into the ruler and leader that he is capable of being. His life is still very much in danger and he has to learn how control new abilities, but he is still Ali. Nahri is still stuck in a very messy situation, but we see her trying to make the best of it through allies, healing, and trying to hold onto herself. Dara is just a hot mess here. He is back to his warrior self, but is still holding on Nahri. It seems like he’s almost torn in half between what needs to be done.

What I really missed in this book was the interactions between Nahri and Dara. I really enjoyed this in the first book and was just a little disappointed that we didn’t have that here. However, I do get why it was necessary. The characters, especially Nahri, were really dependent on each other. By not having interactions with each other, it made them more independent. You also get a sense of just how high they hold each other. I cannot wait to see just how this plays out in the final book.

There is a major cliff hanger. With this being the middle of the series, you really do have to expect that. It does have me waiting for the next and final book, which comes out in 2020-I think.
One thing that I think people be aware of is the fact that this is adult fantasy. Now, older teens will probably be fine with reading this, but not younger ones. Some places do have this in the young adult books and I do caution parents.

Overall, not a bad second book.
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Corey Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Than the First! (SPOILERS!!)
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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Mic drop. Dang! I literally just finished The Kingdom of Copper & to be honest I could use a couple of minutes to organize my thoughts. First & foremost: Wow! Just.... WOW. I really enjoyed the first book, but this second one is absolutely incredible. For most of the book, I simply couldn't put it down.

I will admit that it started off a bit on the slow side, while we got caught up on what occurred during the 5 year time jump since the end of The City of Brass. As in the first book, Ali's story quickly became my favorite POV. After being exiled at the end of TCoB, he was living cautiously but happily as a sheikh in northern Am Gezira, planning never to return to Daevabad & it's deadly political intrigue. Then the choice is taken from him

Daevabad has taken a turn for the worst during his exile. Nahri has married Muntadhir, as Ghassan wanted, & she has become more subdued as a result of the king's cruelty. Muntadhir believes Ali has returned to stage a coup, & so treats his brother terribly. I really liked Muntadhir for most of TCoB, but his hurt & fear cause him to react with terrible cruelty in this one. Although his redeeming actions during the climactic end of the book were some of my favorite moments.

I also felt a lot of growth from Nahri in this book, which caused me to warm up to her quite a bit in the second half. The way her relationship with Ali evolves throughout this novel is beautiful to read. Their actions towards one another seem so organic, nothing that feels forced or fake. I really liked seeing both Nahri & Ali come into their own in this book, & the subtle ways they compliment each other... if this is going where I think it's going, at this point I'd have to call it one of the best done slow burns I've ever read!

But Nahri & Ali did not just grow as people, but also gained confidence of their convictions. Nahri in particular stepped up & proved she could stand up to Ghassan, even coming out a victor multiple times. Everyone in this book has an agenda; if you thought the political machinations were thick in the first book, let me tell you they are nothing compared to the twisted, tangled web of TKoC. I am a big fan of court intrigue & I loved never knowing what was going to happen next. There were plans & schemes within every move made by almost every character in this story, & it all flowed together pretty much flawlessly.

Again, S. A. Chakraborty illustrates that she is a master of the craft. She easily brings us deeper into her vividly drawn world, deepening the lore, strengthening the character arcs, & painting glorious pictures of every scene that played through my imagination like a movie. She could teach a class on showing instead of telling; I love the little details she throws in that tell readers so much without ever spelling it out for them. She trusts that her readers are intelligent enough to figure some things out on their own, & it comes together in the best possible way.

The final quarter of this book was one of the best, most action packed resolutions I have ever read. There was so much going on, but Chakraborty manages to present it in a clear & concise manner so I never got confused. My only complaint is that I had to read the last 100 or so pages all at once; it was altogether too exciting to stop anywhere... so that's not much of a complaint! Everything that the characters painstakingly built throughout the bulk of the story either comes to fruition, or comes crashing down— or both.

I am sure I don't have to tell anyone who read TCoB that they need to read TKoC, too. However, I will tell you to prepare to be swept up in a whirlwind of action & intrigue & emotion that you won't want to end. I was torn between wanting to know what happens next & never wanting the story to be over. When I wasn't reading this book, I would daydream about reading it, & consider where things might be heading. This book is an easy 5 star read for me (I'd probably give it more than 5 if it was possible), & I am chomping at the bit to see how the story ends. If you're reading this, all I can say to you is: Why are you still reading this review when you could be starting The Kingdom of Copper!! Now go! ☺️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent second installment!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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The best thing about this book is how it gives the readers what they want, which is an expanded character arc for each of the main characters. The story progresses really fast, and the dynamics of all of the characters plays out so well in this book! I devoured this one and will definitely be flying through the last!
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Roseellen Short
5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous story telling
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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Captivating and beautifully written. I could not put it down the moment I started it. Just as amazing as the first
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than City of Brass
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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It starts a slowly, but when it picks you up it doesn't let go.
This book is mora political than the first, with the adventure part happening til the very end. But it is very very good
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Lyrica Mackay
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting, magical, and complex
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2023
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A stunning medieval islamic fantasy, brimming with magic, complex characters, and a subversive storyline. I was enthralled by the magic, and stunned by the writing - the author creates a realistic, complex, and sometimes brutal look into class-wars, racism, and bigotry, along with love, betrayal, loyalty and friendship. This book is a marvelous second installment that leaves you wanting to immediately pick up the third.
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Mayra
5.0 out of 5 stars Portada hermosa
Reviewed in Mexico on March 25, 2021
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La portada es hermosa, al igual que la primera parte viene con un acabado metálico que la hace lucir increíble, aún no lo he leído pero espero que sea mejor que City of Brass
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TC
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in France on June 16, 2023
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Très bon état, très bon livre
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Héctor
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in Spain on August 2, 2021
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Nice, easy read but not so good as the first book, IMO. The story moves forward slowly and lacks some character development.
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marcella
5.0 out of 5 stars Bello!
Reviewed in Italy on May 21, 2021
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Non conosco personalmente la storia,preso per mia nipote che è rimasta contenta, quindi posso consigliare il prodotto!
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