Cover for The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy, Book 1)

The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy, Book 1)

Shannon Chakraborty

Summary

Key Facts/Insights:

  • Daevabad is a magical city that is home to different types of beings, including djinn and humans.
  • The story follows Nahri, a con artist and healer who discovers she has djinn powers and is the last surviving member of a powerful tribe.
  • Ali is a prince of Daevabad who struggles with his loyalty to his family and his desire for justice for the oppressed half-human population.
  • The political tensions between the different factions in the city, including the djinn rulers and the half-human population, lead to conflict and violence.
  • The book explores themes of identity, power, and...

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