CITY OF BRASS

Book by S. A. Chakraborty

An epic fantasy based on Middle Eastern and Islamic folklore, culture, and history.

Nahri has no family and makes her living in Cairo conning noblemen. Unlike the clients she scams, she doesn’t believe in magic. When she accidentally summons a djinn warrior, her journey to a magical world she’s inextricably linked to begins.

• Set in 18th century Cairo, during the Ottoman Empire.

• Themes of politics, tribal conflict, familial obligations, friendship, and romance

• Incorporates the perspectives of two characters I loved, each struggling to align themselves with the roles they’re expected to assume.