Part two of the Daevabad-trilogy was another gripping and fantastic tale full of oriental myths and beings plus loads of family drama.
Whereas part one was dominated by flight, fight, and adventure, Nahri has now, five years later, settled into Daevabad and the role people expect her to fulfill. Which means she daily has to deal with scheming politicians and her husband’s relatives, while King Ghassan is watching her every step. But as Navasatem, a rare and special holiday, approaches, exiled Prince Alizayd reluctantly returns to his hometown and politics begin to spiral out of control.
I enjoyed the fast pace of “The City of Brass” but I appreciate how Chakraborty shows us in her sequel what prejudice and centuries of grudges can do to a society. How they effectively foster distrust, thus blocking any change for the better. The author cleverly switches between three perspectives, increasing suspense. “The Kingdom of Copper” once more leaves us with many loose ends and questions and in desperate need of the conclusion to the Daevabad-trilogy.
