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Synopsis
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 a devastating battle, Nahri must forge a new path for herself. 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 family—and 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.
Is The Kingdom of Copper: A Novel (The Daevabad Trilogy) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy features political intrigue, court machinations, and a devastating battle's aftermath with on-page violence and bloodshed. Romantic elements are present but not explicit, with the focus on survival, heritage, and navigating dangerous political waters.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love intricate world-building with djinn mythology, court politics, and characters fighting to survive in a dangerous magical city will be captivated.