First published 2023
Nahri is a talented con artist in 18th century Cairo, using palm readings and healings to swindle Ottoman nobles. But when she accidentally summons a mysterious djinn warrior, she's dragged into a world of ancient magic. The warrior reveals Nahri is the last heir to a powerful family of djinn healers, bound to the legendary city of Daevabad. Nahri must navigate the dangerous politics of this hidden djinn kingdom, where old rivalries simmer and a young prince dreams of rebellion. With the help of the outcast warrior and the rebellious prince, Nahri must claim her magical birthright to prevent a war that threatens to destroy Daevabad.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
576 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: violence