First published 2019
Nahri's life is forever changed when she accidentally summons the formidable djinn Dara. Whisked from Cairo to the royal court of Daevabad, she must use all her grifter instincts to survive. Now, in the dark aftermath of a devastating battle, Nahri must forge a new path, embracing her heritage even as she's trapped in a gilded cage, watched by a king who rules the throne that once belonged to her family. Meanwhile, Nahri's ally Ali has been exiled, forced to rely on the frightening abilities of the unpredictable water spirits called marid. As a new century approaches and the djinn gather for celebrations, a threat brews in the desolate north—one that seeks the aid of a warrior torn between violent duty and a peace he fears he'll never deserve.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
656 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager