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The City Of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty

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In The City Of Brass, did you enjoy ...

... A clear, driving objective or mission?

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

If you loved Nahri's journey from Cairo's streets to the heart of Daevabad, you'll be swept away by Rin's relentless quest to rise above her origins and claim her destiny at Sinegard. Like The City of Brass, The Poppy War propels its protagonist into a world of political intrigue, danger, and magic, anchored by a powerful sense of purpose that shapes every twist and turn.

... A large group of main characters whose stories intertwine?

The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart

If you enjoyed following Nahri, Ali, and Dara's intertwining fates in The City of Brass, you'll relish the ensemble cast in The Bone Shard Daughter. With Lin struggling to master forbidden magic, Jovis caught in a rebellion, and others hiding secrets, you'll find yourself invested in each unique voice as their paths converge in a richly imagined world.

... Political maneuvering, power struggles, and conspiracies?

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

If Daevabad's courtly intrigue and shifting alliances kept you turning pages, The Goblin Emperor offers an equally enthralling foray into a treacherous imperial court. Maia, thrust unexpectedly onto the throne, must navigate deadly conspiracies, betrayals, and diplomacy with every decision—and much like Ali and Nahri, he must decide whom to trust in a world built on secrets.

... Extensive description of the setting, cultures, and history?

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

If you were captivated by the lush, sensory world and deep mythologies of Daevabad, you'll be enchanted by the atmospheric late-19th-century New York of The Golem and the Jinni. Wecker's meticulous worldbuilding weaves Jewish and Middle Eastern folklore into a vibrant tapestry, inviting you to lose yourself in a city alive with secrets, longing, and magic.

... A story or world heavily influenced by or retelling mythology?

Circe by Madeline Miller

If the mythic underpinnings and djinn folklore of The City of Brass drew you in, Circe will mesmerize you with its reimagining of Greek myth. Follow the transformation of a misunderstood sorceress as she faces gods, monsters, and her own power—much as Nahri must reckon with her heritage and destiny in a world shaped by legend.

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