If you have yet to read the trilogy the story follows the lives of Ali, Nahri, and Dara. This is a POV switch story. So if that is not something you enjoy, I'm sorry because the characters are amazing. haha. To sum of the first book, City of Brass, follows the story of a young, medically skilled woman from, named Nahri, who discovers what her true heritage is. Being orphaned she has no idea who she is or where she truly is called to be. Living in 18th century Cairo she works along aside a doctor and as a con woman to get by. Until she is attacked by a magical being and is found by Dara (a powerful Djinn warrior she accidentally summons) who takes her to Daevabad, where her life will change forever. Ali, is later met by Nahri and is the second in line for the throne in Daevabad and quickly becomes one of Nahri's only friends in the city of guilded brass, but this takes a turn and everything changes.The Kingdom of Copper follows the same characters as they deal with the consequences of their actions from book one and they realize they are dealing with far more than the tyrant king that rules over Daevabad. Riots break out in the streets as Nahri and Ali do their best to unite a broken city of people and this leads to the darkest event the great city, made from the sea, has ever seen.
This story is filled with controversy among a prejudiced group of people toward those who are unlike them, battles for a throne, the horrors of war and magic. But you must not forget the stories of love and friendship that fill the pages to make this a completely and well-rounded story that is easy to enjoy. The darkness of the story sets the vibe for what is to come while keeping the theme of fire as the hope of these people. The end of the book takes a turn you'll never expect and you will be waiting for more!
