The Kingdom of Copper

by S. A. Chakraborty
(The Daevabad Trilogy, Book 2)

Daevabad is a city on the brink. Six years after the events of The City of Brass, alliances have hardened, grudges have deepened, and the cost of power has never been higher.

Separated by politics and circumstance, Nahri and Ali must fight to survive the machinations of a ruthless court and the rise of new, dangerous forces. Nahri, now a healer of renown, is determined to protect her people—even if it means striking bargains with enemies. Ali, cast out and hunted, finds unexpected power in the desert and a cause that could change Daevabad forever.

S. A. Chakraborty expands her world with breathtaking scope: new deserts and oases, old gods and hidden histories, and a city whose magic is as perilous as it is beautiful. This is sweeping, character-driven epic fantasy—rich in Middle Eastern myth, political intrigue, and impossible choices.

Perfect for readers who love immersive worldbuilding, slow-burn intrigue, and fantasy grounded in real histories and cultures.