The City of Brass

I was very excited for this book, not only because everyone seems to love it, but especially because it is a #OwnVoice muslim /middle eastern fantasy and I have never read anything similar.

Despite reading fantasy since I was little, it was more difficult for me to picture and understand this world, which supports that there is little diversity in fantasy writing, being mostly based in Western culture and civilizations.

Chakraborty writing is detailed and beautiful, the world she creates is rich, and the characters are layered and credible. The way our opinions regarding characters actions are molded throughout the book and different POVs is a testament to her writing ability, and I am very impressed with it.

I found the pace of the book rather slow, which reduced my interest in the story to the point where I was determined to not continue the trilogy. However, the last chapter and the epilogue are fantastic, and that was enough to change my mind.

Recommended for fantasy readers in general