The Daevabad Trilogy
A Novel. The empire of gold
Readers rate it 4.4 (325 on Hardcover)
Released 2020 · Harper Voyager
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The Empire of Gold is the dark, complex finale of an adult-leaning fantasy trilogy featuring political intrigue, war, and moral ambiguity rather than a traditional YA arc. While the series has strong themes about identity, loyalty, and redemption, this installment contains sustained violence, traumatic content, and heavy emotional stakes that suit mature teen readers who have read the first two books. The narrative assumes deep familiarity with prior plot and character development, making it inaccessible as a standalone and most appropriate for readers 14+.
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Daevabad has fallen. After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, must try to repair their fraying alliance and stabilize a fractious, warring people. Nahri and Ali, now safe in Cairo, face difficult choices of their own. As peace grows more elu... Daevabad has fallen. After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, must try to repair their fraying alliance and stabilize a fractious, warring people. Nahri and Ali, now safe in Cairo, face difficult choices of their own. As peace grows more elusive and old players return, Nahri, Ali, and Dara come to understand that in order to remake the world, they may need to fight those they once loved.
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- Imaginary wars and battles
- Strong Character Development
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- Loveable Characters
- Unloveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Plot driven
- Weak Character Development
- medium-paced
- Emotional
- Adventurous
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ISBN 9780062678164 · Harper Voyager