This book was amazing, I love the plot and the characters.
This book really did keep me engrossed throughout.

The City of Brass books are just fantasy perfection, and the author's admiration and respect for the culture and mythology that inspires and supports this series is clear. Book 1 and 2 I thoroughly enjoyed, so there was some high expectations from me for the finale. As with the first 2 in the series the pacing of this book was perfect, and I loved following the different storylines along the way and eventually seeing them tie together. Such a satisfying ending too - a definite recommended fantasy series for me now!

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Another winning book by Chakraborty in this 3rd installment of the daevabad world.

What a behemoth of a book wow, but FULL of adventure that did not disappoint, and so grateful to have an ebook rather than a hard copy to lug about!

This was the perfect end to the trilogy, despite me being sad that it is over. Full of unexpected twists that had me screaming at my kindle, and lots of emotion with the development of Alizayd and Nahri's romance.

Definitely a solid 4.5/5

Sometimes a book series just hits so hard and so completely that they leave a mark, and without a doubt, The Daevabad Trilogy is one of those for me. This rich world is full of magic and chaos and culture and is like delving into something new and exciting and established in a way that doesn't always happen with fantasy.

As with any trilogy, there is a degree of apprehension in reading the final installment and wondering if the book will make or break the series, if the cliffhangers that have been left before will be resolved, and if story arcs and character development will progress in a way that stayed true to the books that came before.

Chakraborty had built a complex web of characters who interact in such real, genuine, sometimes infuriating and often heartbreaking of ways. There are twists and turns that they go on physically and emotionally that are so gripping that there is nothing to do but desperately root for those we've fallen in love with.

Overall, this book was the instalment the series did deserve, capping off a whirlwind i'd gladly get stuck in again.

This was a brilliant ending to one of my favourite series’! My heart broke multiple times through it and the twists and turns kept me on my toes throughout!
I loved the ending and can’t wait to read any and all books S A Chakraborty writes next!

This book is part of an exceptional series. It is full of complex characters, immense world building and excellent writing. It also has lots of political intrigue.
A brilliant book

This copy was kindly gifted to me from the publisher in exchange for an honest review (submitted on Instagram)

I absolutely loved the first two books in the series, and I was really curious to see how this would end. I think the finale is fitting and there are so many twists and turns, this kept me hooked until the very last page. This is probably a 4.5/5, because there was one thing I very much did not want to happen that kind of did happen, but everything else was so amazing, thrilling, and epic, I still loved the hell out of this book. I love the world of Daevabad and it was so good to go back. I already miss it.

This series can be described in one word: epic! I actually ended up listening to the audiobook but was grateful for the ebook so I could check things if I forgot. This seriously takes you along for the ride and I love the writing style as well as the escapism.

The city of Daevabad has lost it’s magic and Banu Manizheh, along with Dara (the Afshin), must try to bring order to a city that either fears or does not respect the Nahids. Away from Daevabad in Cairo, Nahri and Ali must face the consequences of removing Suleiman’s Seal from Daevabad. The pair have left everyone they loved behind in the hands of Manizheh. Dara, Ali and Nahri must all face difficult choices and deal with ugly truths in their past in order to take a stand for the ones they love.

The finale of the Daevabad trilogy pulls absolutely no punches and I loved every second. This trilogy has fantastic world building, setting up a middle East filled with magic, djinns, ifrit and daevas. Daevabad itself is captivatingly described and so compelling to read about. SA Chakraborty writes in great detail, building everything slowly when it needs to be and pushing the pace when action is required. She is a master storyteller capable of weaving a world that feels so vivid and so real. This final novel was absolutely everything I needed and more, tying up what has been an incredible ride.

Daevabad is filled with a colourful cast of characters, each fantastically realised and many of which are morally ambiguous. Nahri is fiercely likeable from her plight throughout the trilogy and that is no exception in this trilogy. The development of the relationship between her and Manizheh and her and Jamshid and her and Ali are excellently paced and I think she must be my absolute favourite in this trilogy. Ali was perfectly intriguing and I won’t spoil anything, but the Marid! Dara’s wrestling with his feelings for Manizheh and for Nahri were painful to read, but ultimately his ending felt like one he deserved.

What an ending to a fantastic trilogy! Chakraborty has created a world where anything feels possible and I would read so many more books set in Daevabad. 5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for the e-book review copy.

I didn't want this series to end! A fitting conclusion to an amazing series. I'm already excited to reread the whole series.

A epic conclusion to the end of the Daevabad series!

After the heartbreaking end of The Kingdom of Copper we find Nahri and Ali stranded in Cairo and Dara leading the rebellion against Daevabad. Ali is still heartbroken thinking his brother is dead, Nahri is thrilled to be back in Cairo but knows she can't leave her people behind in Daevabad. Dara is trapped under the spell of Nahri's mother and is constantly questioning his loyalty.

This series finally answers questions asked in The City of Brass!

What a fantastic fantasy adventure! I adored the others in this series and loved The Empire Of Gold just as much! Would definitely recommend!

This book was the perfect end to a series, it rounded off so many questions and was thoroughly engaging and entertaining from the get go. The only disappointment is that there will be no more books for me to devour in the series.

The Daevabad triology was my introduction to adult fantasy and I couldn't have asked for a better pick. I am profoundly in love with the series, the characters and almost three years later, I can say that Daevabad to me feels like home.

I was quite conscious of starting the conclusion 'Empire of Gold' because I wasn't sure if I was ready to leave this magical world that Chakraborty created and let go of my favorite trio 'Dara - Nahro - Ali'! There wasn't an inch of doubt that Empire of Gold would be a disappointment for me and I did keep my tissue box handy! But did that absolve me of heartbreak? Well, not in a million years no!

The characters finally find their peace and I assuredly get mine with my favorite people awkwardly ending up together! but this thick book wasn't enough! I want an epilogue that stretches another 3 books,okay?

The Daevabad triology will be a great choice if you want to start with adult fantasy (if you already have had your fair share of YA). The writing is accessible and the magic system that is inspired by Middle Eastern folkore and culture that feels familiar and so close to heart yet delectable at the same time. Sure, the world building gets confusing at times but that's the BEAUTY of it, to decipher who is who and what might a certain cause lead to.

Palace politics, tribal conflicts, wars ,magical creatures, a rebellion, forbidden love, a love triangle and so much more! The Daevabad series truly a spellbinding series and I would recommend it till my last breath.

All the stars.

Empire of Gold follows the trail of destruction that Kingdom of Copper left behind. Throughout the novel, we follow Nahri, Ali and Dara through their point of views. Nahri and Ali have escaped Daevabad and have landed their arses in Cairo, Egypt a place where Nahri used to call home. They escaped with Suleiman’s seal leaving behind Daevabad without magic. The only people that have magic now is Dara and beings such as the ifrit, marid and peri can wield the magic of the land. Though having Suleiman’s seal is a good thing for them because that means Manizheh doesn’t have it, Ali cannot access its power.

Nahri and Ali’s main storyline is that of trying to get back to their homeland, Daevebad. But whilst in Cairo, Nahri starts to wonder whether going back is such a good idea and that she could have a pretty normal life in Cairo but Ali snaps her out of it and reminds her that her responsibility lies with the people of Daeva and that they have to do something to stop Manizheh. So they decide to head back to Daevabad but along the way they encounter a very powerful and ancient Marid. The Marid reveals some shocking news about what Ali is experiencing with his powers and what is actually going on with him which then causes them to go to Ali’s mothers ancestral home instead of straight to Daevabad. He discovers that his connection to the Marid goes deeper than what it seems. Back in Daevabad, Dara is questioning himself about the actions that he has taken and starts to struggle with conscience about his past and what he could have done differently. Dara is unsure of what way his allegiances truly lie, to Nahri or to her mother, Manizheh.

Chakraborty delivers an exciting conclusion to the Daevabad trilogy. I absolutely loved this series and to see it is ending makes me really sad. Chakraborty makes this series intricate and detailed which is something that I love as it provides the reader a true insight into the world of Daevabad. One thing that I did enjoy was seeing the world outside Daevabad, especially when we went to visit Ali’s mothers ancestral home. Despite the dark side of this story, it is at times filled with light and happiness and it was those moments that I enjoyed the most.

4 out of 5 stars.

The Empire of Gold was the perfect conclusion to a wonderful series! I'd rate it all the stars in the universe! I'm going to miss these characters very much!

This was a formidable finale to a formidable series. Probably one of my favourite adult fantasy series ever, if not my very favourite. I will say this had its slow moments, but towards the end I was on the edge of my seat and it's just such a strong series.

The Empire of Gold was a satisfying conclusion to the Daevabad trilogy - it tied up the loose ends nicely and I enjoyed reading it. But similar to how I felt about the first book in the series, I failed to emotionally connect to it and the series as a whole is not a particularly memorable one for me. It is certainly well-written and has some amazing characters and I can see why people love it the way they do, it's just not one of my favourites.

"Waiting for the next catastrophe seemed an entirely too-apt description of their current circumstances."

CW: Death, murder, torture, drowning, poison, medical/surgical procedures

And so concludes one of my favourite series that I've picked up over the last year or so. I absolutely adored the first two in this series and couldn't wait for this book to finish the series with an equally epic finale.
Because this series is so intricate and detailed, I delayed reading this one a little. 'I think I need to reread the first two,' I kept thinking, but then I'd never pick up the first two and set myself back on the path of this series. This month, I thought I'd just bite the bullet and go for it. After all, a little part of me was certain I was just delaying it because it was going to be 800 pages of heartwrenching doom.
Whilst, yes, I could have done with a refresher of the last 50 pages of The Kingdom of Copper, I found myself quickly sliding back into this world. We, in essence, follow two strands of the story: one dark and political, filled with constant drama, and another one sad and happy and generally a little less action-packed. And I adored both sides. We've grown to love or enjoy all these narrators and I adored getting to spend time with them. They've all grown since the first book become much more nuanced - characters I thought were a little annoying at the start now make my heart soar, where other characters that should be just evil have more to them.
I enjoyed getting to see into more of the world. We step back out of Daevabad in this one and I loved getting to see not only the human world again, but the rest of the magical world too. Also the different types of magical worlds that we've only had hints of and stories about before.
Despite expecting this to be a heartbreaking and dark story, it wasn't all the time. Underlying the story, it was, but there was also joy and happiness to this. There were parts in this that made me smile and I loved seeing how these happy moments tested the characters. It's the kind of series I could live in for ever, reading about the characters' day-to-day lives.
There were also so many plot twists in this! Some of them took a little bit of time for me to wrap my head around, which isn't the book's fault but mine for not rereading the first two, but you couldn't predict anything. Even the ending, I had no idea where it would go.

This might not have been my favourite in the series (not to say it won't grow on me), but it definitely had some of my favourite moments from the series. It concluded the series in a fantastic way and I'd really recommend picking this first book up if you haven't already.