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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.But the bloodletting and loss of his beloved Nahri have unleashed the worst demons of Dara’s dark past. To vanquish them, he must face some ugly truths about his history and put himself at the mercy of those he once considered enemies.Having narrowly escaped their murderous families and Daevabad’s deadly politics, Nahri and Ali, now safe in Cairo, face difficult choices of their own. While Nahri finds peace in the old rhythms and familiar comforts of her human home, she is haunted by the knowledge that the loved ones she left behind and the people who considered her a savior are at the mercy of a new tyrant. Ali, too, cannot help but look back, and is determined to return to rescue his city and the family that remains. Seeking support in his mother’s homeland, he discovers that his connection to the marid goes far deeper than expected and threatens not only his relationship with Nahri, but his very faith.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... and take a stand for those they once hurt.The final chapter in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy, in which a con-woman and an idealistic djinn prince join forces to save a magical kingdom from a devastating civil war.
Daevabad has fallen, and its leaders must contend with the brutal aftermath of conquest and their own fractured allegiances. Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, struggle to mend their alliance and govern a war-torn populace after the city's magic was stripped away. Dara grapples with the resurgence of his darkest impulses, fueled by loss and the need to confront his past. Meanwhile, Nahri and Ali, having escaped Daevabad's politics, face their own difficult choices: Nahri finds solace in Cairo but is tormented by the fate of those she left behind, while Ali is driven to return to rescue his city and family, discovering a deeper connection to the marid that challenges his faith and his relationship with Nahri. The narrative framework appears to be third-person, following multiple protagonists as they navigate the consequences of war and the struggle to rebuild a world, potentially by fighting former allies.
The final installment of the Daevabad Trilogy is received as a climactic conclusion to a bestselling and critically acclaimed series. Readers and critics have noted its intricate world-building, complex characters, and the high stakes involved in its resolution. The narrative is praised for its exploration of political intrigue, personal sacrifice, and the consequences of war, bringing together the threads of the previous books. The book is recognized for its satisfying, albeit challenging, conclusion to the epic fantasy saga.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
HarperVoyager
ISBN-10:
0008239495
ISBN-13:
9780008239497
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