The Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty. The third and final book of the
Daevabad Trilogy. The multiple layers and myriad characters make the story a bit daunting, but it's handled well and doesn't get bogged down, although at times a bit more explanation might have been good. This goes at a faster pace than the previous book and it squeezes a lot in. I liked the characters and the unusual settings, and I liked that I didn't find it predictable. The conclusion was satisfying, neither too maudlin nor too twee; I thought it suited the story very well.
I look forward to revisiting this trilogy sometime soon, as I think greater familiarity will help make it an even more enjoyable ride. I think for now 4.5/5, it might get an upgrade on re-read.
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Originally Posted by ReadingManiac
I enjoyed this one [The City of Brass] a while back! So the rest of the series is worthwhile?
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So having gotten to the end despite work trying to pull me away all the time, I think I can say that if you liked the first the chances are very good that you will enjoy the rest of the series. It's obviously well planned out, with various hints in the first book finding their place as you get through to the finale.