The Kingdom of Copper by S. A. Chakraborty

Guys.  I love this series so much.  SO MUCH.  Starting with “The City of Brass” this book continues the The Daevabad Trilogy.  Um, and I litereally on the edge of my seat waiting for the final book.  But I digress.

 

Before picking up this book, I re-read “The City of Brass” in a weekend.  I had forgotten about the big ending, and was shocked all over again on what happened.  But I won’t spoil it.  Just know, that at least one question is answered pretty early on in the book.  So, in this continuation, we follow Nahri in her ongoing quest to become a healer and take on her family legacy in the famed magical capital.  Now married to the heir of the throne, she has to navigate her political life, but her personal life as well.

Aliyzad, bansihed from his father’s kingdom, returns a hero.  He doesn’t seek the power, but the city starts to rally around him.  Could it be a danger to his father’s reign?

Dara, oh Dara.  Not exactly my favorite character, but he does experience a lot of growth in this book, and I’m intrigued to see where it goes from here.

And it wouldn’t be a good book if there wasn’t a grand battle.  It was very fast paced and left the reader guessing which side was the “right” side the entire time.  And what side Nahri would ultimately take.

I just love it so much.  And the ending….GURRRRRLLLLL….I gasped!  Out loud!  I need to know what happens!  Which is always a sign of a good book.

So, what I’m saying is….if you like far off places, magic spells, a prince in diguise….you’ll love this book too.

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Also, I just turned in the first edits of my own book…..so, *fingers crossed* you’ll be seeing more information soon (such as a pre-order link!)

The Suspect by Fiona Barton

So, do you remember the movie “Brokedown Palace” with Claire Danes?  I saw it once, years ago, and it terrified me.  It made me never want to travel to Thailand.  This book reaffirms that decision.

Okay, maybe it’s not that serious.  Thai jail is no joke, and staying in a hostel sounds like the absolute worst.  I also think its much more an aspect of British culture to travel to Thailand for holiday.  Here in the US, we just head to the beaches of Florida or Mexico.

Anyway, I digress.

I LOVED this book.  Supsenseful from the jump.  Two girls go to Thailand after High School, things don’t go as planned, their family has to cope halfway around the world.

The two girls end up staying at a ramshackle “hostel” with a sketchy looking crew.  Alex, the more mature of the two can’t wait to move on, but is scared to leave without her traveling companion.  Not the person she wanted to travel with anyway.  (This reminded me of the time I was in Europe with American Music Abroad and roomed with Martha.  She would sneak out, drink, bring boys  back, etc.  I was a soon to be Junior in high school and superemly uncomfortable the entire time….so I idenfied with Alex).

After a tragedy, the story revolves between the girls parents, the detective in England, and the Reporter who lands the story.  (The same reporter of Barton’s earlier books).  Through a twist, there is a surprising connection between the people working this case.  It threw me for a loop.  And then with about 50 pages left there is a whole other twist that made me gasp out loud whilst I read at me desk at work (shhhhhhhh!).

Super great read, I can’t wait for more of her work!