The Empire of Gold: A Novel

The Daevabad Trilogy, Book 3

De: S. A. Chakraborty

Narrado por: Soneela Nankani

"No series since George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire has quite captured both palace intrigue and the way that tribal infighting and war hurt the vulnerable the most." (Paste Magazine)

The final chapter in the best-selling, 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.

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.

©2020 S. A. Chakraborty (P)2020 HarperAudio

Great book

I enjoyed this book overall. The narrator did an awesome job. It definitely makes a difference when you listen to a book. I would definitely recommend this series.

Amazing

This is such an amazing book and series! It is definitely in my top 3 favorite books!

Magic and heartbreak will keep you mesmerised

I am so sad to see the series end; but what a wonderful story. Nahri, Ali, & Dara’s journey through Daveabad will make you feel like you are right there with them. I can’t wait to hear S. A. Chakraborty next adventure.

28 hours of agony (it’s good, I swear)

I hate this book, and I hate this author. 100/10 most painful experience. I’ll treasure this series forever.

Loved it!

A fabulous conclusion to an already great trilogy! There's so much here to enjoy, not only a continuation of the characters and plotlines opened by the previous books, but a satisfying and heartwrenching conclusion to the series.

Fantastic series

I read all the books when it first came out, and was incredibly happy to be able to listen to the books with the same reader all the way through. Soneela Nankani did a wonderful job of conveying each of the characters voices and emotions. If given a chance I will actively seek the books she's narrated.
The three book series is well written, and this, the third book, brings a great satisfying ending to the story.

Exquisite

I simply can't say enough good things about this trilogy. Brilliant, imaginative, colorful, inventive, unlike anything else out there. Those are just the first words to come to mind. The narration is excellent, Ms. Nankani does a fantastic job with the different characters. This is simply fantasy at it's best.

couldn't stop listening

a little angsty... but honestly, a beautiful story of love, trauma, culture, faith, prejudice and acceptance...

I’m sad it’s over

This was such a good series, I’m sad to see it end but enjoyed it very much

A phenomenal continuation

Loved all the additional history of the world and learning more of the Marids role in the wider world. The drama between Dava and Manizeh, the pain and compromise as their plans continue to evolve and set back is fantastic and the details of the emotions written and performed are top notch.

Loved the layers within the story and how S.A. Chakraborty demonstrates the compromises and calls back to the learned skills of her characters. A true treat to read.