This is an enthralling read that has a wonderfully rich and diverse cast of characters that inhabit a world that is beautifully realised and brought to life. 

Initially set in Cario during the Napoleonic period the story follows Nahri, a street thief come con artist, who accidentally summons not one, but two Djinni, so changing the course of her life forever. 

Forced to leave Cario,  she sets off on a journey, including a trip on a flying carpet, that sees her eventually end up in Daevabad, The City of Brass, home to  Djinnis. 

As the story progresses, there are a fair few revelations concerning the various characters, along with a number of mysteries and intrigues, most of which I am happy to say wrongfooted me and didn't work out how I was assuming. 

There are action sequences also, both magical and mundane, which are well written and manage to build a fair bit of tension and suspense, and most include some level of emotional hit as well. 

This is a great start to a new series which promises to be highly engaging.