In the teeming alleyways of eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri ekes out a living with her con artist talents, never believing in the magic whispered in street tales. That is, until she accidentally summons an ancient djinn warrior named Dara. Thrust into a world of mythical creatures and fiery realms, Nahri discovers the enigmatic city of Daevabad, the legendary city of brass bound to her destiny. Here, simmering tensions and deep resentments threaten to unravel a volatile history. As Nahri navigates this treacherous city alongside Dara and a rebellious prince named Alizayd, her arrival sparks a potential war centuries in the making. As Nahri grapples with her new-found magical powers and political intrigue, she must choose her allies wisely. In the city where blood can be as treacherous as any enchantment, Nahri learns that wielding magic comes with life-or-death stakes, and that the fables of old hold more truths than she ever imagined.