Kelsey
Immediately orders sequel upon completion
I'm usually that annoying type of person who struggles to suspend my disbelief when it comes to fantasy novels. But I was emotionally desperate for this book – after A Little Life followed by a nonfiction about addiction, I told myself it was time for something breezy. City of Brass did not disappoint. I have my qualms (of course, as one must), but they didn't hamper the book's ability to transport me out of my anxiety brain. For that, I am very grateful.
All I wish is that Chakraborty would brainstorm some new ways of expressing “his smile did not reach his eyes”. Might I recommend the following:
“His smile was not compelling”
“He smiled unconvincingly”
“She noticed his smile appeared fake”
Etc, etc, etc.
Immediately orders sequel upon completion
I'm usually that annoying type of person who struggles to suspend my disbelief when it comes to fantasy novels. But I was emotionally desperate for this book – after A Little Life followed by a nonfiction about addiction, I told myself it was time for something breezy. City of Brass did not disappoint. I have my qualms (of course, as one must), but they didn't hamper the book's ability to transport me out of my anxiety brain. For that, I am very grateful.
All I wish is that Chakraborty would brainstorm some new ways of expressing “his smile did not reach his eyes”. Might I recommend the following:
“His smile was not compelling”
“He smiled unconvincingly”
“She noticed his smile appeared fake”
Etc, etc, etc.