The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)

by S. A. Chakraborty

Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, launches a new trilogy of magic and mayhem with this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artefacts and ancient mysteries, and one woman’s quest to seize a final chance at glory…

A pirate of infamy and one of the most storied and scandalous captains to sail the seven seas.

Amina al-Sirafi has survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural.

But when she’s offered a job no bandit could refuse, she jumps at the chance for one final adventure with her old crew that will make her a legend and offers a fortune that will secure her and her family’s future forever.

Yet the deeper Amina dives the higher the stakes. For there’s always risk in wanting to become a legend, to seize one last chance at glory, to savour just a bit more power…and the price might be your very soul.

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

5 of 5 stars

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Book Summary:

Amina al-Sirafi has had a long and interesting career. It's earned her many names and titles. Most of which she is fond of, some proud of. Unfortunately, that sort of fame makes it difficult to peacefully find retirement.

Enter her current situation. Amina has been tasked with finding a kidnapped daughter. Even without the blackmail, Amina would have done her best to bring this girl home. However, many dangers are lying between Amina and her charge.

My Review:

Let me just start this review by saying, thank goodness The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi is the first in a series! I don't know what I would do if I had to say goodbye to this world right now. Probably cry?

I have loved S.A. Chakraborty's writing from the moment I found The City of Brass, and let me tell you – this latest series does not disappoint! The two are drastically different, and I honestly love that.

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi merges many elements into one, including pirates and lore, forbidden treasures, debt, and family. It's an emotional and fantastical read, and I couldn't get enough of it. It was one of those books I tried to savor, but by the end, I couldn't put it down.

Highlights:
Historical Fiction
Fantasy Pirates
Strong Characters
Atmospheric

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