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Amina al-Sirafi #2
The Tapestry of Fate
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Expected 12 May 26New York Times bestselling author Shannon Chakraborty sets sail into the second adventure of pirate Amina al-Sirafi as her quest to track down magical artifacts brings her to the island lair of a sorceress whose woven enchantments are impossible to flee.
Amina al-Sirafi thinks she’s struck gold. Tasked with hunting down arcane artifacts for the council of immortal peris, she can savor the occasional rollicking adventure on the high seas with her cherished criminal companions while still returning home to raise her beloved daughter, Marjana. But when Raksh, the spirit of discord with whom she is reluctantly wed, provokes the council’s wrath, Amina is charged with a seemingly impossible quest: steal a spindle capable of rewriting fate from a mysterious sorceress on an island no one can escape.
Forced to leave Marjana—who is increasingly frustrated at being peddled what are clearly lies about her mother’s life and her own past—Amina finds her mission almost immediately thrown into peril. But deadly storms, an erratic poison mistress, and old enemies are the least of her worries. For the peris’ story is unraveling, hinting at a far deadlier game whose rules Amina must swiftly puzzle out. A game that sets her against an adversary more cunning and powerful than she has ever faced.
A game that not everyone on her crew wants her to win.
Amina al-Sirafi thinks she’s struck gold. Tasked with hunting down arcane artifacts for the council of immortal peris, she can savor the occasional rollicking adventure on the high seas with her cherished criminal companions while still returning home to raise her beloved daughter, Marjana. But when Raksh, the spirit of discord with whom she is reluctantly wed, provokes the council’s wrath, Amina is charged with a seemingly impossible quest: steal a spindle capable of rewriting fate from a mysterious sorceress on an island no one can escape.
Forced to leave Marjana—who is increasingly frustrated at being peddled what are clearly lies about her mother’s life and her own past—Amina finds her mission almost immediately thrown into peril. But deadly storms, an erratic poison mistress, and old enemies are the least of her worries. For the peris’ story is unraveling, hinting at a far deadlier game whose rules Amina must swiftly puzzle out. A game that sets her against an adversary more cunning and powerful than she has ever faced.
A game that not everyone on her crew wants her to win.
496 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication May 12, 2026
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Want to Read
April 1, 2023wHY in tHe naMe of Santa's PanTs woULd anyBOdy giVe ThIs a freaking ONE STAR BEFORE IT HAS EVEN BEEN RELEASED ?????
Oh, come on. Surely you can do better than that.
Oh, come on. Surely you can do better than that.
April 13, 2026
SHANNON OMFG
What a writer. WHEW
What a writer. WHEW
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March 15, 2023[Thursday, March 16, 2023] When is book two coming again?! I just finished the first one and I need this one. *gulp*
November 20, 2023
I have fallen in love with this writer. I've been living in the middle East for the last 48 years. Married a muslim, travelled throughout the Persian gulf as a musician, experienced the Syrian, Lebanese Iraq wars and still I live here in Beirut war hung the South burn again.. I'm an avid reader and very picky. Shannon don't stop writing you have touched my soul.
May 5, 2026
4.5 stars
The Tapestry of Fate returns to infamous pirate Amina al-Sirafi and her crew as they embark on a quest to capture their next transgression: a spindle capable of rewriting fate. I loved following the crew of the Marawati on their latest adventure. With a rich setting and emotional character arcs, this second installment really packed a punch.
Faced with deadly storms, a magical island, and a queen straight from legend, Amina finds herself pushed to her limits and questioning who she can trust. The isolated kingdom had a haunted paradise atmosphere that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Shannon Chakraborty crafts some incredibly compelling, morally complex female characters in this series. Through these characters, we explore vengeance, power, safety, and family. I loved seeing an older, female villain with a complex history. The interlude chapters provide fascinating insight into her history with this story's transgression. I also love how we get to see Amina and her friends grapple with the consequences of their return to a life at sea. Amina, in particular, is balancing a lot of conflicting responsibilities. There are no easy answers on this adventure, and Shannon Chakraborty brilliantly captures the emotional weight of the characters' decisions.
I do think that the story drags a bit in the middle. Though I could only guess at the specific details, the nature of the hidden truths was fairly obvious. All of the "I wonder what's going on here" time started to feel a bit repetitive. I feel like Dalila and Amina have the same conversation ten times. I was just waiting for it to get to the reveals I knew were coming.
I am going to need book three IMMEDIATELY! That ending was not nice, Shannon!!
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The Tapestry of Fate returns to infamous pirate Amina al-Sirafi and her crew as they embark on a quest to capture their next transgression: a spindle capable of rewriting fate. I loved following the crew of the Marawati on their latest adventure. With a rich setting and emotional character arcs, this second installment really packed a punch.
Faced with deadly storms, a magical island, and a queen straight from legend, Amina finds herself pushed to her limits and questioning who she can trust. The isolated kingdom had a haunted paradise atmosphere that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Shannon Chakraborty crafts some incredibly compelling, morally complex female characters in this series. Through these characters, we explore vengeance, power, safety, and family. I loved seeing an older, female villain with a complex history. The interlude chapters provide fascinating insight into her history with this story's transgression. I also love how we get to see Amina and her friends grapple with the consequences of their return to a life at sea. Amina, in particular, is balancing a lot of conflicting responsibilities. There are no easy answers on this adventure, and Shannon Chakraborty brilliantly captures the emotional weight of the characters' decisions.
I do think that the story drags a bit in the middle. Though I could only guess at the specific details, the nature of the hidden truths was fairly obvious. All of the "I wonder what's going on here" time started to feel a bit repetitive. I feel like Dalila and Amina have the same conversation ten times. I was just waiting for it to get to the reveals I knew were coming.
I am going to need book three IMMEDIATELY! That ending was not nice, Shannon!!
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anticipated-2026
August 19, 2025Feel like pure shit just want her back
Want to Read
June 13, 2024GIVE IT TO ME SHANNON 🙏🙏🙏
Want to Read
November 12, 2025i will give up my future firstborn to have this in my hands rn
April 11, 2026
“The men were killed and the women and children enslaved.
There are very few phrases both duller and more horrific. Because it is a fate so frequent to the pages of history, that unparalleled distance which separates our lives from the back-trodden past. that it becomes almost commonplace. We shudder and move on, marking the fates of the monarchs and kingdoms affected. Perhaps a famous scholar will bear mention, the strategies of generals and hand-wringing of politicians. They will step into the record, they will often escape. It will be those who cannot flee, whether by lack of means or because they have nowhere to go, who are left behind.”
The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty was a highly anticipated sequel for me and it did not disappoint.
We once again set sail with Amina into a perilous quest across the Persian Gulf to find a fabled island and retrieve a magical artefact of disastrous power and this story arc just swept me away entirely. In doing so we enter a tale of myth, the testing of friendships and a rather devastating shipwreck.
There’s themes of motherhood, injustices, the cost of violence and loss. There’s even special attention paid to the cultural significance of embroidery and the role of stories in shaping myths. Chakraborty weaves a richly depicted historical world and a strong female character to lead us through some thrilling adventures. Every page of this book was a sheer delight.
There are very few phrases both duller and more horrific. Because it is a fate so frequent to the pages of history, that unparalleled distance which separates our lives from the back-trodden past. that it becomes almost commonplace. We shudder and move on, marking the fates of the monarchs and kingdoms affected. Perhaps a famous scholar will bear mention, the strategies of generals and hand-wringing of politicians. They will step into the record, they will often escape. It will be those who cannot flee, whether by lack of means or because they have nowhere to go, who are left behind.”
The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty was a highly anticipated sequel for me and it did not disappoint.
We once again set sail with Amina into a perilous quest across the Persian Gulf to find a fabled island and retrieve a magical artefact of disastrous power and this story arc just swept me away entirely. In doing so we enter a tale of myth, the testing of friendships and a rather devastating shipwreck.
There’s themes of motherhood, injustices, the cost of violence and loss. There’s even special attention paid to the cultural significance of embroidery and the role of stories in shaping myths. Chakraborty weaves a richly depicted historical world and a strong female character to lead us through some thrilling adventures. Every page of this book was a sheer delight.
April 23, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.
Starting with the positives…I just love the world Shannon Chakraborty has created starting with the Daevabad Trilogy and continuing with Amina. The lore and creatures are just so fascinating and I just love spending time in her world. That being said, there was a lack of communication that was used to try to dramatize reveals throughout the story and I just was so frustrated by it. Like come on these characters are far too old to be acting like that. The pacing of the plot and reveals were also a little off for me, I felt many of the reveals were undermined by the plethora of interludes and all of the action was so concentrated at the end it just wasn’t my favorite. I do still recommend this series though, and after the end of this one I can’t wait to see where we go in the next book.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me a copy to review.
Starting with the positives…I just love the world Shannon Chakraborty has created starting with the Daevabad Trilogy and continuing with Amina. The lore and creatures are just so fascinating and I just love spending time in her world. That being said, there was a lack of communication that was used to try to dramatize reveals throughout the story and I just was so frustrated by it. Like come on these characters are far too old to be acting like that. The pacing of the plot and reveals were also a little off for me, I felt many of the reveals were undermined by the plethora of interludes and all of the action was so concentrated at the end it just wasn’t my favorite. I do still recommend this series though, and after the end of this one I can’t wait to see where we go in the next book.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me a copy to review.
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May 9, 2026[Tuesday, April 28, 2026] I just got a signed ARC from the author herself! And I'm super excited to dig right in. The cover is gorgeous! It's 481 pages of adventure! This is the uncorrected proof, so hopefully I'll get the published ones soon! x
May 3, 2026
5/5 Stars
Format: Trade Paperback ARC
Spoilers: No
Huge thank you to the author for doing a giveaway of this ARC!
I loved the Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, and was so excited when I heard that The Tapestry of Fate was coming out this year. I was even more excited when I won an ARC from the author on an IG giveaway. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it definitely lived up to the hype!
One of the things I loved about the original Amina was the character work. Chakraborty writes such vivid, real characters who really stick with you and feel so honest and lived in. Amina is a wonderful main character, and I love seeing her struggle with honor and duty, while at the same time dealing with reactionary emotions. I also love the study of a mother (parent) who wants to do the best for their child, and their family, but is also torn by duty and desire. The whole idea of a middle aged pirate who wants to be better and wants to be there, but also misses their previous life, is such a real thing.
The story in the one is fantastic. We get a new villain who is absolutely fascinating, who also brings a new and interesting magic into the world. The plot had great pacing, mixing adventure with politicking and mystery solving. All of our favorite characters are back, and this time they face even greater danger. We get such a satisfying climax and conclusion, and then the ending leaves you salivating for the next book in the series!
One of the other things I adored about this book was the study of loyalty, trust, and friendship. Amina and Delila especially have some great interactions in this one as the middle portion of the story focuses on them, and we learn so much about the Mistress of Poisons.
If you loved the first Amina story, I think you are going to love this one as well. It has everything we loved about book one ramped up a notch, and Chakraborty is in peak form on this one. You need to read this one for sure!
Format: Trade Paperback ARC
Spoilers: No
Huge thank you to the author for doing a giveaway of this ARC!
I loved the Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, and was so excited when I heard that The Tapestry of Fate was coming out this year. I was even more excited when I won an ARC from the author on an IG giveaway. This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it definitely lived up to the hype!
One of the things I loved about the original Amina was the character work. Chakraborty writes such vivid, real characters who really stick with you and feel so honest and lived in. Amina is a wonderful main character, and I love seeing her struggle with honor and duty, while at the same time dealing with reactionary emotions. I also love the study of a mother (parent) who wants to do the best for their child, and their family, but is also torn by duty and desire. The whole idea of a middle aged pirate who wants to be better and wants to be there, but also misses their previous life, is such a real thing.
The story in the one is fantastic. We get a new villain who is absolutely fascinating, who also brings a new and interesting magic into the world. The plot had great pacing, mixing adventure with politicking and mystery solving. All of our favorite characters are back, and this time they face even greater danger. We get such a satisfying climax and conclusion, and then the ending leaves you salivating for the next book in the series!
One of the other things I adored about this book was the study of loyalty, trust, and friendship. Amina and Delila especially have some great interactions in this one as the middle portion of the story focuses on them, and we learn so much about the Mistress of Poisons.
If you loved the first Amina story, I think you are going to love this one as well. It has everything we loved about book one ramped up a notch, and Chakraborty is in peak form on this one. You need to read this one for sure!
Want to Read
February 18, 2024Someone please tell me when this book is set to publish!!! I need more Amina!!
April 30, 2026
4.25 stars! Savored every second of this book. Chakraborty’s writing is so unique - she creates the most mystical atmosphere every single time. I truly feel transported.
Full RTC
Thank you to Harper Voyager for the advance copy! All opinions are my own.
Full RTC
Thank you to Harper Voyager for the advance copy! All opinions are my own.
April 12, 2026
Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean in this page turning sequel to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean, historical fantasy, swan buckling pirate adventure, enchanted island, female antagonist, older cast of characters, motherhood, brutal cliffhanger, magical objects, a haunting and hungry spirit and a mysterious cult like civilization
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Just when Amina thought she would get a bit of a break, does a cursed speaking bird creature show up again, to force her on yet another treasure hunt for yet another magical object and we as the reader are dragged along with her on this swan bucking adventure.
This time the journey took us to an enchanted island kingdom, where things might not be as they seemed at first glance. And on this very island, Shannon Chakraborty managed to captivate the reader with an almost dream like dazed atmosphere, a story about a haunting and hungry spirit and a mysterious cult like civilization. Along with that, I adored how much colour and vivid details Shannon Chakraborty put into the architecture and interior design of the places this story took us, as they created brilliant moments of imagery such as bejewelled catacombs of death and the past.
Similar to the first book, The Tapestry of Fate switched between the main story and a secondary story through interludes, which added a great level of mystery and tension to the story.
Additionally, this sequel kept up the wonderful sense of humour and great banter between the crew, which was something I particularly adored about The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. On top of that, it very much delighted me that we (again) not only had an older female main character and supporting cast of characters, but also a female antagonist which is something we need more often in adult fantasy novels.
Lastly, The Tapestry of Fate never lost its tension and page turning quality as there was one breathtaking reveal after the other through the story and especially the closer, you’ve got to the end…and don’t even get me started on the brutal cliffhanger it ended on. Shannon Chakraborty, when I get to you!
Thank you very much to Yema at Harper Reach for sending me this early copy, I am cursing myself because I now have to wait even longer for book 3!
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬: Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean, historical fantasy, swan buckling pirate adventure, enchanted island, female antagonist, older cast of characters, motherhood, brutal cliffhanger, magical objects, a haunting and hungry spirit and a mysterious cult like civilization
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Just when Amina thought she would get a bit of a break, does a cursed speaking bird creature show up again, to force her on yet another treasure hunt for yet another magical object and we as the reader are dragged along with her on this swan bucking adventure.
This time the journey took us to an enchanted island kingdom, where things might not be as they seemed at first glance. And on this very island, Shannon Chakraborty managed to captivate the reader with an almost dream like dazed atmosphere, a story about a haunting and hungry spirit and a mysterious cult like civilization. Along with that, I adored how much colour and vivid details Shannon Chakraborty put into the architecture and interior design of the places this story took us, as they created brilliant moments of imagery such as bejewelled catacombs of death and the past.
Similar to the first book, The Tapestry of Fate switched between the main story and a secondary story through interludes, which added a great level of mystery and tension to the story.
Additionally, this sequel kept up the wonderful sense of humour and great banter between the crew, which was something I particularly adored about The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. On top of that, it very much delighted me that we (again) not only had an older female main character and supporting cast of characters, but also a female antagonist which is something we need more often in adult fantasy novels.
Lastly, The Tapestry of Fate never lost its tension and page turning quality as there was one breathtaking reveal after the other through the story and especially the closer, you’ve got to the end…and don’t even get me started on the brutal cliffhanger it ended on. Shannon Chakraborty, when I get to you!
Thank you very much to Yema at Harper Reach for sending me this early copy, I am cursing myself because I now have to wait even longer for book 3!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
To the surprise of absolutely no one, I loved this.
It's been about 2 years since I read Amina al Sirafi 1, so I did need to read a quick review of Amina's crew, but once I had that review, it was easy to dive back into this world. The book starts in a very similar tone to book 1, a chaotic fun pirate romp, but once we get to the main body of the plot, it zooms in and slows down a bit so we really get to sit with Amina, and especially with her relationship with Dalila, in a way that I really enjoyed.
The only mild criticism I have of this book is that there is a plot element whose resolution seemed surprisingly minimized and hand-wave-y given how heavily it loomed through a significant portion of the story. When I sit and think about it, this feels a bit dismissive of a major source of tension, but I was so entertained by everything else going on that it really didn't harm my reading experience at all.
Shannon Chakraborty really just seems to be my perfect author. Her prose enthrall me, her worlds feel lush and expansive, her characters feel tangible and human. And her stories are just so fun. This was a delight and I cannot wait for book 3.
It's been about 2 years since I read Amina al Sirafi 1, so I did need to read a quick review of Amina's crew, but once I had that review, it was easy to dive back into this world. The book starts in a very similar tone to book 1, a chaotic fun pirate romp, but once we get to the main body of the plot, it zooms in and slows down a bit so we really get to sit with Amina, and especially with her relationship with Dalila, in a way that I really enjoyed.
The only mild criticism I have of this book is that there is a plot element whose resolution seemed surprisingly minimized and hand-wave-y given how heavily it loomed through a significant portion of the story. When I sit and think about it, this feels a bit dismissive of a major source of tension, but I was so entertained by everything else going on that it really didn't harm my reading experience at all.
Shannon Chakraborty really just seems to be my perfect author. Her prose enthrall me, her worlds feel lush and expansive, her characters feel tangible and human. And her stories are just so fun. This was a delight and I cannot wait for book 3.
Want to Read
September 17, 2025I CANT WAIT TO READ THIS!! GIVE IT TO ME RIGHT NOW
May 10, 2026
RTC!
December 5, 2025
The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty follows Amina al-Sirafi on her next adventure, as she’s sent by the council of immortal peris to steal a magical spindle capable of rewriting fate, from a sorceress on a mysterious island. The book promises storms, dangerous magic, betrayals, and the strains of leaving her daughter Marjana behind, adding emotional weight alongside the high-seas fantasy adventure.
CAN'T WAIT FOR IT'S RELEASE!!
CAN'T WAIT FOR IT'S RELEASE!!
April 16, 2026
3.5 rounded up for Goodreads and Netgalley.
Overall, it was a solid sequel. It did not grip me as much as the first book though, I found this one to be slower paced at times. It was still adventurous but I didn’t feel that it was as action-packed as the first book. This sequel focused a little bit more on developing some relationships that we were introduced to in the first book, and I did like that — especially a relationship between two adult female characters. And the ending… the last few words… Jaw-dropping. And I’m not one to feel shocked when I read endings. But this one? I can’t wait for the sequel. I highly recommend this fantasy series.
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Overall, it was a solid sequel. It did not grip me as much as the first book though, I found this one to be slower paced at times. It was still adventurous but I didn’t feel that it was as action-packed as the first book. This sequel focused a little bit more on developing some relationships that we were introduced to in the first book, and I did like that — especially a relationship between two adult female characters. And the ending… the last few words… Jaw-dropping. And I’m not one to feel shocked when I read endings. But this one? I can’t wait for the sequel. I highly recommend this fantasy series.
Thank you to Netgalley for an e-ARC in exchange for a honest review.
April 24, 2026
I loved the first book in this series and enjoyed this one but it fell a bit short of the highs of the initial story.
Firstly it’s great to be back in this world again. The world and its characters are so vibrant and engaging. The author has done a wonderful job in creating characters that I am invested in and in world I look forward to visiting. This particular tale prioritises the relationship between our pirate captain and her “best friend” the mistress of poisons. This exploration of female friendships is fascinating and well developed especially in a world where successful women are usually spurned.
The main story focuses on the crew seeking out an immensely powerful magical object in a mysterious hidden kingdom ruled over by an incredibly powerful witch. When they reach this kingdom all is not as it seems and the crews preconceptions unravel as they try to make sense of it. Meanwhile interspersed through the main story we have another narrative covering the history of the witch. It’s told and paced really well making it a great journey.
My only complaint is that while the first novel contained a number of adventures and hijinks leading up to a central narrative this story is very much singular which allows it to tell a much more complex story but lacks some of the fun and levity of the first novel.
Ultimately I had a blast with this novel and can’t wait to return to the world.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the eARC
Firstly it’s great to be back in this world again. The world and its characters are so vibrant and engaging. The author has done a wonderful job in creating characters that I am invested in and in world I look forward to visiting. This particular tale prioritises the relationship between our pirate captain and her “best friend” the mistress of poisons. This exploration of female friendships is fascinating and well developed especially in a world where successful women are usually spurned.
The main story focuses on the crew seeking out an immensely powerful magical object in a mysterious hidden kingdom ruled over by an incredibly powerful witch. When they reach this kingdom all is not as it seems and the crews preconceptions unravel as they try to make sense of it. Meanwhile interspersed through the main story we have another narrative covering the history of the witch. It’s told and paced really well making it a great journey.
My only complaint is that while the first novel contained a number of adventures and hijinks leading up to a central narrative this story is very much singular which allows it to tell a much more complex story but lacks some of the fun and levity of the first novel.
Ultimately I had a blast with this novel and can’t wait to return to the world.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the eARC
April 14, 2026
Screaming crying throwing up. A rare follow-up that is just as good if not better than the original. I was literally gasping at the twists this book took. I can’t believe how good this book is, I’m in awe. The craft of this book alone, from the historical research to the writing itself, is a masterpiece. I cannot wait to talk about this book once it comes out. Thank you to the publisher for a copy of the ARC!
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September 27, 2025guess i know what i’m getting for my birthday next year :)
April 3, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Where do I even begin? I guess I should say that this book ends with a cliffhanger so devastating I was visibly upset at work. The devastation, to be clear, is entirely do to the fact that Shannon Chakraborty is in a realm of her own when it comes to crafting deeply human, deeply flawed, and profoundly lovable characters. I had the pleasure of reading the first book in this series immediately prior to this one, which I think added another level of devastation once it was done. After reading this though, I started the Daevabad Trilogy, which is also so fantastic, and I'm happy to say that Shannon Chakraborty has shot up to the top of my list when it comes to fantasy writers -perhaps only surpassed by Ursula K. Le Guin. And there are some similarities between the two; both are incredible at creating characters that feel alive and breathing, with glaring flaws and faults that you hope throughout the entire reading experience they'll overcome. In his book specifically, Amina and Dalila's relationship was at turns sweet and so so frustrating, but that's exactly which kept me going throughout the first half despite the pacing being a bit slower than book one. And the framing devices set up in the first book worked so well for this entry especially. Minor spoiler ahead but having chapters from the POV of a cursed spindle?!?! Genius! Chakraborty's writing, world-building, and pacing are just fantastic, and I cannot believe I have to wait however long I have to wait for book three...
April 26, 2026
Shannon Chakraborty!!!!
The ending was truly diabolical, 5 stars 😌
Thank you so much to HarperVoyager for the proof copy! Full review to come when I’ve recovered from the shock x
The ending was truly diabolical, 5 stars 😌
Thank you so much to HarperVoyager for the proof copy! Full review to come when I’ve recovered from the shock x
May 4, 2026
Oh my god?! OH MY GOD?!? The way I gasped at reading the last dialogue on the last page?!? I’m too shocked and I am desperately awaiting book 3.
I did like book 1 more. The pacing in this one was a bit slow for me at times. I missed the sea adventure & crew camaraderie as they were stranded on an island, separated from each other, for the majority of the book. I also missed more of the banter between Amina and Raksh.
Thank you to GoodReads, the publisher, and author for my advanced copy 🫶🏻
I did like book 1 more. The pacing in this one was a bit slow for me at times. I missed the sea adventure & crew camaraderie as they were stranded on an island, separated from each other, for the majority of the book. I also missed more of the banter between Amina and Raksh.
Thank you to GoodReads, the publisher, and author for my advanced copy 🫶🏻
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
🇫🇷French & English reviews🇬🇧
*Cette chronique est basée sur un NetGalley ARC en échange d'un avis neutre et honnête*
📖Genre & Tropes📖 : Historical fantasy x pirates x epic quest x medieval indian ocean x found family x adventure x in their 40’s x more or less heist plot
Un deuxième tome que j’ai eu beaucoup de mal à lire et que j’ai beaucoup de mal à juger ×
C’était un tome que j’attendais avec beaucoup d’impatience et autant je recommande le premier tome à TOUT LE MONDE (et je l’ai d’ailleurs offert à pas mal d’amies !), autant celui là m’a laissée plus partagée …
Les points positifs :
- l’univers est toujours aussi riche. J’adore les descriptions des différents endroits où ils vont et les gens qu’ils rencontrent (mention spéciale pour l’île artificielle des pirates !! Je voulais tout explorer là-bas)
- le début du livre ! J’ai adoré l’intrigue avec l’espèce de grottes avec les automates ! J’avais tellement envie de poursuivre l’aventure là-bas ! Et j’ai adoré la partie avec l’île des pirates et la rencontre avec les mystérieux Banu Sasan !
- la dernière partie ! Tellement de rebondissements mais surtout cette fin qui m’a TUÉE ! Je ne sais pas comment je vais lire le prochain tome ><
- Raksh ! OK je sais c’est tellement un personnage ambivalent mais j’ai beaucoup aimé justement l’évolution de son personnage dans ce tome et j’avoue j’ai un petit faible pour lui =) (et mention spéciale pour Jamal aussi que j’adore !)
Les points négatifs :
- le gros point négatif c’est le rythme du livre ! Au départ, le rythme est plutôt soutenu comme la dernière partie mais à partir du moment où ils sont sur l’île, j’avais l’impression que tout ralentissait et qu’il ne se passait rien …
- L’intrigue ! Elle était intéressante mais j’ai vu certaines choses venir à des kilomètres et ça m’a gênée que les personnages (qui étaient beaucoup plus malins dans le premier) ne voient pas ce qui se passait (je pense notamment à certains « symptômes »)
- Amina ! Autant c’est un personnage que j’avais adoré dans le premier autant ici je l’ai trouvé beaucoup plus passive et paralysée par ses peurs et ses doutes … Je l’avais trouvé plus combative dans le premier tome et surtout sa relation avec sa famille et notamment sa fille m’a particulièrement frustrée (c’était tellement un désastre annoncé ! Et tous ces secrets !! Alors qu’elle sait que rien dire va les mettre encore plus en danger !)
C’est quand même un livre marquant parce que ça m’a fait ressentir plein de choses, même s’il y avait beaucoup de frustrations mais pas de coup de cœur comme le premier !
Bref, une fantasy historique qui ne m’a pas complètement convaincue mais que je recommande quand même pour la richesse de l’ouvrage !
PS : to the publisher and Netgalley, thank you so much for the ARC =D
⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐
*This review is based on a NetGalley ARC in exchange for a neutral and honest review*
A second volume that I found very difficult to read and that I'm finding very difficult to review ><
This was a book I was eagerly awaiting, and while I recommend the first book to EVERYONE (and I've even given it to quite a few friends !), this one left me with mixed feelings …
The positive points :
- The world is still incredibly rich. I love the descriptions of the different places they go and the people they meet (special mention for the artificial pirate island !! I wanted to explore everything there)
- The beginning of the book ! I loved the plot with the kind of caves with the automatons ! I was so eager to continue the adventure there ! And I loved the part with the pirate island and the encounter with the mysterious Banu Sasan !
- The last part ! So many twists and turns, but especially that ending that KILLED me ! I don't know how I'm going to read the next book ><
- Raksh ! Okay, I know he's such an ambivalent character, but I really loved his character development in this volume, and I admit I have a bit of a soft spot for him =) (and a special mention for Jamal too, whom I adore !)
The negative points :
- The biggest negative point is the book's pacing ! At the beginning, the pace is quite fast, like in the last part, but from the moment they arrive on the island, I felt like everything slowed down and nothing happened …
- The plot ! It was interesting, but I saw some things coming a mile away, and it bothered me that the characters (who were much smarter in the first book) didn't see what was happening (I'm thinking in particular of certain "symptoms").
- Amina ! While I adored this character in the first book, here I found her much more passive and paralyzed by her fears and doubts … I found her more combative in the first volume, and above all, her relationship with her family, especially her daughter, particularly frustrated me (it was such a disaster waiting to happen ! And all those secrets !! Knowing that saying nothing will only put them in even more danger !).
It's still a memorable book because it made me feel a lot, even if there were many frustrations, but it didn't quite win me over like the first one !
In short, a historical fantasy that didn't completely convince me, but I still recommend it for the richness of the work !
PS: To the publisher and NetGalley, thank you so much for the ARC =D
*Cette chronique est basée sur un NetGalley ARC en échange d'un avis neutre et honnête*
📖Genre & Tropes📖 : Historical fantasy x pirates x epic quest x medieval indian ocean x found family x adventure x in their 40’s x more or less heist plot
Un deuxième tome que j’ai eu beaucoup de mal à lire et que j’ai beaucoup de mal à juger ×
C’était un tome que j’attendais avec beaucoup d’impatience et autant je recommande le premier tome à TOUT LE MONDE (et je l’ai d’ailleurs offert à pas mal d’amies !), autant celui là m’a laissée plus partagée …
Les points positifs :
- l’univers est toujours aussi riche. J’adore les descriptions des différents endroits où ils vont et les gens qu’ils rencontrent (mention spéciale pour l’île artificielle des pirates !! Je voulais tout explorer là-bas)
- le début du livre ! J’ai adoré l’intrigue avec l’espèce de grottes avec les automates ! J’avais tellement envie de poursuivre l’aventure là-bas ! Et j’ai adoré la partie avec l’île des pirates et la rencontre avec les mystérieux Banu Sasan !
- la dernière partie ! Tellement de rebondissements mais surtout cette fin qui m’a TUÉE ! Je ne sais pas comment je vais lire le prochain tome ><
- Raksh ! OK je sais c’est tellement un personnage ambivalent mais j’ai beaucoup aimé justement l’évolution de son personnage dans ce tome et j’avoue j’ai un petit faible pour lui =) (et mention spéciale pour Jamal aussi que j’adore !)
Les points négatifs :
- le gros point négatif c’est le rythme du livre ! Au départ, le rythme est plutôt soutenu comme la dernière partie mais à partir du moment où ils sont sur l’île, j’avais l’impression que tout ralentissait et qu’il ne se passait rien …
- L’intrigue ! Elle était intéressante mais j’ai vu certaines choses venir à des kilomètres et ça m’a gênée que les personnages (qui étaient beaucoup plus malins dans le premier) ne voient pas ce qui se passait (je pense notamment à certains « symptômes »)
- Amina ! Autant c’est un personnage que j’avais adoré dans le premier autant ici je l’ai trouvé beaucoup plus passive et paralysée par ses peurs et ses doutes … Je l’avais trouvé plus combative dans le premier tome et surtout sa relation avec sa famille et notamment sa fille m’a particulièrement frustrée (c’était tellement un désastre annoncé ! Et tous ces secrets !! Alors qu’elle sait que rien dire va les mettre encore plus en danger !)
C’est quand même un livre marquant parce que ça m’a fait ressentir plein de choses, même s’il y avait beaucoup de frustrations mais pas de coup de cœur comme le premier !
Bref, une fantasy historique qui ne m’a pas complètement convaincue mais que je recommande quand même pour la richesse de l’ouvrage !
PS : to the publisher and Netgalley, thank you so much for the ARC =D
⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐
*This review is based on a NetGalley ARC in exchange for a neutral and honest review*
A second volume that I found very difficult to read and that I'm finding very difficult to review ><
This was a book I was eagerly awaiting, and while I recommend the first book to EVERYONE (and I've even given it to quite a few friends !), this one left me with mixed feelings …
The positive points :
- The world is still incredibly rich. I love the descriptions of the different places they go and the people they meet (special mention for the artificial pirate island !! I wanted to explore everything there)
- The beginning of the book ! I loved the plot with the kind of caves with the automatons ! I was so eager to continue the adventure there ! And I loved the part with the pirate island and the encounter with the mysterious Banu Sasan !
- The last part ! So many twists and turns, but especially that ending that KILLED me ! I don't know how I'm going to read the next book ><
- Raksh ! Okay, I know he's such an ambivalent character, but I really loved his character development in this volume, and I admit I have a bit of a soft spot for him =) (and a special mention for Jamal too, whom I adore !)
The negative points :
- The biggest negative point is the book's pacing ! At the beginning, the pace is quite fast, like in the last part, but from the moment they arrive on the island, I felt like everything slowed down and nothing happened …
- The plot ! It was interesting, but I saw some things coming a mile away, and it bothered me that the characters (who were much smarter in the first book) didn't see what was happening (I'm thinking in particular of certain "symptoms").
- Amina ! While I adored this character in the first book, here I found her much more passive and paralyzed by her fears and doubts … I found her more combative in the first volume, and above all, her relationship with her family, especially her daughter, particularly frustrated me (it was such a disaster waiting to happen ! And all those secrets !! Knowing that saying nothing will only put them in even more danger !).
It's still a memorable book because it made me feel a lot, even if there were many frustrations, but it didn't quite win me over like the first one !
In short, a historical fantasy that didn't completely convince me, but I still recommend it for the richness of the work !
PS: To the publisher and NetGalley, thank you so much for the ARC =D
March 25, 2025
I loved it. Start to finish: good storytelling, thought-out characters, strong female lead with depth
Thoughts of a fierce independent woman with wishes, regrets and hopes for herself and her family with struggles about her past and future.
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