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Amina al-Sirafi #2
The Tapestry of Fate
THE EPIC, ACTION-PACKED SEQUEL TO THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SHANNON CHAKRABORTY
Set sail into the second adventure of 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 magical artifacts for the council of immortal peris, she can savour the occasional adventure on the high seas with her cherished criminal companions while still returning home to raise her beloved daughter.
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 her daughter, 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 unravelling, 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.
Set sail into the second adventure of 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 magical artifacts for the council of immortal peris, she can savour the occasional adventure on the high seas with her cherished criminal companions while still returning home to raise her beloved daughter.
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 her daughter, 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 unravelling, 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.
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First published May 12, 2026
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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!!
Links to my TikTok | Instagram | Bindery Books
anticipated-2026
August 19, 2025Feel like pure shit just want her back
Want to Read
June 13, 2024GIVE IT TO ME SHANNON 🙏🙏🙏
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.
May 12, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 5 stars
This was perfection to me. The Amina al-Sirafi trilogy is officially marked safe from the sophomore slump ✔️
It was SO good to be back with Amina and the crew of the Marawati. This story picks right up where the The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi ended and the first couple of chapters do a great job of orienting the reader back in the world.
Like all Chakraborty's books, Tapestry is vibrant, adventurous, imaginative, and emotionally devastating. I really loved how this book focused on the character of Amina and let us see into more of who she is: her hopes, dreams, fears, triumphs. I especially enjoyed how this installation of their escapades put Amina and Delila's friendship under a microscope in a way that felt earnest and raw, despite the fantastical setting.
The worldbuilding is so expansive, and it somehow continues to grow throughout the story. The structure of Amina telling Jamal her story and Jamal telling us as the reader put me slap-bang in the middle of everything that was going on and hugely elevated the reading experience for me.
Chakraborty's writing is witty, precise, and immersive.
The ending left me reeling. I still have a pit in my stomach 😭
Thank you so much to Harper Voyager for the finished copy! All thoughts are my own.
This was perfection to me. The Amina al-Sirafi trilogy is officially marked safe from the sophomore slump ✔️
It was SO good to be back with Amina and the crew of the Marawati. This story picks right up where the The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi ended and the first couple of chapters do a great job of orienting the reader back in the world.
Like all Chakraborty's books, Tapestry is vibrant, adventurous, imaginative, and emotionally devastating. I really loved how this book focused on the character of Amina and let us see into more of who she is: her hopes, dreams, fears, triumphs. I especially enjoyed how this installation of their escapades put Amina and Delila's friendship under a microscope in a way that felt earnest and raw, despite the fantastical setting.
The worldbuilding is so expansive, and it somehow continues to grow throughout the story. The structure of Amina telling Jamal her story and Jamal telling us as the reader put me slap-bang in the middle of everything that was going on and hugely elevated the reading experience for me.
Chakraborty's writing is witty, precise, and immersive.
The ending left me reeling. I still have a pit in my stomach 😭
Thank you so much to Harper Voyager for the finished copy! All thoughts are my own.
Want to Read
November 12, 2025i will give up my future firstborn to have this in my hands rn
May 12, 2026
notoriously clever Amina al-Sirafi really gets tested and pushed to her absolute boundaries in this book, my poor pirate captain 😭 despite the heavy themes of tyranny, this was still filled with Shannon's trademark tongue-in-cheek writing style, found family (❤️), and so, so much on motherhood and the things our mothers will do to flip the world upside down for their children. THAT ENDING? honestly those two words are actually triggering to me now please what the heck do i do now.
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.
May 16, 2026
Once again, I’m BEGGING you to STOP reading whatever mediocre romantasy book the algorithms recommended ad nauseam and to pick up a book like THIS! Not only does this swashbuckling story have all of the adventure, action, and intrigue you could want in a high fantasy epic, it’s also got its own lurid, sensual, and forbidding romance—but, with ACTUAL thoughtful commentary on power, misogyny, and systemic inequality.
This is such a SMART book—and it’s so clear how much research Chakraborty invested into it (and all of her works).
I really appreciate how this sequel built upon and complicated the relationships from the first as well as how it expanded this rich, textured world. Chakraborty blends Islamic folklore, culture, and history so well, sprinkling in her own style and critique throughout. I really love a story with a point of view.
More, I love how this series broadens the perspective on the Muslim world—which is, often, simplified or vilified by western media and storytelling.
The characters in this story are like real people—some are bad or sneaky or criminal while others are good or just or kind. Most are a bit of both. It’s very humanizing.
Further, we get to see this sensual—though often rocky—relationship between Amina and Raksh grow on the page.
They don’t have a typical relationship dynamic for the genre (being estranged spouses, let’s say) but they’re also rather well-matched. Problematic, yes. But, often because they BOTH love adventure, taking risks, making gambles, and “toeing the line” all-around so very much.
To me, it’s just nice to see a mature romantic relationship represented here as well as one between two Muslim-coded characters that isn’t abusive or virulently racist. It’s just complicated—because all people across cultures can have complicated dalliances. We can all be messy. Now, THAT’S an important message.
Anyway.
The second book was just really enjoyable. I also appreciated some queerness being injected into this series. Centering textiles in this story also added some rich, interesting dimension to the world. We got even more compelling female characters as well. More insight into the preternatural beings who walk amongst humans, too. And, a DEVASTATING note that we ended on.
Consider me waiting with rapt impatience for the next book in this all-around charming series~
This is such a SMART book—and it’s so clear how much research Chakraborty invested into it (and all of her works).
I really appreciate how this sequel built upon and complicated the relationships from the first as well as how it expanded this rich, textured world. Chakraborty blends Islamic folklore, culture, and history so well, sprinkling in her own style and critique throughout. I really love a story with a point of view.
More, I love how this series broadens the perspective on the Muslim world—which is, often, simplified or vilified by western media and storytelling.
The characters in this story are like real people—some are bad or sneaky or criminal while others are good or just or kind. Most are a bit of both. It’s very humanizing.
Further, we get to see this sensual—though often rocky—relationship between Amina and Raksh grow on the page.
They don’t have a typical relationship dynamic for the genre (being estranged spouses, let’s say) but they’re also rather well-matched. Problematic, yes. But, often because they BOTH love adventure, taking risks, making gambles, and “toeing the line” all-around so very much.
To me, it’s just nice to see a mature romantic relationship represented here as well as one between two Muslim-coded characters that isn’t abusive or virulently racist. It’s just complicated—because all people across cultures can have complicated dalliances. We can all be messy. Now, THAT’S an important message.
Anyway.
The second book was just really enjoyable. I also appreciated some queerness being injected into this series. Centering textiles in this story also added some rich, interesting dimension to the world. We got even more compelling female characters as well. More insight into the preternatural beings who walk amongst humans, too. And, a DEVASTATING note that we ended on.
Consider me waiting with rapt impatience for the next book in this all-around charming series~
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!
Currently Reading
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
Want to Read
February 18, 2024Someone please tell me when this book is set to publish!!! I need more Amina!!
May 23, 2026
4.5/5 but I'll round it up.
The Tapestry of Fate was easily one of my most anticipated books of 2026. I loved The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, but sequels are difficult. Especially sequels to books built almost entirely on charm, chemistry, and an awesome adventure featuring people addicted to making terrible decisions. Sometimes the magic disappears the second everyone comes back for round two.
Not here.
This is, imo, a masterclass in writing a sequel. The stakes are higher, the story gets darker, the world expands naturally, and yet it still feels like its own complete adventure. Also, the ending caught me off guard. Shannon Chakraborty clearly looked at readers peacefully enjoying closure and decided that was unacceptable.
The story sends Amina after another magical artifact, this time a spindle capable of rewriting fate itself. You know, the sort of thing nobody should touch under any circumstances, but, naturally, everyone immediately sails toward it. The island at the center of the story is eerie, dangerous, full of strange magic and shifting loyalties. The deeper Amina gets into the mission, the clearer it becomes that the peris are hiding far more than they admitted.
This book is noticeably darker than the first one too. There are some genuinely brutal scenes here, more violence, more heartbreak, and more tension between the characters. Amina’s relationship with her daughter gets more complicated - Marjana is older now, smarter, and increasingly tired of being lied to about her mother’s life and her own heritage. Fair enough. If your mother keeps disappearing on magical pirate missions while refusing to explain anything, eventually you start asking questions.
Amina and Dalila's friendship is the main focus of the story. It's crazy how deeply these two women care about each other while also being stubborn enough to make everything infinitely harder than necessary. So, we get lots of emotional scenes between them, but also demons, sorceresses, sea monsters, and people getting stabbed at alarming speed.
It's worth noting that even when things get darker, it never becomes emotionally miserable. There’s heartbreak, yes, but this is still fundamentally a story about adventure, friendship, found family, and larger-than-life characters doing wildly reckless things for reasons that usually make emotional sense at the time.
And the characters really are the magic here. Amina remains one of the most entertaining protagonists in fantasy right now. Brave, stubborn, overprotective, occasionally very wrong, but always compelling. Raksh continues to cause chaos like an immortal being who genuinely wakes up every morning asking himself how to make today everyone else’s problem.
Shannon Chakraborty somehow managed to make the world feel bigger while keeping the story personal, which isn’t easy in epic fantasy sequels. The Tapestry of Fate feels richer, darker, and more confident than the first novel without losing the warmth and sense of adventure that made me love the series in the first place.
Now I just need book three immediately. Which, judging by that ending, is probably exactly what Chakraborty wanted.
The Tapestry of Fate was easily one of my most anticipated books of 2026. I loved The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, but sequels are difficult. Especially sequels to books built almost entirely on charm, chemistry, and an awesome adventure featuring people addicted to making terrible decisions. Sometimes the magic disappears the second everyone comes back for round two.
Not here.
This is, imo, a masterclass in writing a sequel. The stakes are higher, the story gets darker, the world expands naturally, and yet it still feels like its own complete adventure. Also, the ending caught me off guard. Shannon Chakraborty clearly looked at readers peacefully enjoying closure and decided that was unacceptable.
The story sends Amina after another magical artifact, this time a spindle capable of rewriting fate itself. You know, the sort of thing nobody should touch under any circumstances, but, naturally, everyone immediately sails toward it. The island at the center of the story is eerie, dangerous, full of strange magic and shifting loyalties. The deeper Amina gets into the mission, the clearer it becomes that the peris are hiding far more than they admitted.
This book is noticeably darker than the first one too. There are some genuinely brutal scenes here, more violence, more heartbreak, and more tension between the characters. Amina’s relationship with her daughter gets more complicated - Marjana is older now, smarter, and increasingly tired of being lied to about her mother’s life and her own heritage. Fair enough. If your mother keeps disappearing on magical pirate missions while refusing to explain anything, eventually you start asking questions.
Amina and Dalila's friendship is the main focus of the story. It's crazy how deeply these two women care about each other while also being stubborn enough to make everything infinitely harder than necessary. So, we get lots of emotional scenes between them, but also demons, sorceresses, sea monsters, and people getting stabbed at alarming speed.
It's worth noting that even when things get darker, it never becomes emotionally miserable. There’s heartbreak, yes, but this is still fundamentally a story about adventure, friendship, found family, and larger-than-life characters doing wildly reckless things for reasons that usually make emotional sense at the time.
And the characters really are the magic here. Amina remains one of the most entertaining protagonists in fantasy right now. Brave, stubborn, overprotective, occasionally very wrong, but always compelling. Raksh continues to cause chaos like an immortal being who genuinely wakes up every morning asking himself how to make today everyone else’s problem.
Shannon Chakraborty somehow managed to make the world feel bigger while keeping the story personal, which isn’t easy in epic fantasy sequels. The Tapestry of Fate feels richer, darker, and more confident than the first novel without losing the warmth and sense of adventure that made me love the series in the first place.
Now I just need book three immediately. Which, judging by that ending, is probably exactly what Chakraborty wanted.
May 20, 2026
A wonderful instalment in this world and our next adventure with Amina. I do think that the pacing of this one was a bit weaker than book one, I found the beginning 3rd of the book exceptionally clunky. Once the story got going I was really invested and I felt like it really picked up the pace. However, I do think that the focus of the story while thematically is really strong, the execution at times just didn't blend well for me. Still had a fantastic time and I still think that this series in general is absolutely worth reading and the characters are so wonderful. The ending I was very pleasantly surprised by I was not expecting that type of ending and so I think it will be really fascinating to see what book 3 has in store for us.
May 20, 2026
THAT HURT WTF
May 18, 2026
More like 2.5 stars but rounded up. Sadly this one was a disappointment for me - which is unfortunate as it was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I gave the first book in this series 5 stars (4.5 stars rounded up) and have eagerly been awaiting the sequel for three years. Unfortunately, I found The Tapestry of Fate to be far more slow-paced than its predecessor, and really it was not compelling until the very end.
I found this book lacking in terms of the relationship between Amina and her crew/the found family aspects. Instead, the book focuses largely on Amina (who felt frankly like a very watered down version of the character we met in the first book) and Dalila. While their relationship was interesting to begin with, their interactions in this story were SO frustrating and repetitive to read about. The miscommunication between them was very annoying and constant. The miscommunication trope is by far my least favorite thing to read about, and this is what really dampened my enjoyment of the book.
I still do not like the interludes (my only critique of the first novel), and found them even more frustrating in this book. They really do seem like a medium for info-dumping and completely took me out of the narrative.
Chakraborty's writing is still very evocative in terms of atmosphere and I enjoyed reading about the fantasy setting. This story ends on a pretty nasty cliffhanger, and I cannot wait to see where the series is heading. I feel like it definitely will return to the magic of the first. Despite this book seeming to really suffer from second book syndrome, I still have hope it will conclude well and return as one of my favorites.
I found this book lacking in terms of the relationship between Amina and her crew/the found family aspects. Instead, the book focuses largely on Amina (who felt frankly like a very watered down version of the character we met in the first book) and Dalila. While their relationship was interesting to begin with, their interactions in this story were SO frustrating and repetitive to read about. The miscommunication between them was very annoying and constant. The miscommunication trope is by far my least favorite thing to read about, and this is what really dampened my enjoyment of the book.
I still do not like the interludes (my only critique of the first novel), and found them even more frustrating in this book. They really do seem like a medium for info-dumping and completely took me out of the narrative.
Chakraborty's writing is still very evocative in terms of atmosphere and I enjoyed reading about the fantasy setting. This story ends on a pretty nasty cliffhanger, and I cannot wait to see where the series is heading. I feel like it definitely will return to the magic of the first. Despite this book seeming to really suffer from second book syndrome, I still have hope it will conclude well and return as one of my favorites.
May 19, 2026
Five stars again. I adored Amina’s first adventure, and The Tapestry of Fate absolutely lived up to it for me. Apparently I’m deep in my pirate era right now thanks to this series and binge-watching One Piece, and honestly? I’m having the best time.
What I love most about these books is the way they feel like living mythology. Reading them feels less like consuming fantasy and more like listening to some ancient epic passed down over generations. Shannon Chakraborty’s writing has this lush, sweeping quality that makes every voyage, every legend, and every brush with the supernatural feel enormous and timeless. The adventures are so gripping, and I get completely swept away every time.
That said, the extended time on the island did drag a bit for me. I missed the momentum and camaraderie of the broader voyage when the story narrowed its focus for too long.
But even with that, I just love this series so much. The atmosphere, the mythology, the sea voyages, the magic, the danger. It scratches a very specific itch in my brain. If Shannon Chakraborty wants to keep sending Amina on adventures forever, I will absolutely keep reading them.
What I love most about these books is the way they feel like living mythology. Reading them feels less like consuming fantasy and more like listening to some ancient epic passed down over generations. Shannon Chakraborty’s writing has this lush, sweeping quality that makes every voyage, every legend, and every brush with the supernatural feel enormous and timeless. The adventures are so gripping, and I get completely swept away every time.
That said, the extended time on the island did drag a bit for me. I missed the momentum and camaraderie of the broader voyage when the story narrowed its focus for too long.
But even with that, I just love this series so much. The atmosphere, the mythology, the sea voyages, the magic, the danger. It scratches a very specific itch in my brain. If Shannon Chakraborty wants to keep sending Amina on adventures forever, I will absolutely keep reading them.
May 20, 2026
| rating: 5 ☆
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✎ᝰ.ᐟ review
whatever faults this book has i am ignoring because HOLY SHIT THIS WAS SO GOOD.
the way shannon chakraborty was able to generate, maintain, and increase narrative tension and craft such an insane climax had me HOOKED. i had to switch from the audiobook to my kindle because i needed to get to it FASTER. i was so stressed!!
and the ending! i saw it coming but it still had me gasping and clutching my pearls. AND I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE THIRD BOOK?
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Start Date: May 13, 2026
Finish Date: May 20, 2026
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✎ᝰ.ᐟ review
whatever faults this book has i am ignoring because HOLY SHIT THIS WAS SO GOOD.
the way shannon chakraborty was able to generate, maintain, and increase narrative tension and craft such an insane climax had me HOOKED. i had to switch from the audiobook to my kindle because i needed to get to it FASTER. i was so stressed!!
and the ending! i saw it coming but it still had me gasping and clutching my pearls. AND I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE THIRD BOOK?
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Start Date: May 13, 2026
Finish Date: May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
There were so many times during this book where I thought "Omg that is SO cool, that is so soooo cool." I was honestly nervous for so many of my favorite characters. The emotional range on display in this book is so much greater than book 1, and you can FEEL it. The stress, the hurt, the hope, the anger. And the ending and where this series is going, I cannot wait for book three. Ahhhh! I love that maritime fantasy is big on the shelves this year, but I love the world and atmosphere of Amina al-Sirafi's seas the most of all of them.
I received an advanced copy of the audiobook through Libro.FM and Pop Fiction Bookstore, an independent and woman-owned bookstore in Omaha. Order books (e/audio/print) online from Pop Fiction or your local bookstore at Libro.Fm and Bookshop.org
I received an advanced copy of the audiobook through Libro.FM and Pop Fiction Bookstore, an independent and woman-owned bookstore in Omaha. Order books (e/audio/print) online from Pop Fiction or your local bookstore at Libro.Fm and Bookshop.org
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.
May 19, 2026
4.5/5
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.
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May 14, 2026
You know when you start a book knowing it’s going to be good, but it completely exceeds your wildest imaginations? Well, that was The Tapestry of Fate. I don’t know what I was expecting exactly, and I purposely tried to know as little as possible going in so I could be surprised, but boy did this book take me on a journey.
The stakes were SO much higher. Way higher than book one. And the stress??? I have never been so stressed out in my life. And like not just because of what was happening plot-wise, but also emotionally.
One of the characters I was most intrigued by in the first book was Dalila. And I was really hoping we’d get a bit more backstory about her. This book gives us a bit of that, but with a stab and twist of a knife. We really delve into some of the underlying frustrations and unsaid conflicts between Amina and Dalila. And to say it was painful would be an understatement. I just felt so sad and heartbroken for a good portion of this book 😭
But to start from the beginning, The Tapestry of Fate definitely felt like a longer book. So much happens in just the first half. I wasn’t expecting to see our little seafaring troupe find the second Transgression in the first chapter. But it was a nice, quick adventure, which gave me false hope that maybe this third Transgression wouldn’t be that bad–LOL I was being very delusional. But, despite this book being longer, I loved every second of it. It felt like a Greek epic (which in many ways it mirrors), and I was not bored for even a second. I did try to finish reading it before publication day, but decided I wanted to savour the last 30% of the book instead of reading it super quickly because I didn’t want it to end, EVEN THOUGH I WAS SO STRESSED OUT.
Anyway...Khayzur flies onto Amina’s roof and tells her about her next task, and Amina is set off again, against her family’s wishes. And poor Marjana. I felt so much for her and Amina in the first couple chapters of this book, especially as we start to see that Marjana is showing signs of not being completely human, and Amina doesn’t have the answers Marjana is looking for. Amina also feels so terrible having to leave her family behind, but at the same time, you can see how much she enjoys being at sea (though I really think this third Transgression was her last straw lol).
Marjana sneaks onto the ship (loved this part), and while Amina is stressed about how this messes up her plans, she also gets to see a glimpse of a future? A possible reality? Where Marjana could learn all there is to know about sailing and being out at sea, and explore the world with her and figure out what her passions are and what she’d like her future to look like. It was so cute and wholesome and hopeful. (Which made the last two words of this book 10000000x worse)
Meanwhile, Dalila has gone off after Raksh and gets caught by the Banu Sasan, which leads us to exploring a bit of Sarilaglag (which I absolutely loved) and seeing Raksh again. Sarilaglag gave me major flashbacks to Pirates of the Caribbean lol. It was everything I could expect and hope for in terms of drama and action. And since I visually imagine scenes from books like it’s a movie, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
I have a love-hate relationship with Raksh, though it’s closer to love than hate because he’s just funny and predictable. And I think that’s what Amina also loves about him. He’s a coward and self-motivated and you can almost always figure out his next move. He’s dependable, but not in a typical way. He’s honestly just a man.
I immediately knew something was off after Sarilaglag, and I’ll admit, I originally thought the rash on Amina’s hand was some way for the Banu Sasan to track her and find her and Dalila again, so I didn’t think much on it because I thought we were heading for a big confrontation at the end of the book. I was not completely wrong, but also not very right lol
Dalila is very off after Sarilaglag. And I was a bit annoyed with her character for a lot of this book. In many ways I agreed with Amina when it came to Dalila not helping out with the crew of the Marawati and locking herself away. And considering right before Dalila ran off, it seemed like she was finally opening up to Amina about her past, and I got so excited hoping we’d get to see more of that.
Tensions were high and lot of things were said and lots of things were not said either (especially on Dalila’s part). I just wish Dalila could have spoken to Amina and told her to truth. I think it was difficult for me because I’m the kind of person who will open up to friends that I trust and have known for a while, but at the same time, I could understand where Dalila was coming from. It is so hard to trust people when you’ve been betrayed and hurt over and over again. And it’s even harder when you know it’s your fault. And knowing what we know of Dalila, her thick skin and stubbornness and refusal to admit she’s wrong, it made sense. Once she finally revealed what had happened and what she was trying to do, it was like “oh of course”. And in many ways it mimicked what Amina has done in the past, sacrificing herself to save someone else. In truth I think this was Dalila’s way of showing she loves and cares about Amina, even though she can’t say it out loud, and also a way for her to atone for her actions and her mistakes.
I feel like this book made me feel so torn and a mix of emotions. The logical part of my brain was just screaming COMMUNICATE, even though I know in reality it’s not easy to communicate sometimes. But by the end of the book, it really did make sense. And I think the character growth we see for both Amina and Dalila was really well done.
Khatti Ugal was in truth, almost a paradise, but knowing what we knew, I was stressed the entire time. Especially as we saw Dalila getting more and more engrossed into the culture and society, I felt like Amina, almost doubting whether the stories were even true. But slowly we start to see the tapestry unravel and I literally had chills. Like this place is so creepy. Lab is creepy. I’m stressed and worried because for a lot of this book Amina is quite alone dealing with everything herself. She’s separated from her crew, Dalila is busy and avoiding her, and seems to have fallen for the lies Lab has spun…
Side note though… I know Amina has superhuman strength and can see the Unseen now thanks to what happened on the island of the Peris. But this girl has had so many concussions in this book, I have no idea how she’s still alive. I feel like every few chapters she’s banging her head or almost being stabbed by something or someone. It makes for a very intense read, and I think some of my favourite fight scenes I’ve read were in this book. I don’t want to share too many spoilers, but again the theme for this book is STRESS and CONCUSSIONS.
When Raksh reappears, I got so excited, but then immediately horrified when Lab subdues him so quickly. I was so hopeful he’d come to save the day, but honestly, I much prefer what happened instead. I don’t want to share too many spoilers, but I lowkey died. Iykyk
The last few chapters, I was like “damn, I can finally breathe” but I forget who Shannon is sometimes (and it’s been a while since I’ve reread the Daevabad trilogy), THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS BOOK????? LIKE WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK???? I briefly-very briefly-had this thought the second they found Khatti Ugal, and then I dismissed it because so much was happening, but then I was like okay this isn’t too bad. NO. IT IS SO MUCH WORSE. Like the way my jaw dropped??? I thought the stress was over, but it’s just begun. AND I AM SO SCARED FOR BOOK THREE. Like the stakes were so high in this book, and it’s only going to get worse?? BUT LIKE I ALSO NEED BOOK THREE NOW.
I loved the first book, but this book completely took me by surprise. Like I LOVED it. Despite all the stress and concussions and anxiety and fear, I feel like I just read The Kingdom of Copper for the first time all over again. It was my favourite book out of the Daevabad trilogy and imho the strongest. The Tapestry of Fate did THAT. And I think it deserves 6/5 stars for that.
The stakes were SO much higher. Way higher than book one. And the stress??? I have never been so stressed out in my life. And like not just because of what was happening plot-wise, but also emotionally.
One of the characters I was most intrigued by in the first book was Dalila. And I was really hoping we’d get a bit more backstory about her. This book gives us a bit of that, but with a stab and twist of a knife. We really delve into some of the underlying frustrations and unsaid conflicts between Amina and Dalila. And to say it was painful would be an understatement. I just felt so sad and heartbroken for a good portion of this book 😭
But to start from the beginning, The Tapestry of Fate definitely felt like a longer book. So much happens in just the first half. I wasn’t expecting to see our little seafaring troupe find the second Transgression in the first chapter. But it was a nice, quick adventure, which gave me false hope that maybe this third Transgression wouldn’t be that bad–LOL I was being very delusional. But, despite this book being longer, I loved every second of it. It felt like a Greek epic (which in many ways it mirrors), and I was not bored for even a second. I did try to finish reading it before publication day, but decided I wanted to savour the last 30% of the book instead of reading it super quickly because I didn’t want it to end, EVEN THOUGH I WAS SO STRESSED OUT.
Anyway...Khayzur flies onto Amina’s roof and tells her about her next task, and Amina is set off again, against her family’s wishes. And poor Marjana. I felt so much for her and Amina in the first couple chapters of this book, especially as we start to see that Marjana is showing signs of not being completely human, and Amina doesn’t have the answers Marjana is looking for. Amina also feels so terrible having to leave her family behind, but at the same time, you can see how much she enjoys being at sea (though I really think this third Transgression was her last straw lol).
Marjana sneaks onto the ship (loved this part), and while Amina is stressed about how this messes up her plans, she also gets to see a glimpse of a future? A possible reality? Where Marjana could learn all there is to know about sailing and being out at sea, and explore the world with her and figure out what her passions are and what she’d like her future to look like. It was so cute and wholesome and hopeful. (Which made the last two words of this book 10000000x worse)
Meanwhile, Dalila has gone off after Raksh and gets caught by the Banu Sasan, which leads us to exploring a bit of Sarilaglag (which I absolutely loved) and seeing Raksh again. Sarilaglag gave me major flashbacks to Pirates of the Caribbean lol. It was everything I could expect and hope for in terms of drama and action. And since I visually imagine scenes from books like it’s a movie, I thoroughly enjoyed this.
I have a love-hate relationship with Raksh, though it’s closer to love than hate because he’s just funny and predictable. And I think that’s what Amina also loves about him. He’s a coward and self-motivated and you can almost always figure out his next move. He’s dependable, but not in a typical way. He’s honestly just a man.
I immediately knew something was off after Sarilaglag, and I’ll admit, I originally thought the rash on Amina’s hand was some way for the Banu Sasan to track her and find her and Dalila again, so I didn’t think much on it because I thought we were heading for a big confrontation at the end of the book. I was not completely wrong, but also not very right lol
Dalila is very off after Sarilaglag. And I was a bit annoyed with her character for a lot of this book. In many ways I agreed with Amina when it came to Dalila not helping out with the crew of the Marawati and locking herself away. And considering right before Dalila ran off, it seemed like she was finally opening up to Amina about her past, and I got so excited hoping we’d get to see more of that.
Tensions were high and lot of things were said and lots of things were not said either (especially on Dalila’s part). I just wish Dalila could have spoken to Amina and told her to truth. I think it was difficult for me because I’m the kind of person who will open up to friends that I trust and have known for a while, but at the same time, I could understand where Dalila was coming from. It is so hard to trust people when you’ve been betrayed and hurt over and over again. And it’s even harder when you know it’s your fault. And knowing what we know of Dalila, her thick skin and stubbornness and refusal to admit she’s wrong, it made sense. Once she finally revealed what had happened and what she was trying to do, it was like “oh of course”. And in many ways it mimicked what Amina has done in the past, sacrificing herself to save someone else. In truth I think this was Dalila’s way of showing she loves and cares about Amina, even though she can’t say it out loud, and also a way for her to atone for her actions and her mistakes.
I feel like this book made me feel so torn and a mix of emotions. The logical part of my brain was just screaming COMMUNICATE, even though I know in reality it’s not easy to communicate sometimes. But by the end of the book, it really did make sense. And I think the character growth we see for both Amina and Dalila was really well done.
Khatti Ugal was in truth, almost a paradise, but knowing what we knew, I was stressed the entire time. Especially as we saw Dalila getting more and more engrossed into the culture and society, I felt like Amina, almost doubting whether the stories were even true. But slowly we start to see the tapestry unravel and I literally had chills. Like this place is so creepy. Lab is creepy. I’m stressed and worried because for a lot of this book Amina is quite alone dealing with everything herself. She’s separated from her crew, Dalila is busy and avoiding her, and seems to have fallen for the lies Lab has spun…
Side note though… I know Amina has superhuman strength and can see the Unseen now thanks to what happened on the island of the Peris. But this girl has had so many concussions in this book, I have no idea how she’s still alive. I feel like every few chapters she’s banging her head or almost being stabbed by something or someone. It makes for a very intense read, and I think some of my favourite fight scenes I’ve read were in this book. I don’t want to share too many spoilers, but again the theme for this book is STRESS and CONCUSSIONS.
When Raksh reappears, I got so excited, but then immediately horrified when Lab subdues him so quickly. I was so hopeful he’d come to save the day, but honestly, I much prefer what happened instead. I don’t want to share too many spoilers, but I lowkey died. Iykyk
The last few chapters, I was like “damn, I can finally breathe” but I forget who Shannon is sometimes (and it’s been a while since I’ve reread the Daevabad trilogy), THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS BOOK????? LIKE WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK???? I briefly-very briefly-had this thought the second they found Khatti Ugal, and then I dismissed it because so much was happening, but then I was like okay this isn’t too bad. NO. IT IS SO MUCH WORSE. Like the way my jaw dropped??? I thought the stress was over, but it’s just begun. AND I AM SO SCARED FOR BOOK THREE. Like the stakes were so high in this book, and it’s only going to get worse?? BUT LIKE I ALSO NEED BOOK THREE NOW.
I loved the first book, but this book completely took me by surprise. Like I LOVED it. Despite all the stress and concussions and anxiety and fear, I feel like I just read The Kingdom of Copper for the first time all over again. It was my favourite book out of the Daevabad trilogy and imho the strongest. The Tapestry of Fate did THAT. And I think it deserves 6/5 stars for that.
May 18, 2026
The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon Chakraborty once again delivers an immersive adventure filled with rich lore, compelling character dynamics, and emotional stakes.
The isolated island setting created a haunting, atmospheric backdrop, and I especially appreciated the novel’s exploration of vengeance, power, family, and responsibility through its morally complex female characters. Amina’s struggle to balance her obligations on land and at sea gave the story real emotional weight, while the older female antagonist added an especially fascinating dimension to the narrative.
That said, the pacing felt uneven at times. The middle section dragged due to repetitive conversations and prolonged mystery surrounding reveals that felt fairly predictable early on. I also found some of the communication conflicts frustrating given the maturity and experience of the characters, and many of the major plot developments were heavily concentrated near the end.
Even with those issues, I continue to love the world Chakraborty has created. The lore, magic, and creatures remain endlessly engaging and the ending left me eager to see where the series goes next as well as reminding me why I shouldn't start reading a series that isn't already finished. Thank god her writing track record is consistent and book three should be more longer than 2-3 years away.
The isolated island setting created a haunting, atmospheric backdrop, and I especially appreciated the novel’s exploration of vengeance, power, family, and responsibility through its morally complex female characters. Amina’s struggle to balance her obligations on land and at sea gave the story real emotional weight, while the older female antagonist added an especially fascinating dimension to the narrative.
That said, the pacing felt uneven at times. The middle section dragged due to repetitive conversations and prolonged mystery surrounding reveals that felt fairly predictable early on. I also found some of the communication conflicts frustrating given the maturity and experience of the characters, and many of the major plot developments were heavily concentrated near the end.
Even with those issues, I continue to love the world Chakraborty has created. The lore, magic, and creatures remain endlessly engaging and the ending left me eager to see where the series goes next as well as reminding me why I shouldn't start reading a series that isn't already finished. Thank god her writing track record is consistent and book three should be more longer than 2-3 years away.
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