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BooksadventureThe Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
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№ 1 · Amina al-Sirafi

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi,

by S. A. Chakraborty

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Rating4.3/ 5
Ratings301
Pages496
Reading Hours10h
Published2023
LanguageEnglish

§Synopsis

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Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, spins a new trilogy of magic and mayhem on the high seas in this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artifacts and ancient mysteries, in one woman’s determined quest to seize a final chance at glory—and write her own legend.

Amina al-Sirafi should be content. After a storied and scandalous career as one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, she’s survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural.

But when she’s tracked down by the obscenely wealthy mother of a former crewman, she’s offered a job no bandit could refuse: retrieve her comrade’s kidnapped daughter for a kingly sum. The chance to have one last adventure with her crew, do right by an old friend, and win a fortune that will secure her family’s future forever? It seems like such an obvious choice that it must be God’s will.

Yet the deeper Amina dives, the more it becomes alarmingly clear there’s more to this job, and the girl’s disappearance, than she was led to believe. For there’s always risk in wanting to become a legend, to seize one last chance at glory, to savor just a bit more power…and the price might be your very soul.

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§Genres
adventure1fantasy1fiction1lgbtq1science fiction1young adult1
§Content Warnings
§Moods
adventurous1dark1emotional1funny1hopeful1informative1inspiring1
§Tags
#diverse characters1#loveable characters1#not diverse characters1#plot driven1#strong character development1#unloveable characters1

§About the Author

S. A. Chakraborty
S. A. Chakraborty

3 books in catalog

Building expansive fantasy worlds grounded in Middle Eastern history and Islamic folklore, speculative fiction has been enriched by detailed historical research and complex political dynamics. Shannon Chakraborty, writing under the pen name S. A. Chakraborty, earned widespread recognition with her debut novel The City of Brass, which launched The Daevabad Trilogy. Her work combines intricate worldbuilding with historical adventure, drawing readers into rich setting-driven narratives.

Career & Background

Born on December 7, 1985, in New Jersey, Chakraborty studied international relations and Middle Eastern history at American University. She later moved to Brooklyn, New York, working in healthcare at a medical office while pursuing writing. During this time, she joined the Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers group and began drafting early stories set in the magical world that evolved into her debut novel, The City of Brass, published in 2017.

The critical and commercial reception of The City of Brass established her presence in historical fantasy, earning nominations for honors such as the Crawford Award, Compton Crook Award, Locus Award, World Fantasy Award, and British Fantasy Award. She completed The Daevabad Trilogy with The Kingdom of Copper and The Empire of Gold. She later moved to Queens, New York, and expanded her fantasy catalog with The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, setting an ocean-spanning adventure across the medieval Indian Ocean.

Writing Style & Themes

Chakraborty's writing relies heavily on rigorous historical grounding, blending medieval Middle Eastern lore and Islamic history with high-stakes political intrigue. Her narratives explore themes of perseverance, political conflict, morality, and hope in complex multi-layered societies. Rather than relying on standard European fantasy tropes, her work emphasizes regional folklore, oceanic seafaring history, and intricate magic systems rooted in cultural mythology.

Major Works

  • The City of Brass — Published in 2017, this debut novel introduces a con artist in 18th-century Cairo who inadvertently summons a djinn warrior, leading her to the hidden magical city of Daevabad.
  • The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi — A high-seas historical fantasy novel following a legendary retired pirate captain drawn back into one final quest across the medieval Indian Ocean to rescue a kidnapped daughter and track down magical artifacts.
  • From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back — An anthology featuring short speculative fiction contributions set within the Star Wars universe, expanding on background characters and side narratives.

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Amina al-Sirafi

Cover of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

S. A. Chakraborty, 2023
§Genres
adventure1fantasy1fiction1lgbtq1science fiction1young adult1
§Content Warnings
§Moods
adventurous1dark1emotional1funny1hopeful1informative1inspiring1
§Tags
#diverse characters1#loveable characters1#not diverse characters1#plot driven1#strong character development1#unloveable characters1

Metadata

ISBN-139780062963505
ISBN-100062963503

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