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"A thrilling, transportative adventure that is everything promised-Chakraborty''s storytelling is fantasy at its best." -- R.F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and The Poppy War " An exhilarating, propulsive adventure, stitched from the threads of real history, Amina''s adventures are the reason to read fantasy." -- Ava Reid, internationally bestselling author of Juniper & Thorn 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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"Sheer joy, with quirky characters, spooky monsters, sprightly banter, and swashbuckling that puts Sindbad to shame." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Simply put, this book rules. Even within the first few pages, I kept having to put it down to kick and scream into a pillow like a schoolgirl with a crush. . . The adventure is pure, unparalleled fun, and everything you could possibly want in a pirate story. There's magic, demons, monsters, and heists on the high seas. A win for all of you wanting stories with older protagonists, and a must-read for anyone looking for a joyful, un-put-downable reading experience." - Tor.com
"Another excellent addition from an excellent author, and I hope some movie studio somewhere is smart enough to option the rights. . . This is a book with heart, filled with fear and fun, and I really can't recommend it enough." - Lightspeed Magazine
"A story of page-burning action, mysticism and magic, and so much heart" - Fantasy Hive
"Playful, enchanting, and immersive, The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi is a perfectly charming fantasy novel set in the medieval Islamic world that will awaken a spirit of adventure in all ages." - CrimeReads
"A swashbuckling adventure with genuine stakes and richly developed oddball characters whose found family of misfits vibe is endlessly charming, the novel's brisk pace and dry self-deprecating narrative style (the story is framed as Amina recounting-and commenting on-her life story for a scribe) help the pages fly by, and Chakraborty's detailed, immersive worldbuilding makes the various villages and island of her medieval Islamic world sing with life. But what truly makes The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi stand out is its heroine. " - Paste Magazine
"Chakraborty delivers again with a captivating story of motherhood, faith, friendship, dangerous magic, and hijinks on the high seas. Amina al-Sarafi is now my favorite pirate captain and I'm on board to follow all her adventures." - Fonda Lee, author of The Green Bone Saga
"Readers will...be delighted by the extra, fantasy-filled pages and fresh conflict in the true final act. This pirate fantasy set in the medieval Middle East will appeal to a wide range of readers, just as Chakraborty's books have in the past." - Booklist (starred review)
"A swashbuckling pirate queen, magic stones, mystical encryptions, and a pan-islamic high sea fantasy -- S.A. Chakraborty's unusual epic will thrill fans of history and mystery alike. I loved this book." - Usman T. Malik, World Fantasy Award winning author of Midnight Doorways: Fables from Pakistan
"A swashbuckling high seas quest that's rousing, profound and irresistible. . . Impressively researched history underpins it all, offering fascinating context and realism that elevate this adventurous tale of a fantastical heist as it explores parenthood, faith, ambition, friendship and the enduring allure of forging a legacy." - BookPage (starred review)
"Take dark magic, lurking monsters, and a Muslim woman pirate captain (who is also a mother with a tricky knee) and add in a former demon for a love interest - these are just some of the wonderful aspects that make Chakraborty's latest an entrancing read." - The Cut
"The pirate adventure of your dreams-fun, fast-paced, frightening and rich with heart. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi is a must-read." - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne
