The Bird King is an epic fantasy set in a new empire in the 15th century. There’s some fun characters, including Fatima - a concubine, who has been promised to a Muslim sultan, but she would rather send time with her friend Hassan - a cartographer. They lazily spend their dates dreamily telling stories of The Bird King, a ruler of the past who seems to have disappeared.
But their days of dreaming soon comes to an end when the sultan is demanded to surrender to a newly formed monarchy and Hassan is sought out for his map making skills - a fantastic premise in itself (so cool!) - which could be dangerous if fallen into the wrong hands. So the two set off and leave the only place they know as home - to avoid capture with a reluctant by clever guide.
The story telling here is gorgeous - the writing is so dreamy and sharp at the same time. I loved the adventure - I was riveted from start to finish and even felt my heartbeat raising as certain points in the story! Its a really fun story of a race towards freedom, strong friendships and love, and an epic journey.
But their days of dreaming soon comes to an end when the sultan is demanded to surrender to a newly formed monarchy and Hassan is sought out for his map making skills - a fantastic premise in itself (so cool!) - which could be dangerous if fallen into the wrong hands. So the two set off and leave the only place they know as home - to avoid capture with a reluctant by clever guide.
The story telling here is gorgeous - the writing is so dreamy and sharp at the same time. I loved the adventure - I was riveted from start to finish and even felt my heartbeat raising as certain points in the story! Its a really fun story of a race towards freedom, strong friendships and love, and an epic journey.