#theriverofsilver

[mystiqueandmischief]

Rustam and Duriya flirting with each other in Arabic because she's not fluent in djinnistani in his private orange grove unveiling his face ONLY to her because he felt safe with her and he was able to laugh again🥺. Gosh I hate Manizeh but I hate Ghassan more.

[autistic-authorowo]

Daevabad trilogy

I don't know if the daevabad fandom is still alive, but I just finished the trilogy and I am not ok

I CANNOT believe people are sleeping on the absolute BADDIE that is Duriya, so I made her some fan art (and her guy Rustam)

If these doodles get like 15 likes i promise I'll color them 🤞🏽

But SERIOUSLY Duriya be badass. A gold eyed shafit woman who tamed a river god, maintained her sense of dignity and pride despite a society that demeaned her existence, bagged a pure blood prince, and rekt a crazy woman's mad scheme???

AND single handedly raised a child??

DURIYA THE QUEEN YOU ARE

i have had way too much time to create head canons of these characters so if anyone is interested in hearing them PLEASE ASK MY ASK BOX IS OPEN

In the meantime, here are a few:

-Sobek deeply cared about/ loved Duriya- as much as one like him is able. When she reappeared with a child in tow, he was happy to see her- but deeply jealous.

-Rustam was terrified to find out Duriya was pregnant. He wanted their child, a child made from love, but was afraid of what would happen to Duriya and their baby once people found out. That being said, he never once considered terminating the pregnancy. He was a Nahid- a doctor. He knew ways to abort an early pregnancy. But as scared as he was, the baby was wanted.

-While in the human world, Duriya would often sit by the Nile and talk to Sobek. They were both lonely creatures and took comfort in each other's company. She considered him a dear friend; but didn't miss the way his eyes tracked her as she grew into adulthood. She made a point to discover as much about Sobek as she could and was well aware of the sacrifices he asked from humans in the past.

-While pregnant, Rustam would often hold Duriya and touch her stomach for hours without saying a word.

[mystiqueandmischief]

SOME of the lyrics that reminded me of Dara and Ali, in my head there's an animation, you can tell Dara is my fav😣

I can draw, maybe someday I'll create an animation about the trilogy👀

[thebookdragon217]

When people think of diverse reading, they mostly think of identities different from their own race or ethnicity. When I think of diversity, I think about all the ways that identities intersect because humans aren't just one thing. In intersectionality is where the real work begins and where you really get to learn about the world. Challenge yourself to read different religions, sexualities, genders, mental illness, disability, etc. Series are difficult for me but being able to experience the world of Daevabad through short stories has me excited. The River of Silver by S.A. Chakraborty is out now. Thanks to @harpervoyagerus @bibliolifestyle for the gifted copy. If you love epic fantasy and magic, Eastern folklore, Muslim rep and great world building pick this one. ⚔️ SYNOPSIS ⚔️ Now together in one place, these stories of Daevabad enrich a world already teeming with magic and wonder. Explore this magical kingdom, hidden from human eyes. A place where djinn live and thrive, fight and love. A world where princes question their power, and powerful demons can help you…or destroy you. A prospective new queen joins a court whose lethal history may overwhelm her own political savvy… An imprisoned royal from a fallen dynasty and a young woman wrenched from her home cross paths in an enchanted garden… A pair of scouts stumble upon a secret in a cursed winter wood that will turn over their world… From Manizheh’s first steps towards rebellion to adventures that take place after The Empire of Gold, this is a must-have collection for those who can’t get enough of Nahri, Ali, and Dara and all that unfolded around them. #TheRiverofSilver #SAChakraborty #thedaevabadtrilogy #bibliolifestyle #bookcommunity #bookstagram #tbr #bookstagrammer #reading #books #bookworm #booklover #bibliophile #Muslimrep #fantasy #series #read #readersofinstagram #igeads #art #ownvoices #diversebooks #murals #bookphotography #booknerd #nyc #bookrecommendation #booktour https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckhrv66gTCp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=