The multiple points of view work so well with this story, and y ou really get an in-depth look at many different characters even though the perspectives mainly focus on Priya and Malini. It also exposes the oppressive nature of their world and how that oppression affects all aspects of one’s life, no matter the circumstances. It shows the destructive nature of colonization and the misogyny and prejudice that permeates all of their lives. It explores the different beliefs and faiths of the kingdoms and how their beliefs define their cultures.

The world is complex, and I loved learning about the history of the many kingdoms as well as the people who inhabit them. The author uses vivid descriptions, wonderful imagery, and powerful symbolism, all of which fully immersed me into the novel. I was so engrossed in this captivating story, and I loved the writing. Suri is an amazing storyteller who creates rich and atmospheric worlds and characters. I love the author’s beautifully poetic writing, the gripping storyline, and the amazingly layered characters and world. A carefully constructed and nuanced story, this book captivated me from the first page and surpassed my expectations. The first book in The Burning Kingdoms series, The Jasmine Throne was one of my most anticipated books of 2021.

LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Book Depositoryĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon, and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through my links. Together, they will change the fate of an empire. The other is a priestess seeking to find her family.

One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, so long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides.īut when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya’s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled. Priya is a maidservant, one among several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to clean Malini’s chambers. Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of the powerful, magical deathless waters - but is now little more than a decaying ruin. Synopsis: Author of Empire of Sand and Realm of Ash Tasha Suri’s The Jasmine Throne, beginning a new trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and epics of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies on a dark journey to save their empire from the princess’s traitor brother.

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