Reviews

The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

zeldielocksreads's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

filippa_pap's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

At this point this is a form of self harm.... why must my girls  suffer ??

befnie's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

evilelsa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

fioni's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!!! TASHA SURI WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!! ONE MILLION STARS AND A THOUSAND BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU!!!!

my first 5 ⭐ book of the year. the jasmine throne was already amazing but this had me positively gagged. the writing is so easily digestible but so sophisticated at the same time, and it feels effortless, too. it's incredible. malini my beloved!!!

one thing, though. i feel baited by the (stunning) cover art 😔😔😔. i really thought we were going to see malini in a full on sword fight or something ☹️

manuboss's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

reading_meg's review

5.0

- I always worry about the second book slump, and this one did such an incredible job at avoiding the pitfalls that so many sequels fall into!
- Priya and Malini's relationship!! The separation and the longing throughout this book was spectacular!!
- I loved all the political dynamics from the first book, and this book goes further with the addition of the war. This is especially so well done by the different POVS.
- The yaksa are terrifying!!

blibana's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

theincrediblehallk's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bookish_withsky's review against another edition

4.0

Absolutely marvelous sequel to the first book. The writing, as seen in the Jasmine Throne, continues to be impeccable. The tender moments between Priya and Malani had my heart entirely. The story continued to develop and grow beyond my expectations and it was genuinely such a great time. I cannot recommend it enough.