A review by liteartha
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

adventurous 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? It's complicated

5.0

this is the sapphic, morally ambiguous, politically complex epic fantasy of my dreams. hands down my favourite read of the year so far. wow wow wow

the world suri has crafted, drawing on indian histories and epics, is incredibly rich and sure of itself. throughout the novel, the world and magic system within it unfurl so naturally, never feeling particularly info-dumpy despite a somewhat slow beginning.

this book is thrilling, full of tension, and explores everything from its politics to its belief systems to interpersonal relationships with such care and nuance. and the women! three women are at the centre of this book, each of them dramatically different in their strengths and personalities. i love them all, just as I love this book, and i can't wait to see where the series goes next!

thank you to orbit and netgalley for providing this digital review copy in exchange for an honest review
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