A review by sashahc
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-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

"The Jasmine Throne" by Tasha Suri is described by the author as "a big, chonky multi-pov epic Indian-inspired fantasy about morally grey lesbians setting an empire ablaze."  Priya, a chambermaid, is secretly one of the last scions of a religion destroyed by a neighboring colonial power.  Malini, an imperial princess, has been exiled to Priya's town for trying to depose her brother, the emperor.  Thrown together, they have to navigate the politics and passions of the different erupting factions and choose a path forward for Priya's country, the empire itself, and the ancient magic that is bubbling up from the very ground.  There is class and race, queer love, destiny, family, trauma, colonization, and all sorts of messy intrigue.  The cast of characters are complex and earnest, tied to each other in difficult ways.  It is a hugely readable and enjoyable #book.
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