A review by schnaucl
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

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

4.0

It was an interesting read and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.  
It wasn't a surprise that Malini will end up ruling the empire rather than the brother who has no interest in it.  In a way it's a nice change away from the idea that the only people who should rule are people who don't want to do so in part for the reasons articulated in the book.  She has a vision for her empire, her brother does not.  I also did not miss that her hallucinated friend pluralizes the brothers that Malini will kill on her way to securing the throne.

So how do the followers of the nameless god learn their names when it's three pages of irrigation techniques?  Do they have to keep going back to the temple to memorize it?  It seems like the kind of thing that wouldn't be written down anywhere. This may have been mentioned and I just don't remember it.  The idea that people's names are prophecy is interesting.   

I like Rao, I hope we see more from him.
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